Practice with Intention for Singers

practice with intention

MASTER YOUR VOICE ✌️

Practicing with intention is essential for any singer who wants to reach their full potential, but it can be challenging to know where to start.

Here are some tips for how you can practice with intention for singing

Start With A Goal

Before you even begin your practice session, set a goal that you want to accomplish. Make sure the goal is specific and has achievable steps so that each time you reach the end of your practice session, you have something tangible to show for it. Consider writing down your goals and keeping them nearby while practicing as a reminder of what you’re working towards.

Prioritise Practicing Fundamentals

While it can be tempting to jump right into new songs, prioritizing fundamentals will pay off in the long run. Fundamentals like breath control, pitch accuracy and vocal range can help ensure that more advanced singing techniques will be successful when executed correctly. Spend time ensuring that these fundamentals are solid before attempting more complex pieces and exercises.

Incorporate Visualization Techniques

Visualization is an incredibly powerful tool in any endeavor, let alone singing! Visualizing yourself executing a perfect performance or mastering difficult passages can go great lengths in helping achieve that level of mastery when performance day arrives. Try closing your eyes during practice sessions and seeing yourself executing each step perfectly before actually attempting it with sound.

Take Breaks

Everyone needs rest from time-to-time-even singers! Taking breaks throughout your practice sessions helps prevent fatigue from taking hold. It also gives your voice a much needed rest and ensures that when you come back to practicing again, you'll have energy and focus for the task at hand.

Record Yourself

Record yourself as often as possible during practice sessions so that you can listen back later on and determine what areas need more attention or improvement. Recording yourself provides valuable insight on areas that need work, as well as showcasing improvements made over time–a must if you're trying to track your progress!

Rely On Your Support Network

Don't forget the importance of having a supportive network while practicing with intention—friends, family members, teachers or mentors who understand the process of growth and are willing to give helpful advice along the way make a huge difference when crafting our voices into something extraordinary!

Stacey Jane

THE VOICE COACH

www.staceyjanevocals.com

10 ways to stay on track with your singing with Stacey Jane THE VOICE COACH

It can be tough to stay focused in a world that is constantly buzzing with distractions.

From the moment we wake up until the time we go to bed, there are countless things vying for our attention. For creatives, this can be especially challenging. It's hard to stay focused when your mind is constantly jumping from one thing to another.

Here are 10 ways to help you stay on track with your singing and help you stay aligned on your vocal journey.

1. Set aside designated times for practice. Whether it's an hour before work, during your lunch break, or in the evening, try to carve out specific periods of time when you can focus on your creative projects without being interrupted.

2. Eliminate constant notifications from social media and other apps. Constant notifications can serve as a major distraction, so turn off any notifications that are not absolutely necessary.

3. Create a focused practice space. Keep it tidy and organised

4. Turn off your phone or keep it out of sight when you're working on a project. This will prevent you from getting distracted by notifications and checking your messages constantly.

5. Prioritize your tasks so you can focus on the things that matter most. If there are several projects that need your attention, try to rank them in terms of importance so you can focus on what's important first

6. Take frequent breaks to refresh your mind. Spending too much time on a song can actually make it harder to focus, so take short breaks every hour or two to give yourself some time away from your music.

7. Stay organized and focused with the help of productivity tools like task lists, calendar reminders, and timers. These tools can help you stay on track and stay focused on the task at hand.

8. Train your mind to resist distractions. One way to do this is through mindfulness meditation, which can help you focus more easily on your work when distractions arise.

9. Connect and work with like-minded creatives who can serve as a source of inspiration and support. Surrounding yourself with others who are working toward similar goals can make it easier to stay focused and get things done.

10. Remember that progress takes time, and try not to beat yourself up when you don't meet your goals right away. It can take some time to develop the habits and mindset needed for laser focus, but with practice and persistence, you can do it!

So if you're looking for ways to decrease distractions and create a laser focused mind for your creative pursuits and singing, try some of the tips above.

With practice and persistence, you can stay focused on your singing no matter what's going on around you!

Stacey Jane

THE VOICE COACH

3 Bad Habits That Are Keeping You From Becoming a Better Singer

Wanna become a better Singer?

Here are 3 Bad Habits that are stopping you from becoming a better singer!

If you're like most singers, you probably want to get better but don't know how. You may feel like you're doing everything right, but somehow you're not making the progress you want. In this blog post, we will discuss three bad habits that are keeping you from becoming a better singer. If you're guilty of any of these habits, it's time to break them and start seeing results!

Habit #1

Not practicing regularly

One of the most important things you can do to become a better singer is practice, yet so many singers neglect this crucial step.

If you're not practicing regularly, you're not giving yourself the opportunity to improve. Make a commitment to yourself to practice at least four times a week, and you'll start seeing results in no time.

Habit #2

Not Recording yourself

Not recording yourself:

Another habit that is holding you back from becoming a better singer is not recording yourself. It's important to hear yourself sing so that you can identify areas that need improvement, and I know it can be really hard to listen back to yourself, but you have to learn to love your voice and what better way then to listen to it, also If you're not recording yourself, how will you know what needs to be worked on? Make a point to record yourself at least once a week and listen back with an open mind.

I always have every student I work with record their lesson with me so they can listen back throughout the week for a reminder on what to work on, to monitor their progress and also so they can get used to listening to their own voice.

FEEDBACK

Habit # 3 Not seeking Feedback on your singing

Not seeking feedback: The final habit that is keeping you from becoming a better singer is not seeking feedback. It can be difficult to hear constructive criticism, but it's essential if you want to improve. Find a trusted singing teacher or coach who can give you honest feedback and help you make the necessary changes to improve your singing.

If you're guilty of any of these habits, it's time to break them and start seeing results! Habits are hard to break, but if you're committed to becoming a better singer, it's worth it. Make a plan to correct these habits and start seeing the progress you've been wanting.

I hope this blog post has helped you to identify some of the habits that are holding you back from becoming a better singer. Remember, Habits are hard to break, but if you're committed to becoming a better singer, it's worth it. Make a plan to correct these habits and start seeing the progress you've been wanting.

If you have any questions or would like help breaking these bad habits, please don't hesitate to contact me. I'm always here to help! :) 

Habits are hard to break, but if you're committed to becoming a better singer, it's worth it. Make a plan to correct these habits and start seeing the progress you've been wanting.

Stacey Jane

THE VOICE COACH