New Years Resolutions For The Singer
Well songbirds, to tell you the truth, I am not big on making new years resolutions as I feel that good habits can be taken on at any point and often, the pressure of keeping a new years goal will weigh too heavy on the shoulders to carry around for too long.
That said, the start of a new year does seem to help us reassess or goals and behaviors and make conscious decisions to live a better, more balanced life.
For the singer, there are many points one can check when looking to get the best results from the vocal instrument.
Since we are already one week into 2010, we can avoid thinking in the future tense with phrases like “next year, for my resolution I will…”. We are now “next year” so let’s adopt the present tense and say things like “I am a vocalist” and “I do practice regularly”. This type of inner dialogue is way more powerful as the present tense equals action!
Here is a list every singer should scan. You may find some points that you feel are relevant to you and would like to work on to help achieve your singing goals. You can start with something easy, something you feel you can take on now without too much effort and then continue from there.
I do:
- Drink Enough Water Each Day (equivalent of 8 glasses at room temperature)
- Warm Up / Vocalize / Practice Daily
- Not Smoke
- Eat a Balanced Diet (less dairy / less “junk” food / less caffeine)
- Not Abuse the Vocal Instrument (avoid screaming, whispering, making funny voices…)
- Get Enough Rest / Reduce Stress
- Exercise / Move the Body
- Study the Voice / Practice Good Technique (Breath Management, Posture, Tone Placement,…)
- Study Sight Reading / Ear Training / Music Theory
- Less Thinking and MORE DOING!
- HAVE FUN!
There are surely other goals related to vocal performance you may want to consider such as gigging, recording, songwriting, technology, business, promotion, attitude,…).
Challenge yourself, but be kind and realistic with yourself at the same time. Also, do not forget to reward yourself for your accomplishments.
“To accomplish great things, we must not only act, but also dream, not only plan, but also believe.” – Anatole France
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