Whether you play the ukulele, piano, drums, or clarinet, creating and completing a New Year’s resolution will help you grow as a musician. If you aren’t sure which goal to choose, here are a few to spark your inspiration.

3 New Year’s Resolutions for Musicians

1. Learn a Different Instrument

If you already know how to play more than one instrument, add another to your skillset. Learning instruments within the same family is an excellent way to quickly expand your repertoire since you’re already familiar with one.

For example, if you’re a proficient guitar player, opt for ukulele lessons. This instrument is similar to the guitar but typically features four strings instead of six. Take this ambition a step further by mastering the other types of strummed instruments, like the bass and banjo.

2. Study the Parts

If you want to stick with the musical instrument you have now, get more familiar with it by studying its various components. Go on a factory tour to learn about each parts’ purpose and how they work with the others.

Hearing about your instrument’s fabrication process from a master craftsman will help you get a better understanding of how the instrument produces sound. This will hone your ear, and you’ll be able to identify when the instrument isn’t producing the right sound.

3. Plan a Performance

Reach out to local venues or coordinate a virtual show with other musicians to put on a performance. Getting in front of an audience presents an excellent opportunity to work on your showmanship. If the crowd enjoys the show, you’ll be more likely to get booked and referred for future gigs. To prepare for the event, plan a quick speech to greet everyone and learn current chart-toppers to accommodate any requests.

If learning the ukulele is on your list of New Year’s resolutions, head to Kanile' a 'Ukulele in Kaneohe, HI. This locally owned shop has provided high-quality instruments to musicians of all skill levels for over 20 years. You can even tour their state-of-the-art factory, where you’ll learn how skilled artisans make each instrument. Call (808) 234-2868 to schedule a guided tour, or take a virtual visit online.