We Practice and We Don't Judge

Principles of Practice Email Series

Hey singer,

Welcome to the 2nd of 5 emails in this series on the Principles of Practice. Today we are talking about non-judgemental observation. Let’s get into it:

Learning is a difficult. A sweaty, emotional, ego-bruising mess.

But here’s the thing: You can’t cross the bridge from knowing to learning without failing - and then observing your failure. Dissecting it...learning from it.

Here’s the cycle:

1. You get input - an idea from a coach, a teacher, a newsletter (hello 👋)

2. You chew on it, translate it into your own terms

3. You try it. You fail. You get frustrated. You recover.

4. Eventually... something clicks.

Your next step, once you've struck gold is to repeat, repeat, repeat. Then? It becomes a habit.

But here’s the key:

Your observation must be non-emotional. Well... as non-emotional as possible. Who are we kidding here? We are opera singers.

This isn’t about your worth as a singer. It’s about collecting data.

Here’s how to do that:

• Use a journal. (Like ​this methodolgy​, wink.)

• Close your eyes. Strip out visuals and focus on sensation.

• Use a recording device. A/B test yourself- A/B testing is when you try it one way. Observe. Try it another way. Observe.

• Collect results, not feelings.

Reply and tell me: How do you get emotional in the practice room? What helps you observe instead? Reply or tag me over on IG- I want to know your practice thoughts!

Happy Singing,

Martha

All of this is easier with the right system. (Which, yes, is exactly what the Practice Journal Method was built to support.) For my Principles of Practice folks, there’s a discount- find it here!

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