HAVE YOU LOST YOUR MOTIVATION TO SING?

If you truly love music and you want to sing at a high level, don’t expect it to be so glamorous. After all, anything worth getting good at will always come with a struggle! Only those who put in the work, even when the going gets tough, will reap the rewards.Motivation will not always be there to save you, at least this has been true for me. But when the spark is just not there, this is when it really counts.

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GOALS

SET GOALS

Become goal-oriented. Setting goals and writing them down can be the difference between success and failure. Studies have shown that those who do this are far more likely to be successful than those that don’t. For some years I create a VISION board. Other times I write them in my journal. It doesn't matter how, it does matter that you write them down.
 
Being goal-oriented has fueled me with motivation. It helps me keep my eye on the prize and remain focused. I find that when I stop setting goals and creating practical ways to attain them, I lose motivation and nothing happens. Try it! It may work for you as well.

Have ACCOUNTABLITIY

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It never hurts to have someone to push you in the right direction and hold you to the things you said you would do. This can come in different form. A like-minded musician friend that you go and jam with. A vocal coach that expects you to accomplish material at a given time.
 
Some of the students. that are in my mentorship program only want someone to hold them accountable. Not necessarily to learn new techniques.
 
Some get overwhelmed and jumbled with all the information there is available online. They need someone to guide them in the right direction.
 
Having a mentor of sorts can help you stay focused on your musical goals and give you that extra push. I know this has always been a great source of motivation for me, and I think it could be for you as well.

DON'T BURN OUT

There is nothing wrong with binge practicing your singing. Especially when you are truly inspired to sing. When I feel this way I certainly take advantage of it! But be careful. The hard truth is over doing something you love can slowly make it a bit stale. Or it can start to make you frustrated. There is such a thing as over-singing!
 
I find that rationing practice is the best way to go. As long as it is focused, Spending shorter periods of time is actually better than practicing for long hours.
 
I also like to give myself a rule: if I begin to get especially frustrated while I’m practicing I stop. Not to say that when the going gets tough you should give up. You don't want to injure your voice or develop an unhealthy relationship with your voice. That will lead to legalism.. and we know where that leads us. At the end of the day, music needs to be fun.

STAY ENGAGED

I find that staying engaged in the music I’m studying makes the difference between whether I’m motivated to practice or not. For me, it’s going to church and participating in other people's worship. It's creating and listening to a new playlist. Hosting my worship circles and jamming with friends. If I’m not doing these things, I start to find a few reasons to continue to practice.
 
Most of us sing because we crave the idea of making music with other human beings. Therefore you need to be satisfying that need and seeking it out.
 
Make sure you are involved with your craft and the pursuit of music. If you are constantly stimulated with musical creativity, you won’t need to go searching for motivation. Motivation will show up knocking at your door.
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