Horrible, Just Horrible
Do you remember Home Alone I? Think back to the scene where Kevin’s mom–while on the plane–realizes that she left Kevin at home. At that point the weird Uncle Frank looks back at her and says, “Horrible, simply horrible.” At that point, she needed him to say–”You’re ok. You’re a great mom. Accidents happen.”
You know something, as musicians, I think that we all go through the same trauma. We may have a practice, performance, or who knows what–that may have not gone so well. And unfortunately, from being in the public eye–we all have that weird person–lets call that person “Uncle Frank” that makes us feel like dirt.
Remember, even though you may encounter a thousand “Uncle Frank’s” in your student or professional career. You have to be the one to decide how you handle their criticism. I for one, have had to make personal choices to not let people define my future success. I have had to decide that I am not what people tell me I am and that ultimately, the Creator of the Universe made me for a great purpose. And believe me, I AM a people pleaser–I naturally want to agree with people’s opinions, even the bad one’s –so I also find my own advice difficult. But really, persevere, don’t let people or situations lead you to quit dreaming. Ask God for help, and I believe He will answer your prayer.
