This January, we’ve taken a weekly tour through some of the most important New Year’s Resolutions for musicians. We’ve discussed everything from co-writing, to maintaining accountability toward our goals, to the fears that we must overcome to achieve our desired levels of success.

The question remains, though: how can we actively ensure our own growth on a daily basis? What are the techniques and skills we need to learn to develop not only as artists, but creative professionals?

I’ve got a few ideas, and I compiled them into a list below. Let’s explore!