Is Your or Your Student's New Year's Resolution to Sing Better? What are the 2 Most Important Things?

Ah, tis the season of making New Year's Resolutions!  Is yours (or your student's) to improve your singing voice?  Make this a resolution you can keep!  (Part 1 of 3)

How can you successfully keep your New Year's Resolution to Sing to the Best of Your Ability? 

First get lessons with a qualified voice teacher whose opinion you value!  Many voice teachers teach many of the same concepts but all in slightly different ways.  Find a teacher whose teaching methods you can relate to and who understands how you learn.  Look within yourself and find what is important to you as a singer and musician.  Work together to establish singing goals and a solid foundation for practicing, learning music, and ultimately performing.  Consistent if small steps are the key to achieving your goals.  Take a moment and establish a routine.

What Next?  2 other things are ESSENTIAL and you must take charge!

1. Take Care of Your Body and Your Health

2. Practice Effectively and Efficiently

Follow the advice and suggestions of your teacher, but ultimately YOU must discipline yourself to take care of your body and practice regularly. 

What are the most important things you can do to take care of your health for singing?  (Part 2 of 3)What are the best tips for practicing?  (Part 3 of 3).

Let me know some of your ideas and stay tuned for ways to make your Resolution Stick!