Most musicians today suffer from some level of self-doubt, whether latent or utterly crippling. Learning to interpret feedback is a priority.
Tag: mental health
Thriving as a Musician With a Chronic Illness
Helpful examples and advice from musicians who have gone through chronic pain and come out of it successful, and inspirational!
7 Tips for Staying Inspired When You’re Feeling Off
The last few years have been hard for all of us, arm yourself with these creative strategies and never lose momentum again.
5 Ways My Freelance Music Career Supports My Mental Wellness
A touching OpEd from a concert cellist about how and why her switch to freelance has been able to help manage her mental health.
How to Develop a Longterm Mindset for Your Music Career
One of the biggest enemies of mental health in the music industry is time; success never happens overnight. Here are some tips for longevity.
The Introverted Musician’s Guide to Showing Up Authentically
A motivating meditation on the unique gifts, perspectives, and values that introverts can bring to a competitive music industry.
Why We (Really, Really) Need Live Music
With the Covid-19 pandemic lasting this long, music fans are wondering whether live music will ever truly return. Here’s why it should…
6 Creative Ways to Help Support Indie Artists Right Now
We’re not out of this pandemic yet, and artists everywhere are still struggling — beyond buying albums, how else can you help support?
A Guide to Fighting Ageism in the Music Industry
Nobody would disagree that ageism exists in the music industry, but did you know that you can actively do something to change it? Here’s how.
Creating a Sound Foundation: Changing Mental Health in the Music Industry
Today’s Guest OpEd offers some advice and space to those in the music industry feeling external pressures of success weighing them down.