From an idea to the beginning of its implementation...
It all started in the end of 2022 when I realised that I was a star & had something valuable to share.. and started writing my life story...
I also started singing more, coinsidentially was invited to a jam session with musicians, sang several songs on stage & even gave my first concert on IG.
So, one of my new year's wishes turned out to be to record music albums: one with 10 cover songs & another one with transformational songs..
I started vocal coaching with Kristina @opensound, & my voice was becoming better & better. In May I attended a masterclass by Natasha @che_natasha & had a break through in my vocal range.. I realised that my voice was a true gift that I had no right not to honour..
But there was an obstacle for my manifestation.. I made my 'music album' dream a two-step process - first: covers, then: my songs - but I wasn't truly inspired to sing others' songs. The peak of my disappointment happened when I went to perform at Swiss Voice Tour - I didn't really like the song, it wasn't aligned with my life philosophy at all - the song helped me demonstrate my voice, but my soul wasn't in it..
After that I decided to completely give up singing, for I had no motivation to sing those unhealthy lyrics..
This happened although at the same time I realised that life without singing was impossible for me.. Singing is something that I would never be able to give up - even if I do, I'd always always come back to this as I've been doing for the last 15 years..
I ended up not singing for two months.. And noticed how with time I wasn't feeling myself & generally started to feel unmotivated to do anything.
Until I realised (on that day thanks to meditating & playing a spiritual game called Leela of Life, generally thanks to my constant self-reflection & support, coaching & mentorship from @liliya_bali, @che_natasha & my mum @irinakey_psy) that my mission was to sing.
And on the 20th October 2023 I made a decision to record my first song (original, and owned by me). (I actually already have one song, but it's not owned by me - I'll share with you later).
On the 4th November 2023 (my bday) I again made one of the most important wishes for myself - to record & release my music album.
On the 6th November 2023 I realised that I'm ready to dedicate myself & to invest all my available funds into the album: read the story of my dedication below in photos ⬇️
In the end of November 2023 my song about healing was recorded in Turkey under the guidance of @che_natasha.
On the 5th January 2024 my first song HEAL was released.
My 2023 birthday's intention
2024
Besides becoming a mum of 5 (giving birth to my 5th child) in April, by my birthday in November, I released 9 songs (not an album, all singles, but hey! I'm pleased with that).
I also spoke and performed at numerous events and organised a proper concert that almost 100 people attended.
The meditations album is in the works.
(Yes, I've decided to separate the project with meditations.)
Stay tuned!
I'm posting my updates on my blog from now on.
THANK YOU!
I'm super grateful for all the people who have been a part of my singing journey 🙏
♥︎ the choir director at my school in Moscow
♥︎ my vocal coaches at TASIS England
♥︎ my vocal coaches in Switzerland: Andi @livebanddeean & Kristina @opensound
♥︎ my vocal coach in Singapore @christianemikaela
♥︎ Martin of CAVALLO MUSIC KULTURVEREIN STÄFA & Marcel @marcelstahelin who invited me to my first jam session in December 2022
♥︎ Ivan @ivanmashakunzli - a musician who supported me at a couple of jam sessions in Stäfa
♥︎ my mentor & producer @che_natasha & her team
♥︎ my musical collaborators: DJs and music producers
♥︎ lots of my followers on Instagram who gave super positive feedback to my singing videos 🙏
Thank you all so much!
CONTRIBUTE
If you'd like to support my creative projects (songs, guided meditations, events), you can contribute or partner up with me in various ways.
Financial support is highly appreciated, for music production requires large financial investments.
SUPPORT FINANCIALLY
If you like my projects, believe in me & would like to support me financially, you can make a donation, using your preferred method here.
Or you can of course book my performance (contact me), engage me as a speaker, play & learn to guide Leela or engage in my mentorship (contact to arrange a strategy session).