What a Busker Taught Me About Playing the Long Game in My Creative Journey
Creative Process & Growth Sarah Stumböck Creative Process & Growth Sarah Stumböck

What a Busker Taught Me About Playing the Long Game in My Creative Journey

Embracing the long game is essential for any artist in the early stages of growth. In this post, I reflect on what I learned from meeting an inspiring busker in Freiburg, who helped me envision a life dedicated to music, even if the journey is slow. Discover why “zooming out” and keeping your creative vision alive can help you navigate the ups and downs. Ready to deepen your commitment? Then this read is for you.

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