To my London Music School family

I knew that from the moment I said "yes" to Clodagh, the London Music School's beautiful administrator, my life would change. I was sure that whatever would happen, it would be nothing as I had foreseen it. So I happily took that leap of faith. I am so happy I did!

So I did what so many people from our generation seem to be doing these days. I quit my job, and went after my dreams. And my dreams were not to become a star, or a famous singer, ar even make it in the music business. I just wanted to learn more about music. And, guess what? It was way better than that.

I learned that people grow up in different contexts, educations, ways of life. That will affect everything, from how they talk, behave, live their lives and perceive that same life, and music. Different generations and new generations will always clash and so will their music. I learned that modesty is one of the most important things in the world and that I came to admire the most - And that the only moment when there is no place for that is the stage.

In music school I learned that you are never done with music - And music is never quite done with you. It chases you constantly, and if you wanna make it justice you gotta take care of it. There are always new things to learn. Different styles to master, new scales to improve, another music theory bit of knowledge you didn't really grasp. A new software or a new instrument or a new brand. There is always a new person who comes next to you and say "check this new song out". And you are suddenly amazed you never heard it before.

I learned that people surprise you every day. That people can create amazing things, songs from scratch, crazy good riffs on improvisation, and then they just go out for a pint as if nothing happened and they are just ordinary folks. 

I learned that we are all sensitive, and have all these feelings inside, and music IS a way to express that, but makes us incredibly vulnerable. I admire now, more than ever, not only musicians, but anyone who dares to CREATE something, or to give something their voice, or body, to go up on a stage and bare their souls to however is willing to listen. 

My beautiful London music students and teachers: There are so many more things to say... You were my friends, my shelter, the reason for smiling and for crying. You are all brave and beautiful and I admire you immensely. I cannot believe You all changed my life irrecoverably and I will never ever forget this year of 2016 where I lived in London and studied in London Music School. 

Thank you for everything.

P.S.: Please, stop making me cry! The postcard you sent me made me cry for about half an hour nonstop. I could not believe you did that fro me. Thank you so much... I will visit you soon. Prepare those handkerchiefs! Love you, kisses, visit me in Lisbon!