Is Self-Doubt Part of the Process?

MusicNerd2
Sun, 05 Aug 2018 16:23:40 +0000

Really appreciate getting your daughter’s perspective, @Violinmomaz!

“Her motivation comes from wanting a “good product” and loving to perform. So no matter how she feels she knows in the back of her mind that she has to just do the work.” – Such a healthy and helpful mindset to have!

Sounds like she had truly great teachers to help her develop along the way. I love the way you handled the ‘freak out’ at her first audition. Putting those words in my back pocket to be used later, I’m sure!

@akapiratequeen YES! Exactly! I’m sure this experience is more common than I realize. It so closely parallels our own. So happy that your son ended up loving the program and having a positive experience at Eastman!

“He also learned that some of the very best players weren’t even applying to conservatories or planning to do this professionally. He now feels less sure he’ll get in everywhere (probably healthy) but more sure he’s good enough to audition anywhere (definitely healthy).” --100% the same! Best wishes on his upcoming journey!