PERFORMANCE TIP — Don’t Give Up Too Soon
Don’t Give Up Too Soon
In the performing arts world, it’s easy to compare yourself to others. You might see someone in your class who learns choreography instantly, memorises lines after one read, or hits vocal runs as if they were born doing it. Meanwhile, you might need extra time to learn the same material.
Here’s the truth: every performer grows at a different pace. Some are fast burners, others are slow burners—but both can become incredible. What matters most isn’t how quickly you learn, but how consistently you show up and work.
Performance is built on a balance of:
Skill – the techniques you learn and train for
Talent – the natural gifts you’re born with
Hard work – the effort you put in, even when it’s not easy
Determination – the drive to keep going, even when you want to quit
You can have talent without determination and still fail to progress. But if you combine even a little natural ability with consistent practice and perseverance, you can often surpass the most naturally gifted performers. Why? Because resilience, focus, and determination allow you to keep improving long after others plateau.
Think of it like this:
A dancer who struggles with picking up fast choreography but refuses to give up will eventually develop sharper memory and stronger focus than someone who never had to work for it.
An actor who stumbles over lines at first but practices with discipline will often bring deeper understanding and emotion to a role.
A singer who has to grind through scales and breathing exercises every day builds lasting technique, while a naturally gifted voice might falter without training.
Remember: If you’re not good at something right away, that doesn’t mean you never will be—it just means you’re still building. The strongest performers aren’t always the ones who start out the best. They’re the ones who stay the course, keep practicing, and use determination to transform weaknesses into strengths.