{"id":34619,"date":"2022-02-19T02:52:05","date_gmt":"2022-02-19T02:52:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/?p=34619"},"modified":"2024-01-20T09:39:05","modified_gmt":"2024-01-20T09:39:05","slug":"15-simple-new-habits-that-will-benefit-your-music","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/15-simple-new-habits-that-will-benefit-your-music\/","title":{"rendered":"15 Simple New Habits That Will Benefit Your Music"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Making music is already a hard thing to do, couple it with building your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/?s=music+career\">music career<\/a> , it just becomes twenty times harder. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This perilous road to recognition may take a toll on you and your music which is not something you can afford to have. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To help you maintain or improve you and your music\u2019s condition, here are <strong>15 simple habits<\/strong> you can try incorporating into your daily life.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_83 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a2c81ae3ee3e\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a2c81ae3ee3e\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/15-simple-new-habits-that-will-benefit-your-music\/#habit-1-preserve-your-voice\" >HABIT #1: PRESERVE YOUR VOICE<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/15-simple-new-habits-that-will-benefit-your-music\/#habit-2-never-stop-learning\" >HABIT #2: NEVER STOP LEARNING<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/15-simple-new-habits-that-will-benefit-your-music\/#habit-3-keep-your-humility-intact\" >HABIT #3: KEEP YOUR HUMILITY INTACT<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/15-simple-new-habits-that-will-benefit-your-music\/#habit-4-practice-keeping-a-clear-head\" >HABIT #4:\u00a0 PRACTICE KEEPING A CLEAR HEAD<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/15-simple-new-habits-that-will-benefit-your-music\/#habit-5-always-look-towards-the-future\" >HABIT #5: ALWAYS LOOK TOWARDS THE FUTURE<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/15-simple-new-habits-that-will-benefit-your-music\/#habit-6-%e2%80%9cmake-something-everyday%e2%80%9d-%e2%80%93-dochoss\" >HABIT #6: \u201cMAKE SOMETHING EVERYDAY\u201d &#8211; DocHoss<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/15-simple-new-habits-that-will-benefit-your-music\/#habit-7-refresh-your-mind\" >HABIT #7: REFRESH YOUR MIND<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/15-simple-new-habits-that-will-benefit-your-music\/#habit-8-practice-having-focus\" >HABIT #8:\u00a0 PRACTICE HAVING FOCUS<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/15-simple-new-habits-that-will-benefit-your-music\/#habit-9-pay-attention-to-details\" >HABIT #9: PAY ATTENTION TO DETAILS<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/15-simple-new-habits-that-will-benefit-your-music\/#habit-10-have-a-positive-attitude\" >HABIT #10: HAVE A POSITIVE ATTITUDE\u00a0 \u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/15-simple-new-habits-that-will-benefit-your-music\/#habit-11-learn-from-criticisms\" >HABIT #11: LEARN FROM CRITICISMS<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/15-simple-new-habits-that-will-benefit-your-music\/#habit-12-be-patient-with-your-progress\" >HABIT #12: BE PATIENT WITH YOUR PROGRESS<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/15-simple-new-habits-that-will-benefit-your-music\/#habit-13-be-consistent-with-your-set-practice-time\" >HABIT #13: BE CONSISTENT WITH YOUR SET PRACTICE TIME<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/15-simple-new-habits-that-will-benefit-your-music\/#habit-14-connect-with-people\" >HABIT #14: CONNECT WITH PEOPLE<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/15-simple-new-habits-that-will-benefit-your-music\/#habit-15-give-yourself-a-reward\" >HABIT #15: GIVE YOURSELF A REWARD<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"habit-1-preserve-your-voice\"><\/span><b>HABIT #1: PRESERVE YOUR VOICE<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-34620\" src=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/zipper-my-lips-are-sealed.gif\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"563\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re a singer then this is something you should really do. Here are some of the must-do habits you should remember and adopt to preserve and maintain your voice:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>DRINK WATER<\/b><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-34621\" src=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/a0fb2053f4e5c4ff93bdb2e3e6449ac3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"438\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/a0fb2053f4e5c4ff93bdb2e3e6449ac3.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/a0fb2053f4e5c4ff93bdb2e3e6449ac3-300x219.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/a0fb2053f4e5c4ff93bdb2e3e6449ac3-420x307.jpg 420w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You need to drink a lot of water, at least 8-10 glasses of water a day.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Water helps thin mucus and keeps the vocal cords lubricated. When mucus is thick, there will be friction on your vocal cords that may cause trauma.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>DO SOME WARM UP<\/b><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-34622\" src=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/dance-squirell.gif\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether you may be preparing to sing for an audition, performing, singing in your home studio, or just practicing, it\u2019s important to warm your voice up. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Just like how you stretch and warm up before exercising, you will need to prepare your vocal cords to protect it. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Warm ups should be a daily habit.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>LET YOUR VOICE REST<\/b><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-34623\" src=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Let-Your-Voice-Rest-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Let-Your-Voice-Rest-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Let-Your-Voice-Rest-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Let-Your-Voice-Rest-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Let-Your-Voice-Rest-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Let-Your-Voice-Rest.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Just like you, your vocal cords need rest. Make sure you designate a time for your vocal cords to rest everyday.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>GET SOME SLEEP<\/b><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-34624\" src=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/shutterstock_475374007_lets-get-some-sleep-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/shutterstock_475374007_lets-get-some-sleep-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/shutterstock_475374007_lets-get-some-sleep-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/shutterstock_475374007_lets-get-some-sleep-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/shutterstock_475374007_lets-get-some-sleep-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/shutterstock_475374007_lets-get-some-sleep-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/shutterstock_475374007_lets-get-some-sleep.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lacking sleep affects your voice. If you\u2019re sleep-deprived, you will have trouble controlling your breathing. Lack of sleep can result in fatigue which often leads to hoarseness. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Singing in a hoarse voice can cause trauma to your vocal cords. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additionally, when we\u2019re tired we often turn to caffeine which is dehydrating on the body.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>DON&#8217;T SMOKE<\/b><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-34625\" src=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/13a6jd.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"456\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/13a6jd.jpg 520w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/13a6jd-300x228.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Smoke can cause your vocal cords to swell. Second-hand smoke is also damaging.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>LEARN PROPER TECHNIQUE<\/b><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-34626\" src=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/giphy.gif\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You need to have vocal training to maintain your voice even after years of use. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Training will enable you to sing longer, louder, more frequently, and without easily tiring out.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"habit-2-never-stop-learning\"><\/span><b>HABIT #2: NEVER STOP LEARNING<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-34627\" src=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/leaders-never-stop-learning.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"249\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/leaders-never-stop-learning.jpg 950w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/leaders-never-stop-learning-300x125.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/leaders-never-stop-learning-768x319.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Just like every other profession or career, you must never stop learning.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Learning is not just for those in schools or universities, it is for everyone. And even if you already have your degree, there is still so much to learn.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can start by reading books about music like books on music theory. If you\u2019re an instrumentalist who wants to be a composer, then this will be great for you. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learning about music theory will help you compose your own music that will be unique from others.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-34645\" src=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/music-books-2017-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"401\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/music-books-2017-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/music-books-2017-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/music-books-2017-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/music-books-2017-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/music-books-2017.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you don\u2019t like reading, you might prefer studying other <strong>music styles or genres<\/strong> instead. It requires less reading and more observing and practicing. Don&#8217;t limit yourself to only a certain style.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Listen to and study other cultures\u2019 music and create a synthesis within your playing. You can also incorporate a style into another to create a new sound.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"habit-3-keep-your-humility-intact\"><\/span><b>HABIT #3: KEEP YOUR HUMILITY INTACT<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-34641\" src=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/giphy-1.gif\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You need to be genuinely humble at all times. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is not saying that you should not be proud of what you have achieved so far and not be confident in yourself and your own talent. This is to remind you that too much pride in these will get you nowhere.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Too much ego will adversely affect your growth and opportunities. It can also affect the relationship you have with people in the industry and you wouldn\u2019t want that.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> I suggest you get rid of any arrogance you have. Remember that you can still exude confidence through humility.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"habit-4-practice-keeping-a-clear-head\"><\/span><b>HABIT #4:\u00a0 PRACTICE KEEPING A CLEAR HEAD<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-34628\" src=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/PRACTICE-KEEPING-A-CLEAR-HEAD.gif\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"337\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The ability to keep a clear head is important if you want to be successful in anything you do. Being a musician can be very overwhelming since they will need to balance everything. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They\u2019ll have practices, gigs, performances, recordings and on top of that, their lives outside music. This is why many musicians have been through depression and anxiety.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-34646\" src=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Music_As_A_Coping_Skill_NoLogo-257339e3150f4faa8ee1f2211edb01db-1024x768.gif\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Music_As_A_Coping_Skill_NoLogo-257339e3150f4faa8ee1f2211edb01db-1024x768.gif 1024w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Music_As_A_Coping_Skill_NoLogo-257339e3150f4faa8ee1f2211edb01db-300x225.gif 300w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Music_As_A_Coping_Skill_NoLogo-257339e3150f4faa8ee1f2211edb01db-768x576.gif 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keeping a clear head would be one of the best solutions to overcome these pressures. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you have a clear head you\u2019ll be able to make sound decisions that would help you work effectively and focus on the activity you have at present. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Life will always be difficult so if you find yourself being overwhelmed with everything, just take a deep breath, clear your head, and relax.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"habit-5-always-look-towards-the-future\"><\/span><b>HABIT #5: ALWAYS LOOK TOWARDS THE FUTURE<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-34629\" src=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/ALWAYS-LOOK-TOWARDS-THE-FUTURE.gif\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"300\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You must always look forward. Don\u2019t get too attached to your past. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The past I\u2019m talking about here are those successes and achievements you had in the past. Maybe you\u2019ve had a hit song that topped charts, or maybe you received an award from a reputable awards ceremony.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These moments are surely great, however, you must not get too attached. You should always look forward, or you won\u2019t ever see a great future ahead. Music is always evolving and you must too. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You should not be stuck in your past glory but pursue another one in the present or in the near future. A<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">lways remember to keep looking and moving forward, however, it\u2019s not too bad to look back once in a while.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"habit-6-%e2%80%9cmake-something-everyday%e2%80%9d-%e2%80%93-dochoss\"><\/span><b>HABIT #6: \u201cMAKE SOMETHING EVERYDAY\u201d &#8211; <\/b><b>DocHoss<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-34630\" src=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/66d6bf1859df279f505704d793e08a5a.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/66d6bf1859df279f505704d793e08a5a.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/66d6bf1859df279f505704d793e08a5a-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You need to make sure that you have some kind of output everyday. May it be a melody, lyrics, drum patterns, anything.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> It doesn\u2019t really have to be good or complete, so long as you put your heart and mind in creating it or them. \u201cEven if it sucks real, real hard, make something every day.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"habit-7-refresh-your-mind\"><\/span><b>HABIT #7: REFRESH YOUR MIND<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-34631 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/refresh.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"319\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/refresh.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/refresh-300x160.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Read interviews, articles, and blogs about <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/biggest-list-of-music-recording-studios-in-the-usa-part-1\/\">music production<\/a>.<\/strong> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The goal here is not really to learn something new but to refresh your mind of a technique you might have forgotten. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are times that it\u2019s something so obvious that you could have not thought about it.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"habit-8-practice-having-focus\"><\/span><b>HABIT #8:\u00a0 PRACTICE HAVING FOCUS<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-34632\" src=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/200.gif\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"390\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You should always be alert during practices. Musicians who are unfocused in performances typically do not stay focused during practice. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This lax <a href=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/list-of-mental-health-resources-during-the-pandemic\/\">mental habit<\/a> during practice is brought in during the actual performance which negatively affects it. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To avoid making that mistake, always focus your attention on your practice. Don\u2019t let your mind wander off.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"habit-9-pay-attention-to-details\"><\/span><b>HABIT #9: PAY ATTENTION TO DETAILS<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-34633\" src=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/details.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"366\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paying attention to details is an essential habit that you must have to improve. You must strive for perfection if you want you and your music to continuously improve. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can ask and consult those people who you can trust to give you good advice and know what they\u2019re doing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Being a perfectionist can be too hard to achieve so at least try to improve your skill of paying attention to detail. Having this ability will help you improve every idea or product you create, may that be music or merchandise. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remember that being too much of a perfectionist is not good too.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"habit-10-have-a-positive-attitude\"><\/span><b>HABIT #10: HAVE A POSITIVE ATTITUDE\u00a0 \u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-34634\" src=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/337-3373083_can-do-kid-on-tour-can-do-attitude.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"594\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/337-3373083_can-do-kid-on-tour-can-do-attitude.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/337-3373083_can-do-kid-on-tour-can-do-attitude-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The road to a successful music career will never be all rainbows and sunshine. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There will be struggles and there will be times that you feel like the world\u2019s conspiring against you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To counter these obstacles and thoughts, it is best to have a positive attitude. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can stay positive by having specific goals for your career and try fueling your motivation through the support of your family, fans, and others.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"habit-11-learn-from-criticisms\"><\/span><b>HABIT #11: LEARN FROM CRITICISMS<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-34635\" src=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/67e.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"664\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/67e.png 680w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/67e-271x300.png 271w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Criticism may be harsh for you sometimes and might demotivate you from your passion, but you don\u2019t have to be. Try turning those criticisms into what motivates you instead and you will surely improve.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Always remember that criticisms are thrown to bring you down, but you don\u2019t need to be brought down by it. You can instead learn from them, know what they think are your flaws or shortcomings and improve from there.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You will have to keep in mind, though, that all criticisms don\u2019t have to be heard or read. They can be ignored too, if it attacks you to just hurt you and not help you improve.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"habit-12-be-patient-with-your-progress\"><\/span><b>HABIT #12: BE PATIENT WITH YOUR PROGRESS<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-34636\" src=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/goodgoodgeneral-mental-health.gif\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You don\u2019t have to feel like you\u2019re not making progress. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Progress is not a quick process, it takes time so you will have to wait and just do what you gotta do.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Real progress is not for the impatient, so you better lengthen your patience. Patience is essential to have some kind of assurance that you achieve your goals the right way. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Being impatient will lead you to poor decision making which will delay or stop your progress.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"habit-13-be-consistent-with-your-set-practice-time\"><\/span><b>HABIT #13: BE CONSISTENT WITH YOUR SET PRACTICE TIME<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-34638\" src=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/peanuts-schroeder.gif\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"524\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want to have better progress with your singing or instrument playing, you can start by setting a practice time everyday instead of practicing just whenever you\u2019re free. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make sure you follow this through.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be consistent about this and I\u2019m sure you will see good results in the end. It\u2019s a good practice of self-discipline, and that\u2019s something that you will need to improve and succeed in your career.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"habit-14-connect-with-people\"><\/span><b>HABIT #14: CONNECT WITH PEOPLE<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-34639\" src=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/download.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/download.png 318w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/download-300x150.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/10-ways-covid-has-changed-the-music-industry\/\"><strong>music industry<\/strong><\/a>, your connections can be a weapon to help you through the harsh industry. It\u2019s also a great way to explore other people&#8217;s music and improve yours.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/golden-tips-for-music-collaborations\/\">Collaborations<\/a> are a common thing in the industry.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The more you connect and collaborate with other musicians, you will be able to learn a thing or two from them about instrument playing, singing, and even music creating. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additionally, you can also reach new audience through their fans.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Related Article:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"entry-title\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/golden-tips-for-music-collaborations\/\">7 Ways To Collaborate With Musicians (And Some Golden Tips On How To Do It Right)<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"habit-15-give-yourself-a-reward\"><\/span><b>HABIT #15: GIVE YOURSELF A REWARD<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-34640\" src=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/GIVE-YOURSELF-A-REWARD.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"501\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/GIVE-YOURSELF-A-REWARD.jpg 680w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/GIVE-YOURSELF-A-REWARD-300x251.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/GIVE-YOURSELF-A-REWARD-600x500.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Though music is your passion, there will surely be times that it becomes too hard for you. Also, being a musician is still a profession, it\u2019s still work so if you better reward yourself still.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No matter how small the achievement you reach, you need to give yourself something. Maybe an hour of rest or a trip somewhere. This is a good way to keep yourself motivated about your music.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I hope these 15 habits listed here would help improve, not just your music but yourselves as well. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They\u2019re not super hard to do too, so you will surely be able to follow them.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Good luck on your music journey!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Related Article:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/11-pieces-advice-young-musician\/\"><strong>11 Pieces Of Music Advice For Every Young Musician<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>_________________________________________________________________<\/p>\n<p><b><i>James Hill<\/i><\/b><i>\u00a0is a veteran of the music industry. He first worked at Warner Reprise Records then later joined Interscope\/ Geffen Records where he managed producers and songwriters and got his first platinum record for Keyshia Cole\u2019s The Way It Is. He is now helping indie artists with branding and manufacturing through his company\u00a0<\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer follow\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\"><span class=\"s1\"><b><i>Unified Manufacturing<\/i><\/b><\/span><\/a><i>, a CD\/DVD,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/vinyl-pressing\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer follow\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">custom vinyl records<\/a>\u00a0and merch company in LA.<\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Making music is already a hard thing to do, couple it with building your music career , it just becomes twenty times harder. 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