Keeping a healthy perspective through life is tough sometimes. Creativity Killers are everywhere. Especially in times like today when the economy is not as strong as it has been.
There is more pressure on us today than ever before. Between the need for a higher education/training in order to excel in life and the normal every day pressures that we put on ourselves being a quality musician is getting tougher and tougher for the average person.
Then there is the instant gratification society that we have been born into with video games and fast food telling us that we can do what we want now and should not have to wait. Being a musician is a different life style. It takes time to be a quality artist. It takes 10% talent and 90% hard work pasted together with a substantial serving of patience.
Pressure
Some times there is an outside source putting pressure on you such as a person telling you that you are too old to start or you don’t have enough talent. Maybe you have already had some music business success and you are having trouble duplicating it or that person is telling you how great you have to be.
Relax; it’s about the music. You “Play” music you don’t work it and if it is your job than maybe you should start playing a little more. Don’t let anyone tell you what you can’t do. Maybe you have to have a conversation with the person pushing you. Tell them to lay off and that they are not helping. It might be a difficult thing to do but might be the best thing for both parties.
If it is a family member pushing you than perhaps you should look for an outside source for help. Teachers and friends can be great inspiration and can truly help.
The bottom line is that everyone has the right to be happy and that we all need to have a way to relax. There is no reason why a person can't be a quality musician and still be responsible. Remember to have balance and be a musician but still live a quality life. Go to school, go to work and learn your craft.
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