Do you have an ultimate musical goal? How will you know if you have arrived at it? Do you think that once you reach that goal, you will be artistically fulfilled for the rest of your life?

The concepts of artistic mastery, expertise, greatness, and virtuosity are common, but not necessarily true. Musical experience, at its freest, is a journey–not a destination. Once you “arrive” at a commitment to the process of following your vision, rather than satisfying or living up to an impossible standard of excellence, you can more fully appreciate each step of the path. From this perspective, you can enjoy the adventure of your Musical Vision Quest and lay down the burden of perfectionism. 

Join this SOS episode as the belief in expertise is questioned and the practice of cultivating a beginner’s mind is celebrated. 

 

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Whether or not you are aware of it, you have a mode of expression that is totally unique to you. In order to find lasting musical fulfillment, an expressive artist has to go beyond identifying with traditional labels and categories into a more personal search for their unique, authentic musical expression-their musical fingerprint. This search is comprised of two, interdependent aspects: what you need to express and how you are naturally designed to express it. Join the conversation about how you can grow more deeply into your authentic musical Voice and the variety of gifts that await you as you get closer and closer to the heart of your own music.

 

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