Matt Jefferson - comfortable with being uncomfortable

In this episode, Monica has a thought-provoking conversation with Matt Jefferson, who is a trombonist, studio musician, educator, and videographer in Nashville, TN. They talk about getting by in the pandemic and the need to pivot and adjust when life throws you curveballs. Matt shares what a typical gig in the recording studio looks like as well as the formation and growth of the Maniacal 4 Trombone Quartet. They explore the idea of being comfortable with being uncomfortable, how resistance can be a barometer for something you really care or want to know more about, and how to keep doing things you suck at if you enjoy them. They talk about balance, rest, and determining what's worth giving up to accomplish something else.    Matt and Monica share revelations about anxiety, perfection, passion, ego and work within the context of recording and performance. They talk about production, finding gear, separating your selfworth from your music, and mental breakthroughs. They deep drive into process, product, and the mental and professional pros and cons of using social media and figuring out how and what to share. Matt talks about how he got into video editing and the joy and vulnerability of learning by trial and error. We tie everything up with an honest discussion about choosing and owning your passion and journey. _____________ To support Brave Musician, including the production of this podcast, please visit BraveMusician.com for information on our Pay-It-Forward model and how you can help. _____________ See the show notes at BraveMusician.com/podcast.