03/01/2026
Am primit acest e-mail de la Thomann si mi s-a parut un mesaj foarte frumos, pentru toti artistii:
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"Hi!
Do you sometimes feel pressured by New Year's resolutions? Of course, it's good to set yourself goals. But they should be good for you. Music shouldn’t be just another chore for you, but something that helps you relax, express yourself, and recharge your batteries. Here are five resolutions that can guide you and strengthen your well-being.
1. Take the pressure off
When it comes to making music, it's not about being better than others. Don't let perfectly polished social media videos drive you crazy. Just play for yourself more often, without recording, without evaluation, without a goal. Enjoy playing for its own sake! See making music as your break from everyday life! By the way, many great ideas are born in peace and quiet and from the gut rather than under constant pressure to perform. 😉
2. Get in touch
Do you play on your own? Find some fellow musicians, because nothing connects people like making music together! You'll be amazed at how much your creativity will benefit from interacting with other musicians. Their different musical backgrounds, tastes, preferences, and playing styles will constantly give you new inspiration. Whether in the rehearsal room, at home, or online, making music together is good for you and can remind you that it's not about perfection, but about the shared experience.
3. Listen to music consciously more often
You’re surrounded by music every day, but do you allow yourself enough time in your daily routine to actively listen to music? Make it your goal for 2026 to listen to an entire album more often without doing anything else! You can also listen to your favourite pieces with a new focus. How are the songs structured and arranged? What do the lyrics say? Which sounds do you particularly like? What are the instruments in the background playing? We can promise you this: putting on a pair of good headphones and really focusing on listening to the music is great fun and can inspire your own creativity! It's like a spa day for musicians.
4. Support independent musicians
Make it your goal to attend more small concerts and festivals again. There’s so much interesting music to discover! Local bands often play in small clubs, where you can be closer to them than in huge venues. Support them, buy their merch, discover what's happening outside the mainstream. Who knows, maybe their next tour will be a big stadium tour!
5. Be open to new things
Step out of your music bubble! Listen to music from other eras, other cultures, and genres that are foreign to you. Maybe even deliberately listen to music that you thought was terrible. There’s something interesting to discover everywhere that can enrich your musical life!
We wish you a relaxed and musical start to the new year! 🎉
Stay tuned and all the best, from Treppendorf, Meon."
