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When The Music Stopped: My First Burnout as a Student Musician
When The Music Stopped: My First Burnout as a Student Musician
I used to think that passion could get me through anything. That if I just cared enough about music—if I just practiced enough, performed enough, pushed back enough—that everything would pay off. But burnout doesn’t care about your passion. I learned that the hard way.It all started slow—the way these things do. I felt like I was keeping a lot of balls in the air: classes, rehearsals, assignments, the pressure to always be “on.” I thought this fatigue was just part of the process—evidence that I
Are Musicians Born Prodigies?
Are Musicians Born Prodigies?
Ever wonder why an orchestra syncs up so well? How is a soloist able to perform the most difficult of solos? And how can Ariana Grande sing that whistle note?!Malcolm Gladwell says it takes 10,000 hours to be a master of something. Which roughly equals a year and a month or so. Like many of the posted articles out there, I also believe it to be a myth. Being a music student myself, it takes a lot more than a year to be “the” master. I just finished my first year in Music Technology last June, an
5 Gentle Ways Musicians Can Ease Back Into Creating After a Break
5 Gentle Ways Musicians Can Ease Back Into Creating After a Break
When Down, Try Rock
When Down, Try Rock
There’s a harrowing and tedious part in our day that I think we all secretly dread more than, say, a hard class, a job interview, or a last-minute keynote. When you’re days or weeks away from these things, you have time to plan, lists to accomplish, and plan B to back you up. You know what to do before and during the event, and maybe after it, but eventually, when you’re halfway through your not-having-to-do-anything period, it’s harder to plan your next move, and you become anxious. That being
Healing for Her: An Unshared Playlist
Healing for Her: An Unshared Playlist
WHAT A THERAPIST WANTS EVERY YOUNG ARTIST TO KNOW ABOUT BURNOUT
WHAT A THERAPIST WANTS EVERY YOUNG ARTIST TO KNOW ABOUT BURNOUT
Burnout goes beyond tiredness. It's the emotional fatigue and creative numbness, all combined with an internal pressure that has a way of stealing our joy—and for musicians, especially developing and emerging musicians, it's more common than you may realize.To help better know what burnout is and how to care for themselves as young artists, I talked to Lia Sen, a licensed therapist and educator in mental health who have worked with a number of creatives, including musicians and performing artist
THE PSYCHOLOGY OF REST: WHY MUSICIANS NEED DOWNTIME LIKE ATHLETES
THE PSYCHOLOGY OF REST: WHY MUSICIANS NEED DOWNTIME LIKE ATHLETES
Mindfulness and Music: How Listening Deeply Transforms our Experiences
Mindfulness and Music: How Listening Deeply Transforms our Experiences
The perception of mindfulness has been changing over the course of time. If I ask you now, you might picture someone meditating quietly, eyes closed, focusing on their breath. But did you know that mindfulness has roots in the ideology of Buddhism, where the concept of sati emphasizes being fully present and navigating life’s desires and suffering with awareness? (Germer et al., 2005). What’s fascinating is that mindfulness doesn’t have to stay on a meditation cushion—it can also be practiced th
The Impact of Music in Mental Health
The Impact of Music in Mental Health
Before studying or doing something tedious, a majority of individuals will head to Spotify to play some music. This is due to the numerous benefits that music can have on focus, mood, and mental health. Someone who is dreading a chore, whether that be laundry or dishes, can rely on music to boost their mood or help with their productivity. Moreover, music has been proven to lower stress levels as well, explaining why people study with music on. It helps individuals feel less overwhelmed, especia
The Day I Stopped Measuring My Worth By Productivity
The Day I Stopped Measuring My Worth By Productivity
For the longest time, I believed my value lived in checklists. If I wasn’t studying, working, or producing something “useful,” then I was wasting time and wasting myself. I measured my worth in grades, hours spent at my desk, and how exhausted I felt at the end of the day. Exhaustion became a badge of honor, and rest felt like a weakness I couldn’t afford.But life has a way of holding up a mirror when you least expect it. Mine came in the form of burnout so heavy that even music, my escape, my t
To a Seasoned Veteran, What Must I Seem Like?
To a Seasoned Veteran, What Must I Seem Like?
It’s no full-body workout, but without fail, sweat trickles down the nape of my neck whenever I find myself seated in front of a piano. Like some odd physiological function, after a couple of warm-ups and pieces, I’d perspire through my shirt, and the nooks between my fingers would be moisture-laden. No matter the temperature outside, the image of a person running through their notes as if they were running a marathon wouldn’t be far from an accurate description. It was no different that day. A
When The Music Stops: Coping With Creative Burnout
When The Music Stops: Coping With Creative Burnout
Musicians and Emotional Burnout
Musicians and Emotional Burnout
Notes From My Heart
Notes From My Heart
The Science Behind Music and Stress Relief
The Science Behind Music and Stress Relief
When Exhaustion Absorbs You
When Exhaustion Absorbs You
The Howl of Reawakening Passion
The Howl of Reawakening Passion
The Clinical Role of Music in Mental Health
The Clinical Role of Music in Mental Health
How I Deal With Feeling Overwhelmed
How I Deal With Feeling Overwhelmed
Rest Isn't Quitting: A Teen Musician's Take On Burnout
Rest Isn't Quitting: A Teen Musician's Take On Burnout
Rest Isn't Quitting :A Teen Musician's Take On Burnout
Rest Isn't Quitting :A Teen Musician's Take On Burnout
Playlists for Your Soul
Playlists for Your Soul
Blood, Ink, & Tears: How Academia Silenced My Creativity
Blood, Ink, & Tears: How Academia Silenced My Creativity
Pushing Pressure
Pushing Pressure
Review of Eminem’s Character, Stan: A Bio-Psycho-Social Autopsy
Review of Eminem’s Character, Stan: A Bio-Psycho-Social Autopsy
How Music Heals Mental Health
How Music Heals Mental Health
My Journey with Music, Mental Health, and Finding My Voice
My Journey with Music, Mental Health, and Finding My Voice
Why I Started Rest
Why I Started Rest
The Expectation for Perfection Among Musicians
The Expectation for Perfection Among Musicians
“Every note has to be perfect.” She said, with trembling hands. Music is often depicted as beautiful, touching, and expressive. However, musicians are known to be held frequently under a high standard. Without strong time management skills, it’s almost inevitable that they will crack under the pressure to be the best. It’s extremely prevalent for musicians to expect perfection all the time, and unfortunately, that is simply unachievable. But first, what causes this expectation? There are numerou
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