LJS 03: How to Overcome Low Self-Esteem as a Musician - a podcast by Brent Vaartstra: Jazz Musician, Author, and Entrepreneur

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



* Stop comparing yourself to others.



* Everyone has a different story.





* Realize that musicianship is a journey.



* Don't look at it as a destination, look at it as a journey.





* Don't place all of your self-worth into music.



* Find self-worth in other things





* Play music because you love it.



* 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

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"Broomsticks" by Camden Hughes.

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