Some speak of self-fulfilling prophecies. Others call them beliefs. Or perhaps they are unspoken convictions from our upbringing and experience. Whatever you call them, they often hide skillfully and influence our lives and art. I’ve often misphrased things myself or heard similar from the dear vocalists and songwriters who train with me regularly. Certainly, some thoughts help manage specific situations. But what if these thoughts also bring us down or make us believe there are no other possibilities? Here’s an idea I use for songwriting and brainstorming: Find a quiet place, take some time, grab a pen and paper. What are the first three things that come to mind? What do you associate with them? Let your thoughts flow and just write down whatever comes to mind. It’s not about forming complete sentences or logical conclusions at first, but about impulsive self-reflection. What words did you think of? What attributes or things came to mind? Can you resist the temptation to judge them right away? Could you rewrite some things or describe them from a less strict perspective? These observations can help you get to know yourself better and become more aware of what and how you feel. Or perhaps even write songs. What do you think about this? I would love to hear or read your thoughts.
PS. Do you also like music so much? Browse through the gift idea collections “INSPIRE” and “CREATIVITY IS MY SUPERPOWER”, by clicking on the titles. There are also matching greeting cards that you can print out yourself. Click here for the free download. Music is a lifestyle!
Topics: Vocal development Questioning beliefs Self-reflection and mindfulness Songwriting as self-therapy Vocal training for singers
#vocaldevelopment #questioningbeliefs #selfreflection #songwritingtherapy #nicetorockyou
Some speak of self-fulfilling prophecies. Others call them beliefs. Or perhaps they are unspoken convictions from our upbringing and experience. Whatever you call them, they often hide skillfully and influence our lives and art. I’ve often misphrased things myself or heard similar from the dear vocalists and songwriters who train with me regularly. Certainly, some thoughts help manage specific situations. But what if these thoughts also bring us down or make us believe there are no other possibilities? Here’s an idea I use for songwriting and brainstorming: Find a quiet place, take some time, grab a pen and paper. What are the first three things that come to mind? What do you associate with them? Let your thoughts flow and just write down whatever comes to mind. It’s not about forming complete sentences or logical conclusions at first, but about impulsive self-reflection. What words did you think of? What attributes or things came to mind? Can you resist the temptation to judge them right away? Could you rewrite some things or describe them from a less strict perspective? These observations can help you get to know yourself better and become more aware of what and how you feel. Or perhaps even write songs. What do you think about this? I would love to hear or read your thoughts.
PS. Do you also like music so much? Browse through the gift idea collections “INSPIRE” and “CREATIVITY IS MY SUPERPOWER”, by clicking on the titles. There are also matching greeting cards that you can print out yourself. Click here for the free download. Music is a lifestyle!
Topics: Vocal development Questioning beliefs Self-reflection and mindfulness Songwriting as self-therapy Vocal training for singers
#vocaldevelopment #questioningbeliefs #selfreflection #songwritingtherapy #nicetorockyou