Musician Struggles Only Artists Will Understand
Being a musician is magical. You get to create art from thin air, stir emotions, and express the inexpressible. But let’s be real—musician struggles only artists will understand often lie behind every magical moment: broken strings, late-night breakdowns, and “just one more take” moments.
Whether you’re a singer, guitarist, pianist, or producer, there are some struggles only a fellow artist would understand.
This blog is a love letter to the chaos, the funny moments, and the deeply real parts of being a musician. 🎶
🎤 1. “One More Take” Means Ten More
You start recording a “quick cover” and 3 hours later your voice is hoarse, your files are full, and your phone storage says “no more takes for you.”
🎸 2. When You Hear a Wrong Note in Public Music and It Physically Hurts
That out-of-tune guitar in the café background track? You feel it in your soul.
📅 3. Scheduling Practice vs. Actually Practicing
You planned a 1-hour practice. You tuned your instrument, adjusted your mic, opened your notebook… and suddenly it’s bedtime.
🧼 4. You Clean When You’re Procrastinating Music… and Write Songs When You’re Supposed to Clean
Because obviously your muse shows up only when the dishes pile up.
🎧 5. When You Listen to a Song and Only Hear the Mix
Can’t just enjoy music anymore. It’s:
“Too much reverb.”
“Vocals are buried.”
“What key is this even in?”
😮💨 6. Running Out of Breath Mid-Phrase and Hoping No One Noticed
Singers know. It’s the musical equivalent of tripping on stage and pretending it was choreography.
🎚️ 7. Your Desktop Is a Graveyard of Untitled Demos
Final.mp3
FinalFINAL.mp3
Final_V3_REALLYFINAL.mp3
And yet you still record a new one.
🧠 8. Remembering a Great Lyric or Riff… 2 Seconds Too Late
You had a moment of pure genius… but now it’s gone. You just stand there, empty, humming nonsense, hoping it comes back.
🥴 9. Performing for One Person Feels Harder Than a Whole Crowd
Somehow your uncle at a family party is scarier than an auditorium full of strangers.
🎵 10. You Can’t Hear a Song Without Imagining How You’d Cover It
“Oh, I’d slow it down. Make it acoustic. Maybe add harmonies on the second chorus…”
🤯 11. That One Song You Can’t Get Right… No Matter What
It haunts your dreams. You love it. You hate it. You won’t stop until you conquer it.
🎤 12. Vocal Cracks at the Worst Possible Time
Not during warm-up. Not during rehearsal. But in front of your crush. Or your mom. Or your crush’s mom.
🎹 13. Gear Malfunctions That Only Happen During Performances
That sustain pedal was working five seconds ago. You’re sure of it. 😤
😐 14. People Who Say “It’s Just a Hobby, Right?”
No, Karen. It’s my soul. My therapy. My 2 a.m. purpose. My emotional support instrument.
📉 15. Your Mood Is Linked to How Practice Went That Day
If it went well: “I love life, music is beautiful.”
If it didn’t: “I’m a fraud and should never sing again.”
🎓 At The Mystic Keys – We Get Musicians
At The Mystic Keys, we understand the ups, downs, and emotional rollercoaster that comes with being a musician.
We offer: 🎶
- Online one-on-one lessons
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- 🧑🏫 Experienced Grade 8-certified teachers
- ⏳ Flexible scheduling and progress tracking
Whether you’re just starting out or pushing through plateaus—we’ll guide you through every struggle, with patience and professionalism.
💡 Final Note: You’re Not Alone in the Struggle
Every artist has off days. Every musician questions themselves. Every great performance has a trail of funny, frustrating failures behind it—musician struggles only artists will understand.
🎵 But that’s what makes music beautiful—it’s honest, it’s messy, and it’s human.
So keep struggling. Keep playing. Keep growing. You’re doing better than you think. 💛
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