Welcome to episode 25 of the LJS Podcast where today we are talking about 4 fears that jazz musicians face and how to overcome them. Jazz musicians (and musicians in general) tend to be especially hard on themselves. They are constantly upset with their playing and worried about what others think about them. It’s time to overcome these fears. Listen in!
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In this episode
- They are afraid of what others think about their playing.
- They are afraid they won’t like their own playing.
- They are afraid they will never be satisfied with their music.
- They are afraid they won’t be able to “hang” in a given musical situation (They don’t have the ability).
Important Links:
LJS Inner Circle Membership
Free Guide to learn standards by ear: Learn Jazz Standards the Smart Way
Listen to episode 24: Why Jazz Is Unpopular and What We Can Do About It
Mentioned in the podcast:
Article: Why I Gave Up On Hating My Playing