Musicians and Self-Care: Why You Must Fill Your Cup Before Serving
Sarah Stumböck Sarah Stumböck

Musicians and Self-Care: Why You Must Fill Your Cup Before Serving

As musicians, our energy is deeply intertwined with the music we play. When we’re well-rested and recharged, our music becomes a powerful and seamless extension of ourselves. But when we’re drained, the connection weakens. This article explores why self-care is essential for musicians and how prioritizing your well-being improves the energy and quality of your music. Learn practical self-care tips to recharge, so you can offer your most potent, aligned sound to the world.

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How to Use Music as a Tool for Psychedelic Integration After Ceremony
Sarah Stumböck Sarah Stumböck

How to Use Music as a Tool for Psychedelic Integration After Ceremony

Music doesn’t just guide your journey during a psychedelic ceremony – it plays an equally powerful role in helping you integrate the experience afterward at home. In this post, we explore how you can use music to ground your emotions, release energy, and deepen your insights long after the ceremony ends. Whether it’s creating an integration playlist or using sounding exercises, music can be your companion on the path to healing and personal growth.

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The Power of Spiritual Music: How Sound Guides Inner Transformation
Sarah Stumböck Sarah Stumböck

The Power of Spiritual Music: How Sound Guides Inner Transformation

Spiritual music is more than just sound – it’s a tool for guiding inner transformation. Discover how music in traditions like Umbanda and the use of mantras work to move energy, release trauma, and help participants realign with their true essence. Learn how sound facilitates healing on all levels.

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Playing My First Original Song in Ceremony: A Breakthrough Moment
Sarah Stumböck Sarah Stumböck

Playing My First Original Song in Ceremony: A Breakthrough Moment

After two years of self-doubt, I finally shared my first original song in a psychedelic ceremony. It was a breakthrough moment, not just musically, but personally – transforming from interpreting others' music to embracing my own as a creator. Read about how trusting my intuition led to this powerful experience.

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Alchemizing Self-Doubt: The Inner Growth Potential of Learning to Love Your Voice
Sarah Stumböck Sarah Stumböck

Alchemizing Self-Doubt: The Inner Growth Potential of Learning to Love Your Voice

Your voice is more than just an instrument; it’s a direct reflection of your soul and purpose in this life. Learning to love and embrace your unique voice is a journey of self-compassion and spiritual alchemy. In this article, discover how to transform self-doubt into self-love, unlocking the true potential of your voice and inner growth.

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The Power of Slow Practice: Why "Going Slow" Will Make You Faster
Sarah Stumböck Sarah Stumböck

The Power of Slow Practice: Why "Going Slow" Will Make You Faster

Rushing through practice might feel productive, but it often leads to mistakes and frustration. The secret to mastering any musical skill – whether it’s playing an instrument or singing – is to slow down. In this article, we explore why slow practice actually helps you progress faster, build better muscle memory, and increase your accuracy. Ready to unlock the power of slow practice? Discover how taking it slow can lead to long-term mastery.

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What Can I Do If I Don’t Like How My Own Voice Sounds? 5 Tips
Sarah Stumböck Sarah Stumböck

What Can I Do If I Don’t Like How My Own Voice Sounds? 5 Tips

Feeling uncomfortable with the sound of your own voice? You're not alone. Your voice is more than just an instrument – it's a reflection of your identity and deeply tied to your self-perception. In this post, learn why your voice sounds different to you, how to overcome self-doubt, and 5 practical tips for embracing your unique sound with confidence. Ready to turn your voice into your greatest strength?

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Bridging the Gap Between Taste and Skill as a Musician: How to Work Through Frustration
Sarah Stumböck Sarah Stumböck

Bridging the Gap Between Taste and Skill as a Musician: How to Work Through Frustration

As musicians, we often face a frustrating gap between our taste and our skill – our ability to create doesn’t always match the music we admire. This disheartening phase is natural, but it’s also where growth happens. Learn how to manage your expectations, quiet your inner critic, and turn frustration into motivation as you work through this crucial stage of your musical journey.

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Why I’m Challenging Myself to Practice Music Every Day for 365 Days
Sarah Stumböck Sarah Stumböck

Why I’m Challenging Myself to Practice Music Every Day for 365 Days

I’m embarking on a 365-day music practice challenge to deepen my connection to music, grow as a musician, and stay accountable to the creative process. This isn’t about perfection—it’s about showing up every day, even for just 10 minutes, and allowing the alchemy of music to unfold. If you’re ready to commit to your own growth, join me on this journey! Together, we’ll inspire each other and turn daily practice into something transformative.

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The Science Behind Music and Altered States of Consciousness: How Sound Shapes Psychedelic Experiences
Sarah Stumböck Sarah Stumböck

The Science Behind Music and Altered States of Consciousness: How Sound Shapes Psychedelic Experiences

Discover the fascinating science behind how music interacts with the brain during altered states of consciousness, especially in psychedelic experiences. Learn how specific frequencies and rhythms shape the journey, guiding deep emotional states, ego dissolution, and mystical experiences. Dive into the full article to explore the powerful connection between music and altered states.

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Intuition in Ceremonial Music: Tuning Into the Group's Energy
Sarah Stumböck Sarah Stumböck

Intuition in Ceremonial Music: Tuning Into the Group's Energy

Learn about the power of intuition in live ceremonial music and how musicians use it to guide participants through transformative psychedelic journeys. In ceremonies, music is more than just sound—it’s a dynamic, non-verbal form of communication that adapts to the group's energy in real-time. Find our how skilled ceremonial musicians tap into intuition to create facilitate profound experiences.

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The Role of Music in Psychedelic Ceremonies: The Skills Musicians Need
Sarah Stumböck Sarah Stumböck

The Role of Music in Psychedelic Ceremonies: The Skills Musicians Need

Discover how music plays a crucial role in guiding mystical experiences during psychedelic ceremonies. Far from being mere background sound, ceremonial music shapes the entire journey—unlocking emotions, triggering profound realizations, and facilitating deep healing. Learn how skilled musicians act as guides, and explore the transformative power of music in these sacred spaces.

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Turning Criticism into Growth: How to Handle Feedback and Nurture Your Inner Artist
Sarah Stumböck Sarah Stumböck

Turning Criticism into Growth: How to Handle Feedback and Nurture Your Inner Artist

As an aspiring musician, dealing with feedback can feel overwhelming—whether it's glowing praise that puts you on a pedestal or unsolicited criticism that triggers your insecurities. But what if these moments are actually the key to your growth? Learn how to navigate feedback with grace, build resilience, and transform criticism into a tool for spiritual and musical refinement. Ready to turn discomfort into your greatest strength?

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The Power of Consistency in Practice: Why 10 Minutes a Day is More Effective Than 2 Hours Once a Week
Sarah Stumböck Sarah Stumböck

The Power of Consistency in Practice: Why 10 Minutes a Day is More Effective Than 2 Hours Once a Week

Want to unlock real progress in your musical journey? The secret isn’t in long, intense practice sessions—it’s in the small, daily efforts that add up over time. Discover why practicing just 10 minutes a day can transform your skills, shape your identity as a musician, and set you up for lasting success. Ready to learn how this simple shift can lead to major breakthroughs? Dive into the full article to find out!

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Embracing Non-Attachment in Medicine Music: Letting the Universe Be the Captain
Sarah Stumböck Sarah Stumböck

Embracing Non-Attachment in Medicine Music: Letting the Universe Be the Captain

In medicine music, the true magic unfolds when we let go of attachment to the "end product" and allow the music to flow freely, without expectation or the need for recognition. Much like writing in a personal journal, music becomes an intimate expression of what's alive within us. By releasing the desire to impress or perfect, we open ourselves as vessels, letting the universe guide the melody. In this space of surrender, the alchemy of music occurs—not through technical mastery, but through authentic connection to the moment and the energies moving through us.

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