In this episode, we’re traveling to Vienna with AFAR contributing writer Emma John. 
Emma has music in her blood. She grew up in London playing classical violin, and about a decade ago, she traveled to the American South to learn to play bluegrass, a journey she chronicled in a story for AFAR, and in her book Wayfaring Stranger. But in all those years, she avoided singing, for reasons you’ll soon hear about. And then one day, she decided to do something about it. So she booked a trip to Vienna, a city renowned for its singing talent—and the place where her musical odyssey begins. 
Listen to Emma's books
Wayfaring Stranger: https://geni.us/GWtmOcb
Self Contained: https://geni.us/JUcD
Follow Emma online
Instagram: @foggymountaingal
Twitter: @em_john
Her website: https://emmajohn.com/
The story that inspired it all: https://www.afar.com/magazine/viennas-moment-learning-to-love-opera-in-the-city-of-music