LJS 03: How to Overcome Low Self-Esteem as a Musician
Learn Jazz Standards Podcast - A podcast by Brent Vaartstra: Jazz Musician, Author, and Entrepreneur
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Welcome to episode 3 of the LJS Podcast where today we are talking about how to overcome low self-esteem as a musician. In this episode we talk about how musicians (especially jazz musicians) can suffer from low self-esteem by being hard on themselves and unhappy with their playing. We walk through 4 different things to consider to help overcome low self-esteem as a musician. Listen in!
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In this episode
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Stop comparing yourself to others.
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Everyone has a different story.
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Realize that musicianship is a journey.
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Don't look at it as a destination, look at it as a journey.
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Don't place all of your self worth into music.
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Find self worth in other things
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Play music because you love it.
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Stop looking at music as a means to an end, but rather something to be valued and enjoyed now.
Listen to episode 2: How to Properly Learn a Jazz Standard
Show Music
"Broomsticks" by Camden Hughes.
Suggested Reading
Stop Beating Yourself Up!
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