Blogtember day 3: Pass on some useful advice or information you learned and always remembered.
Your voice is like your elbow. It’s always there.
Okay. That seems a little out there, but hear me out. I’ve referenced my late voice teacher many times on here. He’s someone I still think about on a daily basis, even five years after leukemia took him from this world. To know David was to have known an angel. Extremely kind. Insanely talented, but always humble. Similar to fake it til you make it, this phrase was another one of his pearls of wisdom.
Why elbow? Well, look down at your elbow. Isn’t it hard to see? You kinda have to twist your arm to look at your elbow–the outside of your elbow. Sometimes it seems like it’s not there depending on which angle you’re looking at it. But it is there.
Your voice is like your elbow can very well be Your [insert talent here] is like your elbow. It’s always there. Sometimes singers can be insecure, just like any other artist. Sometimes the voice “isn’t there.” Is it gone? Of course not. The singer may just be going through allergies, the common cold, or trying to sing too early in the morning. When you realize that your voice hasn’t gone anywhere and all you have to do is try to sing with a different approach, your voice miraculously returns.
Your voice is like your elbow is all about trusting in your capabilities even when you don’t have much self-confidence. It’s about trusting yourself to do what you’ve been working towards and not allowing your mind to get in the way. Self-doubt is a horrible monster that can break down any person, artistic or not. You start second-guessing facts and in a short time it’s hard to believe in yourself.
Your voice is like your elbow. It’s always there. Believe that you can do the task at hand. Trust yourself and your capabilities and you will achieve your goal. And if you’re a singer, that high note will soon glide through the air like a hot knife through butter.
Nicole @ Treasure Tromp says
this is such wonderful advice. and a welcomed reminder right about now.
Kristyn says
This is fantastic advice! And so true. I never thought about it like that before…he was a genius!
Lisette says
He really was! I miss him so much.
Samm says
Snaps for starting my day off right, Lisette :)
Meg says
Lovely and true! It’s often easy to doubt ourselves, to question ourselves. But we have to trust we can do it . . . and fake it ’til you make it, indeed! :)
Rachel G says
Now that’s a phrase I’ve never heard before! hmmm….you definitely have to think a little bit about it to really understand.
Aubrey says
Oh I love this and what a cute way of saying it! It took me a long time to trust in my capabilities and know-how. My first instinct was to ask others when I should have been asking within. But I finally got there and it’s so freeing to just believe that you have the answer, even if it takes a bit of digging it’s still there. Thanks for sharing!
Cassie says
I love this & will have to remember it. =]
Kristyn Monaghan says
Love this! Such a wonderful way to think about things! Thanks for sharing it! xoxo
Rachel says
<3 this!! Perfect advice. For sure needed this today!
Rachel says
I LOVE this advice. It’s so true, and the quirky analogy makes it even more memorable. :)
Lisette says
LOL! It’s why I remember it now! I’m sure you’ll never forget them now :)
Amanda says
That is fantastic advice. Definitely something I needed to hear. Thank you for sharing!
Patricia says
This is beautiful advice! I love it. Thank you for sharing :)