🎶 One-Week Singer’s Inventory Challenge

Welcome to the Singer’s Inventory Challenge!

Over the next week, you’ll take a guided look at your own singing — from practice habits to repertoire choices to your artistic identity. The goal is simple: give yourself the space to reflect, get clarity on where you are right now, and uncover what matters most in your vocal journey.

By the end of the challenge, you’ll have a short but powerful snapshot of your voice and practice — plus a set of focused, actionable questions to bring to Office Hours. This way, our time together can be even more personal, practical, and transformative.

Monday, October 6th — Where Am I Now?

• Take 10 minutes to write down:

  • What repertoire or exercises you’re currently working on

  • Your top 3 vocal strengths

  • Your top 3 vocal frustrations

Prompt: What feels easy? What feels like a struggle?

Tuesday, October 7th  — Habits & Routines

• Track your last week of practice:

  • How many days did you sing?

  • How long was each session?

  • Did you warm up, and if so, how?

Prompt: What practice habit would you like to strengthen?

Wednesday, October 8th — Body & Breath Check

• Spend 5 minutes noticing your body: posture, breathing, tension points.

• Try one breathing or release exercise.

• Jot down what feels free and what feels stuck.

Prompt: Where does your body help your singing, and where does it get in the way?

Thursday, October 9th — Repertoire Fit

• Sing one piece you love.

• Ask: Does this repertoire feel like it “fits” my voice right now, or am I forcing it?

• Write down 1–2 pieces you’d like to explore next.

Prompt: How do I know what repertoire is right for me at this stage?

Friday, October 10th — Artistic Identity

• Reflect: Why do I sing?

• What do I want an audience to feel when I sing?

• Write 3 adjectives that describe your ideal sound/identity as a singer.

Prompt: What qualities of my voice do I want to highlight?

Saturday, October 11th — Questions I Need Answered

• Review notes from Days 1–5.

• Circle 2–3 themes that repeat (ex: breath, tension, repertoire, career direction).

• Draft 2–3 specific questions to bring to Office Hours.

Sunday, October 12th — Share & Prepare

• Post your biggest “a-ha” from this challenge in the tonebase forum or journal it for yourself.

• Finalize your list of Office Hour questions and POST them here OR in the Office Hours Livestream Page

Prompt: What do I MOST want clarity on from Heidi/our faculty this week?

Don't forget to tune into the livestream on Wednesday October 15th to get personalized feedback (you are welcome to post videos, too!). 

✅ Deliverables at the end of the challenge:

• A short written inventory of practice habits, body awareness, and repertoire

• 2–3 well-formed questions for Office Hours