How Do I Overcome Self Doubt As A Musician?

Learn Jazz Standards Podcast

Brent Vaartstra: Jazz Musician, Author, and Entrepreneur

Music Commentary, Jazz, Jazz Improvisation, Jazz Saxophone, Jazz Theory, Jazz Bass, Jazz Piano, Education, Music, Jazz Guitar, Jazz Solo, Jazz Standards, Jazz Trumpet, How To

4.8 • 536 Ratings

🗓️ 15 April 2024

⏱️ 10 minutes

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In this week's episode, Brent discusses a common struggle many musicians face: self-doubt. Through a poignant listener question, he addresses the pervasive nature of self-doubt and shares personal anecdotes, making it evident that even world-class musicians experience this phenomenon. Throughout the episode, Brent offers actionable insights and practical strategies for overcoming self-doubt. By reframing self-doubt as a natural part of the creative process, musicians can cultivate resilienc...

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0:29.5	That's LJSinnerCircle.com or find the link in the show notes.
0:34.8	Now, on to today's episode.
0:53.1	Music the show notes. Now, on to today's episode. All right, everybody, what's going on?
0:54.3	Brent here from Learn Jazz Standers.
0:55.7	Welcome to the Learn Jazz Danors podcast.
0:57.7	Another week here on the show.
1:00.1	This is where I'm answering your jazz and music questions five days a week to help you have more fun than ever playing music.
1:05.7	And, of course, to shorten the learning curve in your jazz journey.
1:10.1	We're kicking off the week with a really great
1:12.2	question from Walt Loftstrom. Let's give it a listen. Hi, Brandt. Sometimes I get stuck with self-doubt
1:19.7	creeping in during the creation or sharing of my music. Do you have experiences that you can
1:25.1	share on how you might have handled that?
1:28.3	Hey, Walt.
1:34.2	Well, you know, listen, self-doubt as a musician is completely normal, right?
1:36.1	And it's human nature, of course, as you know.
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