YOU GOTTA BELIEVE- IN YOURSELF! So You Wanna Be A Pro Musician #7
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- You gotta believe in YOURSELF in order to achieve!
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Single most important and powerul message you've put out, Pete.
thank u!
I agree
True story. That, and "Don't be a dick". Words to live by, Oh, wise Pete Thorn.
Yup. This is tough. This is my main thing. I always feel like I'm 2 steps forward and 100 steps back everyday, I am a professional player, and I am grateful for everything. But that voice is always there and it sabotages more than i'd like to admit. Thanks for this awesome video Pete!
I think i'm going to save this video and play it every morning.
When self doubt leaves you, so goes the artist. Embrace the struggle. 💪
I came here for inspirational guitar advice, I instead got inspirational life advice.
This is applicable to anything - music-related and non-music-related alike. Thanks, Pete!
Damn i feel like i just got pumped up by a football coach!.. Now i”m gonna go shred some guitar ass! Love this guy!!
Thanks Dan!
This helped me out a lot. In the middle of recording my first record
Best of luck! Hope you end up with some great tracks
I did some recording when I was much younger and then again in recent years. In my day job I'm tops at what I do but in the studio I felt like a kid among pros that were younger than me. It was off putting until I realized, "Holy shit, I'm feeling like a kid again! That's a good thing!" I hope you're having fun. It's a beautiful thing making art with other like-minded people.
Pete Thorn - you are not just an insane guitarist, gear guru - you are a life sensei🙏
:)
Pete, I don’t mean to embarrass you, but you are a wise dude. Your musicianship speaks for itself, but beyond that you’re able to articulate really important values, in a completely unpretentious way. That’s a rare skill. Thanks so much for the channel ;)
It's where inspiration comes from, uninspired ANYTHING just sucks. Great point Pete. WRITE THAT BOOK!!
Prawde gada! Dać mu wódki! Greetings from Poland Pete ;-)
Pete Thorn.... My go to for inspiration....always has something I need to hear.
"why record songs and write music? who's gonna want to hear what I have to say?" this is 100% me, that is the only aspect in which I feel like I self-sabotage. I feel confident and can embrace the struggle when learning other people's music and playing it in a way that satisfies me and I think is truly well played, but this is something that I really struggle with and am slowly trying to get better at day by day...
The truth is that the market really is over saturated but I should do it for the love of it right? Thanks for the video, I'll keep it in my bookmark bar to try to remind myself of this message sometimes
I actually had a manager when I was left to fly solo in Montreal. Firts gig (in a lonnnnnnnnnng time) - recieve call 8 at night.
"Terry you need to play tomorrow night at..."
"I can't. I'm not ready to blah, blah, blah tomorrow night!"
"Oh, but Terry. You must" (lovely Parisian accent)
So, I did.
We all think we suck, but I'm sure I feel that more than any of you. You still gotta believe in yourself deep down b/c sometimes you don't have a choice.
Even though I was out of practice I was ready enough. The gig went great. (despite showing up and finding out I wouldn't be playing through ANYTHING. Just an open stage, not even a mic! [believe in yourself])
Always something worth hearing from Pete Thorn. Great.
Excellent Pete. If mastery was easy, everybody would do it.
Wow! So many cool life-lessons and encouragement in these videos. Thanks for making these videos Pete!!! Really appreciate your work ethic, attitude, and talent.
My favourite video so far, you really lifted me up. It's so good to know not to be alone in this.
I am working on this currently:
Just know that you cannot fail. Even if you e.g. side-read 13hrs a day and are rejected you still acquired amazing new skills and showed how dedicated you are. That's a rare gift.
And if you ever think, "Who would want to listen to this?", your first answer to yourself should always be, "Me, no matter if I am already good or still need to do some work.
I am my own best friend before everyone else, and I will always be wanting to listen to every step of the way, forwards or backwards. Because that is what best friends do.
And if the goal is too big for me, I will tackle it in batches and see how far it can take me."
It's spooky how whenever I have a bad thought about this career you pipe up with the answer. Thanks Pete. I've got 25 songs to learn in a week and I really needed to hear this.
Pete this is the best way to know where and how make your way to go inside the world of music just easy play stay sharp and BELIEVE what you are.
Pete- this is my favorite video ever. After doing this for 25 years, I still struggle with self doubt. Thanks for some inspiring words.
Hey man!!! Hope you are well! Glad you liked the vid! :) see you around the hood I hope
SOO F%ing TRUE Pete!!! I know soooo many musicians thar DONT believe in themselves-which is obviously SAD!!!
I’m not sure exactly what it is about creative people that makes them doubt themselves?!?!? But my experience has shown that DOUGHT runs DEEP in our community!!! I WISH I COULD RUN YOUR STATEMENT THRU ALLLLLLLLL OF THEIR HEADS & MAKE SURE THEY BELIEVE IT!!!
Keep up the great work... your playing & your Videos inspire my all the time!!!
Rock~On🎶🎶🎶
Thank you Pete.
Music aside, this is great advise for anything you face and want to accomplish. Simple words but how easily we talk ourselves out of it. Needed that. Well done Pete.
Thanks for the pep talk! I've realized lately exactly what you are saying. But hearing someone of your caliber having the same feelings is confidence building.
Great life advice regardless of the field or goals.
12 songs in 6 hours?! I think I´ll stay here and enjoy your vids and start thinking about learning my next song in about 6 hours
Pete, We can never thank you enough for the good you bring to the World.
Aw thanks! :)
Yes Pete! After I turned 40 that little voice kicked my ass and kept telling me I was getting too old to compete in this young game. But I believed in myself, worked on a more positive attitude and landed a gig with a young, extremely talented singer/songwriter in Nashville and I just got home from a great gig/weekend with her and the band. It's all in our minds, we all control our own destiny! Thanks Pete!
Awesome! Congrats!
This subject is very Inspiring. Thanks for going to the trouble of posting clips like this.
Thanks Pete💪
Best playplist ever!!!
Oh my God. Did not know until now that there are videos like this!
Thank you so much!
A guitar friend of mine just gave me this post. Because, at 68, I am feeling that I am not good enough anymore. He said to listen to this and go and get those jobs.
As always, thank you
Hey Pete! Would love to see a video on how you go about the money side of things, like how much you charge for gigs, contracts, etc. Thanks and love your content! It’s been so helpful!
Pete, these are such great life lessons that are applicable in all walks of life! Preach it brother!
such a good lesson.
I love this series so much!
These videos keep getting better and better. Thanks, Pete
It's pretty amazing that you answered a question that I had in mind the very last night-thank you Pete!
Thankyou Pete, what an inspiring message!!!
Another brilliant video in the series. I tell people that if you really want "it" (whatever "it" might be), you have to be able to wake up every morning, looking yourself in the mirror, and telling yourself "THIS is ALL I want to be doing". If you can do that, it will drive the negative away. Awesome advice, Pete!
Thank you.
Awesome! Thanks Pete!
Awesome thanks!
Great message, thank you!
Hey Pete. Thanks for making this series. It’s been very helpful to get your insights on each of the topics you’ve discussed. I’m a working musician in Tampa just trying to get to the next level. I’ve really been struggling with the same self-sabotage you talk about. This video is very encouraging! Thank you!
WORD!
Hey Pete - thank you! That's a great episode and a good reminder to maintain focused ... it helps a lot. cheers
Yes I do believe it!!!!
oh wow! I so needed to hear this. Thank you!!
great points. thanks!
Great message Pete, inspiring
Such a great post.
Thank you Pete! I'll probably re-watch this video twice every month
That voice in your head is the biggest obstacle for sure. Taking the first step is so hard but once you're off momentum will carry you. Great video Pete!
this got me so pumped. thanks Pete!
Hi Pete, I watch these "so you wanna be" videos with my 13 yr old son as life lessons only. Whatever you want to do in life, these videos are relevant. He seems to get it. Thanks for all you do.
Enlightening video, Pete
That's so cool you took lessons from Terry McDade! My sister went to school with Solon and I took a couple lessons too!
Great video, Pete. Great message.
Great advice Pete! 👍
Pete, thank yuh for all the amazing content
Good stuff Pete!
So resonant right now, Pete. I just landed a cool gig I almost self-sabotaged out of auditioning for, and in addition to some really good close support around me, I heard your voice ringing in my ears and pushed through the resistance. Keep this stuff coming, man. It matters.
Thanks for posting this Pete you rock! Jimmy Page said the same thing when asked what advice he would give to upcoming players..Believe in yourself!..
Great stuff Pete ✨
Thanks for this Pete! Great video
Great video, Pete! I've been really enjoying your series on this :)
Another great video on this topic.
I watch 99% of your stuff, but personally I think these videos are the best of them all. It's not every day that a pro musician will hold your hand and offer the real deal inside scoop on how to be successful in music. It's at least as valuable as being a great player. Thanks Pete
Dude! Really great addition to your series. Nicely done. Puts me in mind of a related topic: Finding and defining your voice on the instrument.
To my mind, that means having the belief in your own voice and developing the all-important ability to let go of those little instances of doubt or self-questioning to completely immerse yourself in the expression of your voice through your instrument. Ultimately, it's about achieving that state of flow and about the silencing the critical self in the moment of playing the instrument.
Maybe a topic you could share your thoughts and experiences on someday...
Really like you comment about old guys, I'm 60 and looking to further my playing in today's younger arena and being in Canada, but not giving up, get topic keep it going
Damn! I deal with this EVERYDAY! I have the chops and inner confidence but have a very hard time putting it "out there." It's why I ended up a teacher and not a pro musician. Right now I am trying like hell to muster up the nerve to audition for a vocal gig...I just can't get over the hump!!!
You have no idea how much I appreciate your content, Pete. You've got the best channel on the net...period. Thanks for all you do!
~Jake
Thanks Jake!!!
I definitely needed to hear this today, sitting waiting for a student to show up. Thank you, Pete! 😊
essential!
Great video, Pete! Fellow Canadian here. For me, this is the most relevant video you've ever published. You are a great guitarist and I wish you all the best! Always keep your head up fer sure!
I think I’ve commented on all these videos, these points, thoughts, and suggestions apply any job, I think. Thanks, Pete!
This is so great, goes way beyond being a pro musician. This is seriously valuable life advice, it gets me super pumped to hear you address this!
Thank you so much for putting this out Pete! This Series covers so many Aspects that one faces down the road and is actually my "go back to source" from time to time... hang on, cheers
You're putting out some valuable information Pete.
Mahalo
you're a great communicator
Thank you!
Pete,
I can’t thank you enough for this video and everything that you share with us mere mortals! I’ve been playing for 20 years and have 2 music Ed degrees and always felt more comfortable teaching, but started a band with my best friend last year and on our way to recording an EP next month. Hearing you here gives me the confidence to play to my full potential!
Thanks! All the best to u!
So inspiring! And timely. Was stressing about having to learn 3 Queen songs for an upcoming gig. Not anymore. Thanks!
Thanks Pete! You inspire confidence and I have learned much from this series! Thanks alot!!!
🤘😎 ...no doubt. Great words of wisdom. I know I have been the victim of my own self doubt far too many times.
Which comes 1st, success or confidence? Or put another way, the chicken or the egg? Doesn't matter, they're both chickens, only in different stages of development. Great subject today!
Ha, think that's the first time I've heard someone put it that way.
say it. do it. Prove it.
Ery one has something to Teach and something Learn so stay positive. in music and Life there are challenges and rewards just be prepared to learn and change.
Awesome video Pete thorn
Wonderful segment!!!Im going through this right now and this just knocked me out of my negative thoughts!!!Thanks Pete!!👍🏻👍🏻❤️
Thanks for this video Pete! i'm starting doing some videos, i have to say that your channel and Rick Beato's are my inspiration. Greetings from Mexico!
Thanks Hector!
Love Forty-Foot Echo. Discovered them (well, you) on Pandora waaay back and I still have them on my playlist today.
You could install this sentiment at the start of your title:"Do You Want To Be Anything?".
This should be the first step in your series. It's the one that all is needed for all the other attributes you've covered.
Trust me on this.
I'm crying because a) I'm a cryer, deal and because b) I had a few bad beats this week.
Nothing that is anyone’s fault. Maybe someone was professionally careless. But this industry is so fluid. And I'm very reasonable. Even if MY OWN COMMITMENT to another has been compromised. What can you do?
It took all the mental fortitude in the world to NOT go to that place where I’d allow myself to believe it was somehow something I DID. I have no proof I’d done anything wrong. If anything, the opposite, despite my unapologetic Italian Jersey ways.
So thanks for this one a lot. The opening particularly resonated. I've said several times these are helpful to any member of the ”gig economy”... I'm proof.
Who the FUCK is not emailing you to sponsor this shit? Someone out there needs to level up their fucking thinking. #sorrynotsorry
”Sorry my brain threw up in your inbox 😭🧠🤮”
Very powerful message. Have learn so much on your channel.Thank you so much for sharing your professional tips. experience and skills
Great video Pete! I was wondering if you could make a video on how to pursue music while working a full time job. When you were getting started out on your music journey were you working full time? How did you find the time to keep progressing and moving towards your goals?
Nashville and Austin are wonderful places to visit, but the local bar gig pay is pretty bad . Great place to find musicians and bands to tour with though. I just turned 65 and am still a full time working class musician. It is harder now that it was just 10 years ago. Too late to quit and do anything else ! LOL
Great advice as always:)
Thanks for making these videos! By far the most informative series I've come across here on YT.
Thanks Dan! Please share far and wide
I feel the same way about playing lead guitar. I believe I'm a good rhythm player but I work as a Sheriff's deputy and I work so many hours on top of being married with 100 mph 4 yr old daughter and a little boy on the way I find very little time to commit to it. I'm a family man first but lead guitar has always evaded me. Any thoughts Pete? Any insight would be greatly appreciated. Thank you and God Bless!
Great video Pete. Good to see you at Trader Joes the other day :-)
Thanks very helpful, thank you so much