Home | Stories | Quiz: What Should Your Musical New Year’s Resolution Be? Quiz: What Should Your Musical New Year’s Resolution Be? By Adela Skowronski | January 4, 2023 Share this Post <section><h2><h1>What Should Your Musical New Year’s Resolution Be?</h1><h2><strong></strong></h2></h2><p><p dir="ltr">Realistic New Year’s resolutions are difficult to create, and even harder to maintain. Let WFMT help you set some achievable, musical goals as we head into the new year!</p></p></section><section><h2><h2><strong>I</strong>mprove sight-reading</h2></h2><p>It’s obvious you are a dedicated musician, but take some time to explore music you’re unfamiliar with — whether that’s sight-reading, going to a jam session, or trying an open mic! </p></section><section><h3><h2><strong>Check out more concerts!</strong></h2></h3><p>Music is often best appreciated live, especially when you live in a city as diverse in performers as Chicago. Check out adventurous and familiar concerts at beloved and brand-new venues (including streaming)! Be sure to follow WFMT for concert ideas throughout the year. <br /></p></section><section><h3><h2>Learn a new instrument!<strong></strong></h2></h3><p>You clearly have the passion for music... why not transfer that love into performing? Whether via YouTube or private lessons, <a href="https://www.wfmt.com/2019/12/30/everyone-can-play-6-easy-steps-to-finding-a-new-instrument/" target="_blank">it’s never too late to pick up an instrument</a>. And if you already play an instrument, why not pick up one more?<br /></p></section><section><h3><h2><strong>Be bold!</strong></h2></h3><p>Try exploring more musical forms, eras, genres, and subgenres... even those you don’t think that you like. You might be surprised by the gems that you find. <br /></p></section><section><h3><h2>Keep it up!</h2></h3><p>Wow! You’re truly immersed in music. Keep on listening to music (as if we had to tell you!), and maybe consider adding another hobby to balance out the tunes!<br /></p></section><section><h2><h2>How many instruments do you play regularly?</h2></h2></section><section><h3><h2>Which of the following is the closest to your morning routine?<br /></h2></h3></section><section><h3><h2>What do you like to listen to in the car?</h2></h3></section><section><h3><h2>How many concerts have you seen in the last year?</h2></h3></section><section><h3><h2>Which artist do you currently listen to the most?</h2></h3></section><section><h3><h2>How late are you willing to stay out for a concert?</h2></h3></section><section><h3><h2>What is the most you would be willing to spend for concert tickets?</h2></h3></section><section><h3><h2>Which of the following best describes the way you like to listen to your music?<br /></h2></h3></section><section><h3><h2>Which of these goals resonates with you the most?<br /></h2></h3></section> Tags Show AllHide Just for FunNew Year'sQuizRelated PostsWaltzes in a Pandemic: How Vienna Phil Will Continue Its New Year’s TraditionQuiz: How Well Do You Know Sergei Rachmaninoff’s Life and Times?How To Choose the Best Speakers to Listen to WFMT (and All Your Favorite Music!)In the Age of the Visual Album, What Can Opera Learn from Beyoncé?Quiz: Should These Opera Characters Be on the Naughty or Nice List?'Art unfolding': Leading American Composer Jennifer Higdon Tackles New Instruments, Breaks Boundaries
