Practice Logs

Audition logs are a great way to gather data on how you audition and track patterns. My audition log tracks different elements of my audition day such as what time I woke up, what I sang, and how I felt in the room. By tracking these different parts of my day and looking for patterns, I can better set myself up for success. As our musical theatre audition season was largely cut short due to COVID-19 and my audition log grows cobwebs, I find myself brushing the dust off of another log that has been sitting dormant.

On and off over the past few years, I have used a practice log. Sometimes I use it to focus on my vocal technique. I note how long I’ve practiced, what I worked on, what I had trouble with, and what was going well. Likewise, when logging my practice time while focusing on acting, I have been better able to delve into the character. Through being mindful and really paying attention to what I discover while practicing, I have been able to make greater strides and get to know my voice even better

Have you kept a practice log? What have you noticed?