Linda, you have learned something very valuable. Good singing should be something that spans genres. The whole idea of bel canto is that you learn to develop your own natural sound and work with your body to produce it effectively (not manipulate, push, strain). I see no earthly reason why you can't sing 'operatically' in any genre... because all opera singing is is good technique married to a fully developed instrument with a dash of inner stillness and confidence. The gentleman you spoke to sounds like an excellent teacher and I am so glad you found him.

Hummin'bird


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