How To Build Your Music Confidence | Overcome Self Doubt
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- Опубликовано: 24 авг 2024
- Overcoming self doubt as a musician isn't as easy as it sounds. Building confidence in your music as well as building self confidence as an individual is a determining factor in your overall success in the music industry. This is also something that needs to be worked on throughout your entire career otherwise you'll be on your way to self destruction even after experiencing an abundance of short term success. Mental health as a music creator is something that needs to be addressed while navigating common mental road blocks. In this video I explain why building your brand and music based business is a waste of time if you don't focus on this first.
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What is one mindset obstacle that you struggle with? Let me know as a reply to this comment.
I wanna be asinger but i don't know where to star and how can i make a vesio club studio and stuff plz some help plz
I’m inconsistent with my music writing because I’mm too much of a perfectionist. Also I feel as if I haven’t found my sound yet. My lyrics are def good but I need to work on electrifying delivery
I over complicate things and make them harder than they need to be in my music
Becoming over obsessed with perfection of the sound that I stop myself from putting stuff out
I feel I'm not relevant at all. So I feel the same about my music... Even though people say it's got potential. Thank you so much for this gem of a video, Adam. I really appreciate it. Loads of love brother ❤️❤️❤️.
It's crazy how many artists we meet who are planning and planning but never actually release their music because they're worried about what others will think. If your release isn't a success it means not many people hear it so the downside is tiny compared to the potential upside of it blowing up.
Burstimo #me
Yesss💯💯
Burtismo,I've been watching your videos too btw....haha Talk about sleepless nights.Anyways, I experienced that especially with my first single.I was so young recording the track.I felt it wasn't good enough only to upload it and guys actually liked it.
It doesn’t matter how many people hear something if it’s not good it’s not going to blow up….
damn i never thought about it like that. that’s brilliantly put bro
All musicians need to take care of their mental health and realize how huge its impact on their music is !
Yea... Noticed a lot of my songs I've written are rather... Angsty. Been digitizing them the last few days and been hit with the whole "Could I still do that song? Am I too old to be this angsty?" sentiment, more than a few times.
@@AnthonySforza We all face doubt from time to time, I know the feeling too, but it s important to learn to overcome it by any means necessary. Healthy mind produces healthy ideas !
@@hellion1890
Thanks. I mean, a lot of these are from years back. Though I've noticed a rather recurring theme i the songs I've written, looking at them in such a succession this week. They're usually either about having a heart broken, or sex. Kind of seems like a Bullet for my Valentine catalog. Admittedly, there are a few about losing one's mind or something of that nature. Though about 40% sex, 50% heartbreak. The rest are about... I don't know, observations are about the world around me. Angsty observations.
facts!
Definitely! The industry is hard as it is, even with good mental health. I feel like the 'mind work' should be as prominent as a physical work out! For everyone, but especially for people in creative industries.
If you don't believe in yourself, nobody else will. That very thing kept me from singing in front of anyone other than my small children. Even my wife had only heard me sing twice in our first 8 years of marriage. Today, I'm the lead singer in a great band, and I've heard nothing but the opposite of what I believed for decades. Do I wish I had more? Oh, of course, but that I can walk out on stage and see people that came to watch me sing makes me regret those decades of doubt.
I’ve been struggling with this for the past 5 years or so. Even with posting videos on here of me singing covers. Pursuing a singing career and being on stage has been something I’ve dreamed about since I was 5 years old. I’m 29 now and worry I wasted the past 5 years being so scared for just create, wrote songs, and put my voice out into the world. Reading this inspired me. Thank you for sharing your experience ♥️.
Oh dealt with self doubt until i had a spiritual awakening that erased my imposter syndrome. A year later i got into an abusive relationship that messed me up mentally. Now i am on the right path again , on a journey to be intentional and free and let the art flow through me like a river. Like a river the universe is using to get it's point accross like an instrument. Just flow like an instrument and let the universe take care of everything else.
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Being a musician. So much to prove, so few to tell you why.
Full Circle ! I ain't NEVER gon trip bout someone calling MY ART! MY WORK! TRASAASHHH
Lol :3
Some people have a midnight snack, Adam goes in the kitchen at night to make an inspirational video for the world..
Arlych totally !
I dont care if my music sucks, Im just trying to put out what I can.
Jordan Watson same thing I’m doing
@Sash Campbell its about that, the more you do something the better you get. Your not going to sound good when you first start out and thats okay because over time you'll become better. Its better to put out 100 shitty songs and have something people cam listen to than put out only 2 songs because your trying to hard to sound good and tham fall off due to a lack of consistancy
keep going bro!
@@KyleJames860 Appreciate it! :)
I agree!!
Honestly the last 3 years have been terrible for me. Self-doubt is a lot more crushing when your environment matches. Not to overshare but I've been living meal to meal on off my student loans, no parents, living in a shit hole etc, etc. I feel like music is the only thing that separates me from total doom. That troll can piss off yo... for what it's worth you help me with these (dont stop)
I started getting therapy this month and am now confident enough to start consistently releasing music. Thanks, Adam 🥲
Word. Thats why I meditate every day after working out and practice affirmation mantras - like "I write powerful music". Helps starting the day with a clear and positive mindset 🧠
Positive self talk is so important imo 🙌🏼
Love this. It can be so easy to get discouraged and obsess over perfection as a young musician trying to get their voice heard. Self doubt is something I've always struggled with as a person in general, but meditation and watching channels like yours has helped tremendously. Thanks!!
I agree. Meditation and consuming positive, helpful content is crucial 🙌🏼
Preach brother!👏 This is such an important convo because I see so many artists thinking it's all about the strategy when mindset always comes first. And i will also say, we don't want to hate on this inner negative voice either, but develop a new relationship with it, so we're not at war within ourselves ☮
Really been doubting myself this week. Been spending time with music and think I’m ready to release my music an invested in a music video and I’m doubting it going to be good. Really needed to watch this video
Hey Adam,normally I don't post up anything public on RUclips,and I just read what everyone else posts up,but this video really touched me.Here's my story,and hopefully it'll inspire someone.I'm not only an eclectic acoustic fingerstyle singer-songwriter who has been playing for over 18 years,but I'm also a "broke & half crazy" alcoholic in both recovery & therapy.I've been through a lot in my life (death,poverty,addiction,mental illness,heartbreak,etc),and being what I am can really fuck with any musician who's just wanting to at least scrape a living doing what they love to do in today's world,but what keeps me going is my pure unconditional love of music along with a few other things(God,family,friends,etc).I don't care anymore if I ever get rich or scrape a penny in this fucked up business.As long as I'm able to write & play I'll keep doing my own thing,and if I can touch someone with my story then that'll make it all worth while.Thanks again,& take everything one day at a time.Have a nice day 🙂.
For the last year and a half since I started producing myself and pursuing my career as a industry pro, of all the people I've watched, I think you do the best job all around. I'm interested in your mentorship have been for a year. Glad I ran across your page Ive learned so much. Thanks
Have you looked into my Sell Music Masterclass? It’s enrolling right now.
9:13 - 9:50 is the part that really struck me the most. It’s like you answered my comment I left under your comment... I needed that Adam Thank you.
name's daniel and i watch your videos from nigeria. i have been struggling with putting out original music for a long time because of what i now understand is self-doubt. i am taking the leap after watching this video and scheduling the release on distrokid. thanks adam. much appreciated
Motivational speaker here. Appreciate your words of wisdom man
I have best myself hard past two days . Why? I’ve started on RUclips, Instagram uploaded videos, released a new single and video ,all while I’ve lost a loved one . I’ve gone from zero to here and u know what . I’m proud
I struggle thinking my musical ideas are good enough. I always start strong but the more I add the more I think I'm ruining it. If it's too complex, I think it's gonna turn out bad. If it's too simple, I think my ideas just too basic to be good. It stops me from finishing a lot of ideas
I feel exactly this way most of the times . I usually write songs half way thinking they won’t measure up to what’s trending in the industry now
I just recently heard another youtuber say that if you look at the people that are being negative towards your efforts, what is more than likely going on is that they're frustrated that you're moving forward and they're not, and they are attempting to slow you down. I'm not saying there's never truth in their comments haha if there's something to learn there's something to learn. And I know it's easier said than done, I haven't experienced it yet and I hope I'm able to handle it this way if/when I ever get to that point, but I feel I need to not take what they say personally, hopefully I can read between the lines, is there something there I can actually improve on. But as long as I'm moving forward and progressing, picking up even one or two fans/followers/subs here and there, then I'm ultimately not going to feel I'm wasting my time. Anyway, thanks for the great video, you have helped me and as I see many others with our growth and efforts!
im crying. straight up crying. Im a rapper who focuses on mental health because my mental health is shit... and its so incredibly hard bc my mental state makes me have so much doubt.. my past trauma makes me hate myself. just.. soo many things that come into play. thank you for this. i needed it.
The monster under the bed analogy was on point Adam. Great message here, thanks for this one.
Important message for musicians and creative people allround 🙌🏼🙏🏼
Every time you upload and I have the chance to watch, I always get over my own bullshit and get back to work on music. Grateful for you man. You help more than you could ever know. I dont have anyone who believes in me so in means a lot, truly.
I wrote a song about that exact topic just earlier this year! Very important to address! Thanks Adam!
Thank you for this video. Sometimes when I think of how successful I want to be, it feels intimidating. But I’m working my ass off. 2 songs a week!!! And mini videos/colabs for instagram almost everyday. And I’m trying!!!
I’m going to play my beats for a major producer today. This video is exactly what I needed. I’ll take is as a sign from above 🙏🏿Wish me luck y’all
Rarri good luck g 🤙
Good luck man
I’m a bit late to the party but how'd it go man?
Wow! This was amazing. Reminded me of that bIble verse in Proverbs that says “ As a man thinks in his heart, he is”. 1000 people can say you are great but if you think you are not worth it, you wont be. Even John Lennon from the Beatles said “ I have everything but 1 thing I wish to have, and that is Peace!”. Need to find that balance where you will be at peace and thar everything we do with a HEALTHY MOTIVE behind it. Thanks Adam for sharing this.
Seeing you shoot a video in a kitchen and it still turn out good is an inspiration in and of itself. I've been putting off making videos until I have nice backgrounds but I think I'm realizing how stupid that is.
Thank you so much for this video, Adam. I literally woke up yesterday morning in such deep doubt about my music. And a lot of it was bc I’m new and I see so many people out there who have “made it”, have a solid following, have an audience, and doing what they LOVE. I can’t help but ask, well why not me??
I’ve got a lot to learn; I know this. And nothing worth while is built over night. What I needed most was hearing this from you yesterday. So thank you!
Keep being you, no matter what kind of lighting you’re given!! 😆😆 You make a difference!
Cassie
A much needed video is here finally ! I'm currently in that situation but i'm taking some time everyday off from my schedule to tell myself that I worth it..I DESERVE SUCCESS... doing so,its changing my deep down beliefs about myself. ...
Please feel free to try this if you're going through same thing... :)
Thank you Adam. You are worthy, I am worthy.
Thanks bro. Needed to hear this. Uploaded my first track and already wanted to delete it because I wanted to change a kick drum. But after watching I realized it's never gonna be perfect. Thanks ❤
Man I have to tell you this is the most powerful video I’ve seen in your channel... you have a gift to share and it’s such a powerful message for people in doubt of their careers , I’ve been making music for 13 years and still fighting with my monsters to tell me I should stop and dedicate my life to something else, depression and anxiety exists in some artists and we have to keep confronting that ... I appreciate you and the message you share to all of us because I know some of us really need it... I do need it at this time so thank you ! And let’s keep going .. the journey is beautiful ... live in the present moment and enjoy the process ... Cheers !
The camera angle and lighting was actually very well done!
Practice makes Perfect
I don't know why but it really hit when he said
"making the content that I want to share with the world"
Adam you are very helpful my dream is to do music and I barley found you 2 days ago and I have seen so many of your videos and its helped me push harder thank you
I discovered your channel during the Pandemic period looking for Music Marketing techniques as I just started and honestly I've been trying to watch all the videos.I got to this around 5 am in the morning.This really touched me. I've been in that lonely dark place before.This is so motivating.I like your videos Adam,don't stop.You're really helpful.
Ive always worried about my singing.
Turns out, i am the monster under my own bed, and i have all the room in the world to come flip my own mattress over and protect myself from me.
I go to therapy weekly, and I have been for the last 2 years. I started going to therapy at 14 and I'm 24 now. I grew up in a very dysfunctional and toxic environment. I've found in the last 2 years of therapy that I needed to let out any poisonous or toxic emotions and thoughts, a lot of which stemmed from habits that I learned from my dysfunctional parents.
I'm just now starting to visualize a healthy future for myself. Up until the last couple years I couldn't even begin to fathom what a healthy lifestyle is. I think many of us don't realize how much our environment impacts our mental stability. If there's any advice I could give to those struggling mentally, it would be to try finding a therapist that you can connect with, especially if your parents and friends are toxic. It will take time to change your thinking and habits, but it's well worth it.
Adam Ivy definitely is an inspiration on RUclips. I don’t remember how I stumbled across your channel but just watching alone help me make a RUclips page and get on the ball.
Dude you are awesome! I was watching this for research on one of my current school assignments and I left with a very valuable lesson. Thanks
Just read the title so far and about to watch the video BUT I wanted to say HUGE THANKS to you, Adam, for doing a video on this topic!! It feels quite necessary to listen to your words on this right now ♥ thanks
This couldn't have come at a better time. Thank you so much for this video Adam ❤️❤️❤️.
Thank you. That's all that I can say is thank you. Stuff you touched on in this video were things that I needed to hear right now, so all I can realistically think to say right now is thank you.
Woow GREAT VIDEO !🙌🏾🎯 you said everything to do with self reflection & knoing yourself! Thank you for letting folks know how important that part is😊
You're already a mentor for me man, thanks so much for the good work! Regards from Rio, Brazil.
Thanks. This was exactly what I needed today.
I always love what you have to say. It's hard to believe that anyone would attempt to combat someone that has the advice and value you offer. Thank you for sharing and please know that, for me, what you have to share provides a boost of confidence each and every time!
Ohhhh Yea, I have a massive case of Imposter Syndrome. So much so that I heard the adage about "Competence breeds confidence" so I did Music Business in school and Music Production. Thinking that if I build my skillset up so bmhigh, that any band I get into would be absolute idiots to cut me loose because I'm a terrible musician (Even though I wasn't at the time).
Problem is, I missed the runway on that. Know what a lot of bands don't want to hear from a guy they're auditioning? What it's going to take to "make it." Basically years of trial and error packed up into an hour long discussion rubs a lot of people wrong. Now, I understand that it's a reflection of their insecurities (Like losing control of their band, if the new guy knows what's up), it didn't really help when going to numerous auditions and leaving empty handed.
Then there was the whole thing where I woke up one day and my bonfire of passion for music had been put out. Tried for six months to reignite it, but it honestly got me feeling as though it was a chore. Then nothing for a few years. Only to pick it up again and my hands can't do a tenth of the stuff on a guitar that I used to be able to, my voice is shit (It's ok... But not at all great, like before) and oddly enough, my songwriting has been rather good. Had books I write songs down into that I started ten years ago and I've actually filled a third of what I have so far, in the last few months. In any case, despite my songwriting taking off, the Imposter Syndrome is in full swing. Possibly even worse than before.
My band has been going down hill, we have covered and written music, but my guitarist has forgotten almost everything we have ever played even sometimes made us look bad live any time we preform it has made me have nothing, but doubt that we really have what it takes to be preforming at all
you're an absolute hero
What an inspiration you are. It's amazing. Words can't describe.
When it comes to music i do what i can. But at i feel i can get alot further quicker. Which the aid of a mentor.
Thank god. Literally for the lighting 😂😂👍 great video again adam. Inspiring. 🙏
I really like this video. I’m saving it for later, thank you!
Thank you very much I needed this.
this hits me so hard... thank you so much for these words
I love your energy brother✊
Wow bro. This really hit. Thank you so much dude.
Thank you for this 🙏
Thanks for the tips man very helpful!!
I’d rather make good music I’m confident in that no one listens to, than music I have no confidence in that everybody likes
Love it Adam. Don't stop uploading, my friend. What you're doing for us and thousands others is huge
Thanks Adam! Self doubt?, well I am 50 years old and still want to be a rock-star! 23 years of practice and still I dunno, although I get compliments on my voice, I am going to have a nap now, remember I am 50 ha ha!
Thanks a lot man! I really needed to hear this. It’s just the mindsets is what keep us down and feeling unfulfilled. 💯✅
Words of truth. This is what I'm struggling with. Though I see progress (and a lot of it) I know that there is still big work ahead of me ;)
This is your best video Adam!
Man, I've been needing to hear this. Thank you Adam 💙 your content is amazing and very valuable
I really appreciate you for this... ✨
Thank you brother !💯🙏🏼
I suck at composing and reading sheet music....I still go to music school and compose everyday though...as long as it's done...
Adam I jus finished my first trap style beat with the Mikro Maschine MK3 and came across this video!
#focus
Great message that strikes home! Thank you for doing this!
Definitely second that book recommendation! Easy read and really makes you think!
This is just what I needed to hear. Recently it has just felt like I’ve been doing everything right and not seeing any results. But I’ll keep my head up and keep finding new ways to get my music out there. Thanks Adam. 👍
Bankexey Thank you so much. I really appreciate your encouragement ✌️
I really like this video for all the encouraging words Adam had to say. I feel it's stuff that will help me.
You're the fucking BEST Adam! I really needed this motivation today
thank you for this
Thanks!
You the shit bro. Fuck these haters. We all go thru this shit. Even the ones talkin shit.
Thank you for this
Appreciate you so much brother! Your an absolute legend and spot on
yo mayne i really like your channel! some really good advice
The timing of this is crazy. I’ve been in a downward spiral of doubt and fear lately 😩
Truly amazing video man! ❤️
Thank you!!!!
Awesome
Hi Adam, believe me, I really needed this video, those words and energy you put in all you content.. thank you!
This video was very helpful , I’ve been holding back from putting my music out due to me being in a car accident back in 2016 and having surgery, I don’t wanna talk about certain things and it get me in trouble with my lawyer...I really feel if the music did get out it would make a difference,like you said need a mentor or someone around to point in right direction...not too much going on here in Syracuse,Ny #MiLo #AdamIvy #Burstimo #Distrokid
Thanks for this video
Love this
Thanks Adam! I've been enjoying your channel. Great stuff! I love "You're a Badass" by Jen Sincero. I've read it 4 times and have given it away to many people in my life. Thanks for the wise words and valuable content. Fyi, I used to live in Orlando for 15 years!
Exactly what I needed to hear. Thanks adam 👌
You’re a real one bro! Just earned another subscribe 👏🏽🙌🏽🤘🏽
I've commented way too many times but nov 5 is my moms birthday. I was destined to see this lmao WOW