I Sang in Public for the First Time in Front of 500 People!!

The Soave Guitar Festival 2023 was amazing. Truly amazing.

Extraordinary musicians from all over, good wine, long conversations, laughter, and—above all—music everywhere. The kind of place where time seems to slow down, where you feel part of a living, breathing community.

A huge thank you to all the wonderful staff for the exceptional hospitality—you made us feel at home ❤️

This festival was special for many reasons, but one moment in particular will stay with me forever.

For the first time, I sang in public in front of about 500 people.

On stage with me was Stefano Vivaldini, playing and accompanying me on the classical guitar. I sang songs written by him—music we have been working on together, shaping note by note, word by word. Bringing those songs to life on that stage felt intimate and powerful at the same time, as if something private suddenly found the courage to exist out in the open.

On the way back home, I cried. Not out of sadness, but because of how deeply moved I was. I had worked so hard in the months leading up to that moment, and suddenly everything made sense.

The truth is: singing was the reason why I started playing the guitar in the first place. I wanted to sing. I don’t know exactly when or why, but at some point along the way, I forgot. Life, expectations, fear—maybe a bit of everything. So standing there, with my classical guitar, our music, and my voice, singing in front of 500 people felt like coming back to myself.

It was emotional. Vulnerable. Real. And incredibly liberating.

Soave gave me more than a concert—it gave me a reminder. Of where I started, of why I chose music, and of how important it is to listen to that quiet inner voice, even when it disappears for a while.

Thank you, Soave Guitar Festival, for holding space for that moment. I will carry it with me for a long time ✨