October glows with orange—the colour of optimism, independence, creativity, and fun. But this week, we’re adding one more spark to that list: adventure.
Adventure is the heartbeat of artistry. It’s what happens when we step outside the familiar and explore new paths with curiosity and courage. It’s about the willingness to try something new—to take a musical risk, to experiment with your sound, to trust the unknown and see what unfolds.
Think of your artistic journey like setting sail on an open sea. Your intention, the one you set last week, is your North Star—your guiding light. It reminds you where you’re headed, even when the waters get choppy. But to reach that destination, you need more than just a star—you need a map. That map is made up of your goals.
This week, your challenge is to chart your course.
➡️Create five clear, measurable, and attainable goals that will move you toward your North Star over the next nine months. Spend some time writing goals that are simple, specific, and honest.Â
What do you truly want to achieve?Â
What small, daily steps will get you there?Â
Clear goals make your practice purposeful, increase commitment, and tell your brain to pay attention.
Ask Someone You Admire
Who do you admire who’s already reached your North Star? Take time to reach out. Ask them what steps they took, what they wished they’d known earlier, and what habits helped them most. A short conversation can reveal practical routes you hadn’t considered and accelerate your own adventure.
Suggested questions to ask:
What three things did you do most consistently to prepare for auditions?
Which teachers, classes, or resources helped you the most?
What mistakes did you make early on — and how did you fix them?
How did you manage nerves on big audition or performance days?
What is one daily habit you would recommend to someone aiming for a lead role?
Hearing someone’s real path demystifies the process and gives you a living map to follow.
Gratitude + Adventure
Since we just celebrated Thanksgiving, let this week’s adventure be rooted in gratitude. Give thanks for the gift of your voice, the courage to try, and the people who support your artistry. Gratitude grounds us; adventure propels us forward. Together they create a joyful, resilient practice life.
Your practical next steps (do this now)
Write your five goals by hand — be specific and honest.
Place them in your practice space where you’ll see them daily.
Choose one small action you can do today toward Goal #1.
Reach out to one person you admire and ask one of the suggested questions.
Track your progress weekly and celebrate the small victories.
Research shows writing goals helps turn intention into reality. Let your North Star guide you, and let your goals chart the course.
Let the adventure begin. 🌟
This Week’s Focus Word: ADVENTUROUS
Try. Explore. Play. Be brave enough to discover what your voice wants to say.
Keep singing,
Andrea “adventure’s my middle name” Donais
“Every production of an artist should be the expression of an adventure of his soul.”Â
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~ W. Somerset Maugham