How Did I Acquire Students?

Last night I ran what I hope will be the first of a number of regular Peformers' Circles (meant to include performers who do not necessarily perform in Bardic Arts). The turnout was small, should be better next month. A friend whose apartment is larger and more transit-friendly than mine was a most gracious hostess and her home is a source of some justifiable pride.

We talked a little about stage presence, and one girl who sings in and out of the SCA had a lot of questions and was open to some coaching (as soon as I find it, I'll get her a copy of Coxcomb's "Don't Forget The Audience".)    She's told me about a couple of problem areas, and we're working on some of that a little.    She will be singing at the evening concert at Noisemakers.      

There is another lady who also says she wants to learn from me.     Queens is harder for her to reach by train, so I did not see her last night but we're in regular correspondence.

Four and a half years ago I couldn't sing more than two songs without my throat hurting.

How the #^%&! did this happen?