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THATS SO COOL!! my last lesson was learning ave maria, but i kind of sidestepped and was doing con te partiro. im better suited to mezzo-soprano roles in musicals because i dont really have a grip on italian…….

I’m guessing you’re in the earlier stages of your training? Have you taken all of the lyric diction classes (for Italian, French, German, English) yet? If not, get on that! Most voice programs require them for singers but if your school doesn’t, DO take those courses; you’ll need them! Don’t let your facility with the languages block your access, particularly to Italian, for two reasons: 1) pianists play scales. Singers sing the 24 Italian songs & arias. You need to sing those pieces. It’s just part of the drill. And 2) Italian is the easiest by a long shot. If you can’t master Italian, good luck with French and German - and English, which is an inherently unmusical language and doesn’t sit easily in the mouth even when it’s your first language! I’ve taught this stuff for years and years and it’s hard. Make friends with your languages now! 

Sorry - you didn’t ask for my advice, but my inner voice teacher couldn’t help it. :P All the best as you navigate the repertoire! :)