American Singer Musical Theatre Intensive 2013: “Ask”
American Singer Music Theater Intensive 2013
A faculty panel on “Singing and….” brainstormed ways of balancing performing with the other important parts of your life (family, travel, teaching, job etc). This discussion led to a broader discussion on ways that we self-sabotage our auditions, performances, life and career choices.
ASK. If you need help, try asking someone specific or everyone on your friends list. Be prepared for the “no” but don’t be shocked at the “yes."
STOP WHINING! You chose this (school, job, town, partner.) Just stop whining.
YOU ARE THE CUSTOMER. If a school, teacher, or talent agent isn’t meeting your needs, remind yourself that you are the customer. Be open to discussing ways to improve the situation or make a change.
DON"T LIMIT YOURSELF. How many of your constraints are not from other people and circumstances, but from your own doubts.
FIND JOY WHERE YOU ARE-IN THE MOMENT. Maybe you can’t make a change right now. So, what is working and bringing you joy right now, where you are? Be grateful.
OWN YOUR CHOICES. (See #2)
WHAT DO I WANT? Yes, its fine to seek the advice of your peers and mentors, but ultimately this is your decision.
USE MENTORS. There are people who have been down this path before. Listen to them. Then form your own decision.
BE HAPPY! (See #5)
FAIL! This is essential. The surest way to avoid fear of failure is to try and sometimes fail. Go out on a limb. Step out of your comfort zone. (See #4)
HIT THE RESET BUTTON. If what you are doing is no longer working, what next?
Courtesy of ASMTI2013 faculty: Douglas Webster, Wysandria Woolsey, Yvonne Gonzales Redman, Michael Gribbin, Cynthia Vaughn, ASMTI alum Erin Voorhies Batlle. July 18, 2013. AmericanSinger.com