My name is Michał – and for now, that’s probably enough. I come from one of the smaller towns in southern Poland. Maybe one day I’ll share more about myself, but today I’d rather leave this space to the idea itself – the idea that brought me here, to this blog.
The idea for Make Me Organist didn’t come out of nowhere. I’ve been surrounded by church music since childhood. A long time ago, I was a choirboy, singing soprano – then, after years away, I returned to the choir, this time as a bass. And while the form changed, the passion somehow stayed. At some point, I began to feel that I wanted something more. To learn something new. To dive deeper into the world of music. And so… I chose the organ.
I have no experience with keyboards. None. That’s exactly why this site is called Make Me Organist. Turn me into an organist. Or rather: I’ll try to turn myself into one – and you’re welcome to join me on that journey
This site will be my journal. I’ll document the entire journey here – from the very beginning, from submitting documents and fulfilling requirements, through the first lessons, notes, and reflections, all the way to the moment when – hopefully – I play my first Mass. I’ll share what I’m learning, what the learning process looks like, what surprised me, what challenged me, and what turned out to be a discovery.
Let’s not kid ourselves – this won’t happen in a day. It’s going to be a long-term project. The first year, my so-called “zero year,” is dedicated to mastering the basics of music – theory, harmony, and ear training. Only after that will I begin the four-year organist course. Five years of work lie ahead. But I believe that by the end of it, I’ll be able to play and accompany my first Holy Mass.
If you’d like to join me on this journey – that’s wonderful. This site is for you too. And if you’re thinking about taking a similar path yourself – I hope the information you find here will make your start a little easier.
See you in the next posts!
M.
