Growing to know my own voice
After recording a lot of vocals this year, I am happy to say that I have grown in this area. I am starting to learn how to write melodies that I can actually sing and suit my vocal range. Previously, I wrote songs based on how 'good' they sounded, without even custom-tailoring the melody or range to myself. After repeated 'constructive criticism' sessions with my mentor, I've started limiting my note ranges when I write melodies. I've also started changing the keys of my old songs. I've started exploring different tonal textures and ways of singing. Tiring but exciting.
The scary thing called "putting myself out there"
During my reflective moments, I realized that I've shied away from performing my own songs in public for a long time. Since uni days. I've shied away from being a singer-songwriter, prefering to hide behind the more respectable and reserved 'keyboardist', 'music director', 'band-leader', and 'arranger'. That way, I never put myself on the stage in a way that I feel completely naked and vulnerable. But I'm starting to push myself now. If this is what I want to do, if this is what God has called me to do, I need to be bold and courageous. I've started exploring more options to play more gigs. Trust God and also develop a thicker skin.
Keep improving and keep growing!
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