Memorize the Melody by learning it by ear. Then write down the notes on a piece of paper.

• Sing the Root of Each Chord

• Sing 1 2 1 Exercise

• Sing 12321 Exercise

• Sing the Chords 1 3 5 7

Find three different recordings of the song and a soloist, and find your favorites

• Listen to the chorus 3 times

• Be able to sing it with the recording 3 times

• Sing it without the recording 3 times

• Perform it with a backing track

• Write down the solo on staff paper

• Find Motifs that work

• Develop it in every way you can think of

• Rule of three during the solo - play a motif at least 3 times

• Decide on a Topic or Motif

• Leave Space (Reflect on what you just said)

• Stick to your Motif (Rule of 3)

• Use Low hanging fruit

  • Dynamics, register, speed, harmony, articulation

• Create a story and have an arc to your solo, start simple and grow to a big ending