After the Gig #135 “There’s always a bigger boat”

In this episode, Jesse explores the deep passion and relentless drive behind playing music. Drawing parallels between music and hitting a perfect golf shot, we delve into the joy of playing an instrument or having a musical conversation with fellow musicians. The episode touches on the importance of connecting with your music, the audience, and the struggles young musicians face. We discuss the dangers of comparing oneself to others and emphasize measuring personal growth. The discussion also includes insights on parenting, the significance of not stifling creativity in children, and the journey of perseverance and practice in achieving success. This episode is a deep dive into the world of music, connection, and personal growth.The After the Gig podcast is moving to Substack! There shouldn’t be any change to how you view, or listen to the show, but we will now be using Substack as our new hosting site! The show will remain the same on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon, and anywhere else you listen to After the Gig. The video version is also still available on YouTube, which I highly recommend! Please reach out to [email protected] for any question or concerns!Music from the episode:Outro: “Chemical” by Jesse HumphreyNewsletter: Youtube! https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6AhUzWzyCrTgffuNlTjLG3jEmj5h4pmZSupport the Podcast on Patreon! Patreon.com/afterthegigAll links right here!!https://linktr.ee/jessehumphreyEMAIL [email protected]://www.instagram.com/afterthegig/@afterthegig00:00 Introduction: The Passion for Music01:31 The Magic of Mastery: Golf and Drumming02:09 Musical Conversations and Connections03:16 Challenges and Perseverance in Music07:22 The Flow State and Creative Process09:15 Avoiding Comparisons and Self-Improvement15:03 Podcast Updates and Personal Reflections19:15 Impact of Words on Young Minds28:31 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Get full access to After the Gig at afterthegig.substack.com/subscribe