Always Auditioning

Okay, first of all, you may be wondering why I am talking about “healing” in the first place. As performers, we build up all this emotional baggage. It is always good to explore ways to calm down and center ourselves. “Find that happy place.” So, why not read on and see if this tool may help you out when you are in a bad place.
I had never heard about this concept before. It doesn’t need to be done with instruments. The human voice is an easy way to heal with sound. Now, don’t think I am talking about singing, there is a difference.

A good way to get an idea of what I am talking about it is by applying this exercise. Close your eyes and let yourself become fully aware of how you are feeling. Then commit that into sound. Make noises that emit whatever you are feeling. Keep doing it until you naturally feel you have released the emotion. This doesn’t take as long as you would think.
I did this and let out sounds that expressed the tension I have been feeling. All of the stress that has been building up - I committed it to sound. When I had finished, I felt unbelievably better. I had released the tension. I may have to do it again and regularly. It was fantastic because I really felt healed.
I understand if you don’t want to do it around another person. I didn’t. I made sure I was all alone. I wanted to not judge any of the noises I would make and fully experience this unique way to heal.
What are you waiting for? Try it. If anything, it can really put you in a good place right before an audition or a show.