Elation

Hard work pays off, but rarely immediately. One can get discouraged if the fruits of one's labor seems to echo in an empty valley. 

And yet! I jumped mile high upon reading the email from La Maestra.  I have been selected to participate in the 3rd edition in March of 2024 in Paris. Literally, a dream come true. I will be meeting one of my biggest current inspirations, Nathalie Stutzmann.  It only took 42 years.. :) I'm proud of being the oldest contestant. Years of musicianship, of experiencing motherhood, the pains of life, the joys of life... they all have an impact on your path, your musicianship, and your future.  I'm simply elated to make this next step in my career.