{"id":469493,"date":"2023-01-01T18:01:20","date_gmt":"2023-01-01T17:01:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/blog\/?p=469493"},"modified":"2022-12-28T11:21:29","modified_gmt":"2022-12-28T10:21:29","slug":"new-years-resolutions-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/blog\/en\/inspire\/new-years-resolutions-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"New Year’s Resolutions 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"

Christmas celebrations have just passed and New Year’s celebrations begin! Last year’s resolutions list is probably not fully completed… It’s OK, this is normal, don’t let it stress you out. Your intentions were good.\u00a0<\/strong>\ud83d\ude09 Now it’s time to re-write your list of resolutions with a fresh burst of musical energy. After all, we want to continue to develop, musically and personally. Let’s see which screws are worth tightening…<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Resolution #1 \u2013 Be good and kind to yourself<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Mentally, the past few years have been a real drag. You can actively pull yourself out of this valley. Crises come (unfortunately) and go. Try thinking like this: I will face 2023 with optimism. I’ll keep active, do a bit of sport from time to time, have nice conversations and encounters and look forward to the good dose of adrenaline that shoots through my veins and say to myself: Life is wonderful! Try something new, maybe even learn a new instrument… \ud83d\ude09 Certainly a good resolution, life is happening right now, in the present moment.<\/p>\n

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Resolution #2\u00a0<\/strong>–\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>Trust yourself<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Of course, a personal bucket list with good resolutions also has a downside. There is the stress and anxiety of making big improvements in your life… and for what reason? If the reason is to conform to what others expect of you, then you’re on the wrong track. Especially in times of Instagram and Co., it is important to stay true to yourself and not care so much how you look to others. With a healthy amount of self-confidence, the first thing I’ll do to make resolutions is not to list what’s wrong with me, but what’s good about me. Then I set goals using the SMART method, which is a tool used to set S<\/strong>pecific, M<\/strong>easurable, A<\/strong>chievable, R<\/strong>elevant, and T<\/strong>ime-bound goals. It is a widely used approach to goal setting that can help you create goals that are clear, actionable, and motivating. Try it, and trust yourself!<\/p>\n

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Resolution #3 – Back to basics<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Who wants to play their instrument in a routine way, anyway? What fun is that? But all too often we forget that routine, in terms of technique, can also mean progress. When the notes buzz and the tone is not quite there, we realize that we’ve been neglecting the basics for too long. A great resolution for 2023: Concentrate on the basics, at least when warming up, then end up with “stronger, faster, further” music. The basics are ideal for warming up and will hopefully help you play really clean notes and grooves again.<\/p>\n

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Resolution #4 \u2013 Become more organised and structured<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Creativity and structure repeatedly collide as almost evolutionary opposites. And unfortunately we often only notice afterwards that we regularly throw time-consuming stumbling blocks in my way due to the lack of self-organization. “The other band members were on time for the rehearsal, I was ALMOST on time. The others had prepared their instruments, had the sheet music ready and had already thought about the music in advance. Not me.” That costs us all time. Tip: Plan to arrive at least 10 minutes before the agreed time, to have a quick overview of things, to check cables and the like and to be ready with the necessary concentration.<\/p>\n

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Resolution #5 \u2013 Give creativity space and time<\/strong><\/h2>\n

If we always just work through the set list \u2013 whether at home or at rehearsal \u2013 it can quickly degenerate into monotony.\u00a0At some point the last break also fits.\u00a0And yet the songs are played through again so that the processes are perfect.\u00a0But if I’m honest with myself, there’s no room left for creativity, which is so important.\u00a0How am I going to create something new if I’m constantly repeating what I’ve already chewed?\u00a0My resolution for my bucket list 2023: I will make room!\u00a0I will schedule fixed times when we just jam and come up with fresh ideas.\u00a0And then those during which we work efficiently on the existing material.\u00a0The two protagonists should balance each other out.\u00a0Creative ideas are nothing less than the basis for your own future.<\/p>\n

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Resolution #6 – Keep experimenting (with sound & gear)<\/h2>\n

Admittedly, I envy those who are never really satisfied with their own sound and are constantly looking for new aural stimulationsriations. When I think about it, I realize that I’ve gotten used to my own sound. But there could be so many things that could significantly increase the appeal. My other resolution is: Don’t settle with a sound, keep experimenting! This way you discover and learn a lot more.<\/p>\n

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Resolution #7 \u2013 Think outside the box<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Concentration on your own instrument is important.\u00a0At the same time, however, doing this significantly narrows your musical perspective. It’s as if you could cook deliciously with lots of spices, but just sprinkle pepper everywhere.\u00a0A peppered banana does not taste good.\u00a0I will let more \u201cspices\u201d into my music, I will also be open to other instruments and \u2013 wherever possible \u2013 get fresh impulses.\u00a0With this resolution, I will certainly collect plenty of inspiration on my bucket list in 2023 and expand my musical spectrum. Maybe even with a new instrument.\u00a0You never know!<\/p>\n

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Resolution #8 – Consistently protect your ears<\/strong><\/h2>\n

After the rehearsal, my ears are ringing and every time I get angry at myself for not having protected my ears. You only lose hearing once; you should never risk it, and certainly not as a musician. Pops, feedback and similar aspirants are real hearing killers.\u00a0I know that, so why am I treating my ears so unfairly?\u00a0From now on, I will definitely use hearing protection without making any compromises.\u00a0Preferably via an\u00a0in-ear monitor system<\/a>.\u00a0This not only saves my hearing, but the overall sound is much more transparent at a tolerable volume.\u00a0And if I don’t want to hear someone, I just lower or mute them out of my mix.<\/p>\n

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Resolution #9 – Listen to different music<\/strong><\/h2>\n

And while we’re on the subject of listening, it occurs to me that my own listening habits have been quite limited in the past. Okay, I listen to my own music and then maybe the songs of my few favorite bands.\u00a0That’s it.\u00a0But doesn’t the real secret of music lie in the variety of ideas, in the special nuances that you discover when you unveil the secrets of other artists, bands and genres?\u00a0I should definitely broaden my musical taste and go in search of something special.\u00a0This is the only way I can sharpen my musical senses, which will then blossom like a flower in 2023.<\/p>\n

\"Lisa<\/p>\n

Have a cool, optimistic, happy and healthy 2023!<\/p>\n

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