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joshua
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Haridwar, Uttarakhand, India
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What do you need to achieve your goal? Think of time, skills, etc.
What do you need to achieve your goal? Think of time, skills, etc.
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Elizabeth Bryson
Songwriter
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Parkton, Maryland
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Elizabeth’s Answer
Hi Joshua!
Practice your instrument, if you are writer, keep writing and go to open mic nights if you have the opportunity. At first it may seem there's a lot to do in order to achieve your goal, but be patient with yourself. Everyone is different and naturally excels or gravitates to their own strengths in music. Once it starts to become more clear to you, focus on that area. Your timeline is unique and does not have to be the same timeline as other musicians. Enjoy the music. All of it! As Rebecca said, May Almighty God bless you!!
Practice your instrument, if you are writer, keep writing and go to open mic nights if you have the opportunity. At first it may seem there's a lot to do in order to achieve your goal, but be patient with yourself. Everyone is different and naturally excels or gravitates to their own strengths in music. Once it starts to become more clear to you, focus on that area. Your timeline is unique and does not have to be the same timeline as other musicians. Enjoy the music. All of it! As Rebecca said, May Almighty God bless you!!
steve wright
Drummer
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Tijeras, New Mexico
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steve’s Answer
Time wise, there is no definite answer as your goals will change as you mature with your music. In other words, say you're a drummer and want to learn and know the instrument. Learning the rudiments might be a goal, mastering them might be the next goal. As you find other musicians to jam with, you may find the goalposts need to be reset again. Because you're growing as a musician.
Skills require practice. Repetition=perfection. But that is all up to you as an individual. The more you put into it, the more you'll get out of it. Make it a daily habit to practice at a set time and keep that commitment to yourself. Even on days when you're really not up to picking up those sticks or that bass guitar or sitting at the piano... sit and play anyway. Times like that is when you just play with nowhere to go. Improvise. You'll be surprised at what you know because of what you've practiced. This also applies to playing with others as you'll learn the comfort of teamwork and with that come more skills to learn and master. But remember to learn at you own pace. It doesn't matter how quickly you get a grip on something new or if it takes a while to hold on to it. Once you do hold it, it's yours forever, because now you know it.
Being a musician is a rough road, Joshua, and putting in the time to master your instrument is a lifetime adventure as you're always experiencing something new. I wish you the best in reaching your goals and setting new ones.
Skills require practice. Repetition=perfection. But that is all up to you as an individual. The more you put into it, the more you'll get out of it. Make it a daily habit to practice at a set time and keep that commitment to yourself. Even on days when you're really not up to picking up those sticks or that bass guitar or sitting at the piano... sit and play anyway. Times like that is when you just play with nowhere to go. Improvise. You'll be surprised at what you know because of what you've practiced. This also applies to playing with others as you'll learn the comfort of teamwork and with that come more skills to learn and master. But remember to learn at you own pace. It doesn't matter how quickly you get a grip on something new or if it takes a while to hold on to it. Once you do hold it, it's yours forever, because now you know it.
Being a musician is a rough road, Joshua, and putting in the time to master your instrument is a lifetime adventure as you're always experiencing something new. I wish you the best in reaching your goals and setting new ones.
Paul Anthony Rashley
Music Producer/Retired Army
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Oregon, Ohio
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Paul Anthony’s Answer
If I could only give one piece of advice, it would be this: make friends. The music world is full of talented people, but the ones who grow the fastest usually don't do it alone.
Learn your craft, practice consistently, and be open to feedback. But also be kind, encourage other musicians, celebrate their wins, and don't be afraid to ask questions. The friends you make today could become your future bandmates, producers, songwriters, or business partners.
Goals take time. Keep learning, keep creating, and remember that every great musician started as a beginner.
Learn your craft, practice consistently, and be open to feedback. But also be kind, encourage other musicians, celebrate their wins, and don't be afraid to ask questions. The friends you make today could become your future bandmates, producers, songwriters, or business partners.
Goals take time. Keep learning, keep creating, and remember that every great musician started as a beginner.
Shelby Steingraeber
Director of Sales Enablement
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Austin, Texas
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Shelby’s Answer
I'm a huge fan of SMART goal setting. SMART is ....Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time Bound goals.
Step one: get specific about your goal. What/why/how will it impact you and others?
Step two: decide how you'll measure your progress. What will help you know you are on track
Step three: get real and honest! Is your goal achievable, and how do you know? It's okay if your goals feel BIG, that's a good thing!
Step four: is your goal relevant to your interests, hopes and dreams? Make sure it's relevant to these.
Step five: time bound goals are important. Set a deadline/ time you want to achieve your goal by- hold yourself accountable, and tell others around you so they can help, too :)
Step one: get specific about your goal. What/why/how will it impact you and others?
Step two: decide how you'll measure your progress. What will help you know you are on track
Step three: get real and honest! Is your goal achievable, and how do you know? It's okay if your goals feel BIG, that's a good thing!
Step four: is your goal relevant to your interests, hopes and dreams? Make sure it's relevant to these.
Step five: time bound goals are important. Set a deadline/ time you want to achieve your goal by- hold yourself accountable, and tell others around you so they can help, too :)
Anuj Gupta
Software Engineering
320
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Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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Anuj’s Answer
Your academic major matters less than most people think. What matters are the skills you demonstrate, the experiences you accumulate, and the professional relationships you build. Many successful professionals work in fields unrelated to their degree.
Doran Heck
Music Production
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Asheville, North Carolina
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Doran’s Answer
Hi Joshua,
That's interesting you are from India. I've never been there, but I really like Indian food. Here in America we have many good Indian restaurants.
When I was starting college, my goal was to become a professional saxophone player. I put in the time to practice and play in various ensembles as well as taking two types of music theory classes. At the end of five years I obtained a music education degree with a minor in jazz performance. I still wanted to be a professional jazz musician, but life had other ideas.
Putting time into practicing music is very valuable no matter what your goals are. That discipline alone will help you in your life journey.
Playing music with others is very important as well to reach your goal(s). This teaches you your strengths and weaknesses as a musician. Playing in bands and or ensembles allows you to shape and develop your goals over time.
Music can be a hard way to make a living but the act of trying is well worth the effort. You may end up a music performer, music teacher, studio sound artist or recording artist, or someone who hasn't make a career at music but plays as a hobby maybe on your own or at jam sessions. After graduating college I worked in a travel agency office and played music on the side. From there I played in military bands and got to travel all over the world performing for all kinds of people. I've played in various jam sessions over the years as well as jazz bands. Now Im a recording artist that plays saxophone, flute and keyboards. The point is goals change over time so enjoy your journey.
Sincerely,
Doran
That's interesting you are from India. I've never been there, but I really like Indian food. Here in America we have many good Indian restaurants.
When I was starting college, my goal was to become a professional saxophone player. I put in the time to practice and play in various ensembles as well as taking two types of music theory classes. At the end of five years I obtained a music education degree with a minor in jazz performance. I still wanted to be a professional jazz musician, but life had other ideas.
Putting time into practicing music is very valuable no matter what your goals are. That discipline alone will help you in your life journey.
Playing music with others is very important as well to reach your goal(s). This teaches you your strengths and weaknesses as a musician. Playing in bands and or ensembles allows you to shape and develop your goals over time.
Music can be a hard way to make a living but the act of trying is well worth the effort. You may end up a music performer, music teacher, studio sound artist or recording artist, or someone who hasn't make a career at music but plays as a hobby maybe on your own or at jam sessions. After graduating college I worked in a travel agency office and played music on the side. From there I played in military bands and got to travel all over the world performing for all kinds of people. I've played in various jam sessions over the years as well as jazz bands. Now Im a recording artist that plays saxophone, flute and keyboards. The point is goals change over time so enjoy your journey.
Sincerely,
Doran
Martha D. Kramer
Corporate Training and Communications
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New York, New York
Updated
Martha D.’s Answer
Hi, Joshua, and thank you for your question.
Different goals require different effort and commitment. May I assume that your goal relates to music as a career? If so, your goal requires:
- Instruction (or self-study) in the music type and instrumentation. This is ongoing since there is likely always more to learn and the music likely evolves.
- Daily practice to keep up and improve your skills. Hopefully, this also is enjoyable as well as a requirement.
- Seeking opportunities to perform in front of others. You could learn from each opportunity as well as make yourself known. Again, this should be enjoyable as well as a requirement. A natural step is to create recordings either live or in-studio. This requires post-production, distribution, and promotion as well as the funds for each step.
- Building a community with other musicians to provide support to each other - encouraging, making music together, informing others of opportunities and more.
I hope this helps and wish you good luck!
Different goals require different effort and commitment. May I assume that your goal relates to music as a career? If so, your goal requires:
- Instruction (or self-study) in the music type and instrumentation. This is ongoing since there is likely always more to learn and the music likely evolves.
- Daily practice to keep up and improve your skills. Hopefully, this also is enjoyable as well as a requirement.
- Seeking opportunities to perform in front of others. You could learn from each opportunity as well as make yourself known. Again, this should be enjoyable as well as a requirement. A natural step is to create recordings either live or in-studio. This requires post-production, distribution, and promotion as well as the funds for each step.
- Building a community with other musicians to provide support to each other - encouraging, making music together, informing others of opportunities and more.
I hope this helps and wish you good luck!
Julie Griesser
Auditor
15
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Chicago, Illinois
Updated
Julie’s Answer
Good question! Here are some things that will help you achieve your goals: a strong work ethic and discipline. Honing these skills early on can help you in many different walks of life and will aid you in achieving your goals, whether personal or professional. Working hard towards something and approaching it with discipline will allow you to stay on track towards your goals. Whether this be making a plan and sticking to it or seeking out the guidance you need to learn something or get something done. Best of luck!
Rebecca Tang
Banking
2660
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Hong Kong
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Rebecca’s Answer
Thank you for your question.
Below are my suggestions :
1. Firstly, put do your ultimate goal and think about what do you need to achieve the achieve, e.g. knowledge, skills, time, etc.
2. Put down a plan steps by steps how to achieve the goals including attend the course to acquire skills, etc.
3. Breakdown the plan into short term milestones
4. Implement the plan
5. Review the plan regularly on the progress and make adjustment if necessary
Hope this helps! Good Luuck!
May Almighty God bless you!
Below are my suggestions :
1. Firstly, put do your ultimate goal and think about what do you need to achieve the achieve, e.g. knowledge, skills, time, etc.
2. Put down a plan steps by steps how to achieve the goals including attend the course to acquire skills, etc.
3. Breakdown the plan into short term milestones
4. Implement the plan
5. Review the plan regularly on the progress and make adjustment if necessary
Hope this helps! Good Luuck!
May Almighty God bless you!