This morning I got outside to plant my beans because it’s going up to 90º. I would be very anxious and cranky if I decided to wait and work in the heat.
This week I read that it takes 4.53 people to write a hit song. That’s the heat that’s happening today. If you jump into that fire by teaming with at least 4 others to write a song, it may be too hot to handle. You may find yourself being anxious and cranky because you read the stats and now you think you must do the same. Cool down! I have many students who are extremely prolific and write poppy and catchy hits. Stats change. What can you do now before the next direction gets too hot?
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Have you been guilty of any of these thoughts?
Should I sing it like this? Do I sound funny when I sing this phrase bright? Do I sound boring with this dark sound? I want to sound just like __________!! She sings so much better than me. I sound better on that song than he does. I wish I could sing higher/lower/softer/louder/grittier/smoother. I should just give up because no one will like my weird voice. All humans on this earth are beautiful and the colors of sound are infinite. If you sing from the depths of your soul, many will be drawn to your sound. Be honest, be real. Share the unique colors of your voice. The short answer is that of course your voice is unique. The problem is we often try too hard to sound like what we think we should sound like. Why would you want to shy away from who you truly are as a person by disguising your voice?
Go ahead and have fun working on your image and your branding. Go crazy with creative ideas on your songs. Figure out ways to be heard at your next networking event. But please be true to your voice. The more you try to be something you’re not, the more likely you’ll find yourself in vocal trouble. Did you know I have an online group vocal class specifically for pop/rock artists? Get more details from my website or contact my assistant, Katie! [email protected] |