Every year, many artists make the same resolutions: to release more music, to grow on platforms, to professionalise the project or to take it “more seriously”. The problem is not having resolutions, but not turning them into something realistic and sustainable.
In 2026, the difference between a resolution that remains an idea and one that is fulfilled lies in how it is set out from the outset. It is not about wanting more, but about deciding better.
WHY ARTISTIC INTENTIONS ARE OFTEN HALF-HEARTEDLY PURSUED
Most musical resolutions fail because they are formulated as desires, not as processes. “I want to grow”, “I want to make a living from music” or “I want to release more songs” are legitimate intentions, but not very actionable.
When a purpose has no structure, it ends up being diluted by routine, fatigue and the lack of immediate results. In January there is motivation; in March, doubts; in June, abandonment.
START THE YEAR WITH REALISTIC RESOLUTIONS AS AN ARTIST
Making a purpose happen means adjusting it to the reality of the project. Not all artists have the same time, resources or context, and assuming this from the start avoids unnecessary frustration.
A good artistic resolution for 2026 is not ambitious in quantity, but clear in direction. Knowing what you want to prioritise this year makes it easier for day-to-day decisions to go in the same direction.
TURNING RESOLUTIONS INTO CONCRETE DECISIONS
Resolutions begin to be fulfilled when they are no longer abstract. Deciding how many releases to make, at what pace, what kind of songs, or what aspects of the project to improve turns a general idea into a possible plan.
Making concrete decisions at the beginning of the year reduces improvisation and makes it possible to move forward more consistently, even when motivation fluctuates.
THE IMPORTANCE OF PROCESSES VERSUS RESULTS
Many artists become frustrated because they measure their purpose only by visible results. However, growth often comes from well-sustained processes: constancy, learning, revision and progressive improvement.
In 2026, keeping resolutions means focusing on habits that can be sustained over time, rather than goals that depend on external factors.
FOLLOW UP SO THAT RESOLUTIONS ARE NOT LOST
A resolution that is not reviewed ends up being forgotten. Setting aside times during the year to evaluate progress, adjust expectations and correct course is key to keeping goals alive.
Monitoring is not control, it is adaptation. It allows the project to evolve without losing its initial direction.
FULFILLING PURPOSE AS AN ARTIST IS A MATTER OF FOCUS
The artists who succeed in making progress are not those who set more goals, but those who align their goals with their reality and their available energy.
Making New Year's resolutions happen means starting with less noise, more focus and a clear idea of where you want to take your music project in 2026.
Starting the year with well thought-out resolutions, clear decisions and sustainable processes increases the chances that the project will make real and steady progress throughout the year.
