Is Self-Doubt Part of the Process?

compmom
Thu, 02 Aug 2018 15:53:51 +0000

For any composers suffering from self-doubt as a result of external criticism here is a great little book- which musicians of all stripes will enjoy

https://www.amazon.com/Lexicon-Musical-Invective-Composers-Beethovens/dp/039332009X

Many composers who are now part of the classical canon, suffered incredibly nasty insults. One was told that his score, which the writer had in front of him, in the smallest room of his house (aka bathroom), would soon be in back of him!

I believe Beethoven had some tomatoes thrown at him.

Better stick with the internal motivator!