LJS 03: How to Overcome Low Self-Esteem as a Musician




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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The LJS Podcast is the podcast where you get weekly jazz tips, interviews, stories and advice for becoming a better jazz musician! Hosting the show is the jazz musician behind learnjazzstandards.com, author, and entrepreneur Brent Vaartstra, who’s one goal is to answer any question about playing jazz music you may have. Jazz can be a challenging music to learn and play, but it doesn’t have to be so hard. Each episode features a specific musical challenge that jazz students may come across, where it is discussed and answered. Special jazz guests frequent the show, sharing their expertise on an array of different musical subject matter. Listeners are invited to call in with their jazz questions to the podcast hotline, where it could get answered on a future LJS Podcast episode. Join thousands of other listeners getting free jazz education every week!