Figuring it out one step at a time
“Figuring it out,” that’s the title of my bio as of today. I am Carlos, how are you? I’m glad you are here! I created The Happy Choir after a period of my life where I felt (and still do sometimes) lost. That’s ok. I am
Before
Back in December 2018, I had just finished grad school and moved to Austin with my fiancé (now my husband, Ryan Heller!). Even though I had so much to be happy for, I also felt my career/work-life was missing something. Though I had an incredible two years at UH where I was lucky enough to meet wonderful people who loved and guided me, I entered the “real world” with no self-confidence in my music or my voice. I was missing the connection with people, with choirs, with mentors, with friends.
I am working through things and going to therapy. Yes, that’s a healthy habit to do and I’m glad I am doing it.
Figuring it out Now
I am a composer from Venezuela who struggles every day about how to help my family and friends there. A day doesn’t go by where I don’t miss them. I try to be a voice for my people, trying to make them proud.
In 2019 I’ve learned so much about myself and the way I connect with others. Even though I have not composed as much as other years, I’ve accomplished and grown a lot. That took me a while to accept. I got married and shared more time with my parents for two weeks before they went back to Venezuela. In 2019, I connected with friends in Austin and all over the world (online),
I love talking. I process by speaking up my ideas and sharing what’s in my head. I’m not claiming to be right but I have a voice that wants to join the conversation. That’s one of the reasons why I am working on this website. I will speak up with music, blog posts, videos, podcasts, with my hugs!
Thank you for joining me and I hope you reach to me to answer my first question, how are you? Are you figuring it out too? And if you want to say more, how can I help you?
Hugs,
C.
