New Year, new jams! Instead of the usual unrealistic resolutions, let’s focus on fun, achievable goals for 2026. If you’re a music enthusiast or an aspiring creative, here are five New Year’s resolutions you can actually keep, and enjoy keeping.
Release Your Unreleased Tracks
Stop hoarding those beats! So many producers and musicians have hard drives full of ‘almost finished’ songs. This year, resolve to let them see the light of day. You might be your own worst critic, but remember that you never know which song will be your big hit until you put it out for listeners to decide. Don’t worry about perfection; if it brings you joy, hit that upload button. The world is waiting to hear what you’ve made. Go ahead and polish up your favorite demo and share it.
Explore New Genres and Artists
Tired of listening to the same playlists on repeat? Spice up your musical diet. Make a resolution to explore genres you’ve never tried or check out artists outside your usual radar, because exploring unfamiliar music introduces fresh ideas, emotions, and cultural insights that can supercharge your creativity. Maybe a jazz piano riff or an Afrobeat rhythm might be what your next track needs. So, hit shuffle on a world music playlist or ask friends for recommendations outside your usual bubble, and you’ll quickly become a more versatile artist with a richer palette of sounds to draw from.
Take a Short Music Course
If you’ve always wanted to learn DJing or improve your vocal technique, but felt too busy to go back to school, this year, give yourself the gift of learning. Enroll in a short course – something that fits your schedule and fuels your passion. Remember, there’s no ‘right’ age to begin learning music. Our short courses are designed with flexibility in mind, giving you access to the same world-class facilities and expert lecturers as a degree program.
Explore our range of short courses that cover everything from Music Production and Sound Engineering to DJing and Vocal Performance. Whether it’s a weekend course or a 3-month online class, you’ll pick up new skills and meet fellow music lovers. It might even kickstart the next phase of your musical journey!
Attend a Festival or Gig
There’s nothing like the energy of a live crowd singing along to your favorite song. If you’ve been cooped up in the studio, resolve to attend at least one live show, not only to support your favorite artists but also to inspire new ideas, introduce you to different genres, and fuel your passion for music. So dance, sing, and soak in the vibes, and it’s a fun reminder of why you fell in love with music in the first place. You might even come home with a few new favourite bands.
Collaborate with Other Creatives
Music isn’t meant to be a solo sport. One resolution you’ll definitely enjoy is collaborating more with fellow musicians and creatives; whether it’s co-writing a song, jamming with a new band, or swapping remixes with a producer friend. Every collaboration is a chance to learn, and you might pick up new production tricks or find fresh inspiration from your collaborator’s style. Plus, working with others is just more fun and can kickstart ideas you’d never come up with alone. Go ahead and reach out, say yes to that jam session, or start a remote project with an old bandmate. Two creative heads are better than one!
The best resolutions are the ones that add joy to your life, so keep things fun and pressure-free. Celebrate the small wins along the way, and here’s to a 2026 filled with good vibes, new sounds, and creative growth. You’ve got this – happy music-making!
