With audition season in full swing, I’ve been reflecting a lot lately about my own career expectations and the messages the industry sends to young singers. As singers, do we praise one path to stardom? I’ll go to this school, do this young artist program then this competition and, “Tah-dah!!! Momma, I made it!”……. It could all be so simple…….

As time goes on I’m seeing that success comes in many forms. How one defines success depends on how it’s being measured. This measure of success is greatly dictated by the approach and perspective one has towards performance. As artists, we must ask the question, why is singing significant to us? Are we singing to be seen, to impress, to validate loved ones, restore self-confidence, or even because someone said we’re good at it?! OR, is it deeper than that?!

To know were you’re going you must first clarify “why?” 

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