{"id":20305,"date":"2022-03-07T16:49:49","date_gmt":"2022-03-07T21:49:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/?p=20305"},"modified":"2025-10-09T17:57:58","modified_gmt":"2025-10-09T21:57:58","slug":"how-to-overcome-imposter-syndrome","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/how-to-overcome-imposter-syndrome\/","title":{"rendered":"How to overcome imposter syndrome as a musician"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p style=\"font-size:15px\" class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Illustration:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/francorama.work\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Franco \u00c9galit\u00e9 (opens in a new tab)\"><strong>Franco \u00c9galit\u00e9<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do you ever feel like a fraud?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Do you feel like you don\u2019t actually know what you\u2019re doing, and sooner or later everyone is going to find out? While this may actually be the case for a handful of people, what\u2019s more likely is that you\u2019re experiencing <strong>imposter syndrome:<\/strong> the inability to take credit for your accomplishments and the tendency to attribute them to luck, rather than your own skills and talent. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Feeling this way can crush your self-confidence, motivation, and ability to perform, often leading to poor mental health and missed opportunities for growth in your career. Imposter syndrome affects people across all industries\u2014in fact, <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"70% of people experience it at some point in their lives (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/so06.tci-thaijo.org\/index.php\/IJBS\/article\/view\/521\" target=\"_blank\">70% of people experience it at some point in their lives<\/a>\u2014but musicians, artists, and other creatives are especially susceptible to its detrimental effects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this article, we\u2019ll go over how to identify whether you suffer from imposter syndrome, as well as share eight helpful tips for how to overcome it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s take a look!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-c3706cc98d779b0d6fb864120a14adaa\" style=\"background-color:#62daff\"><strong>Voice to verse\u2014anywhere. With the addition of Splice Mic, you can instantly test and record ideas, explore genres, and unlock new creative possibilities, all from <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/splice.onelink.me\/vNNn\/sozstw8b\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>the Splice mobile app.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How do you know you\u2019re experiencing imposter syndrome?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are a few common symptoms of imposter syndrome you might experience as a musician:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>You have low self-esteem and lack confidence in your skills and abilities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You feel like you don\u2019t belong among other musicians<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You\u2019re scared that someone is going to find out that you don\u2019t really know what you\u2019re doing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You think you accomplished something solely because of luck and you\u2019ll never be able to replicate your success<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You feel like you\u2019re not worthy of your success<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a aria-label=\"You think you have to do everything on your own (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/build-team-music-career\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">You think you have to do everything on your own<\/a> and don\u2019t feel comfortable asking anyone for help<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You put a lot of pressure on yourself to be perfect <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You\u2019re afraid of making mistakes or failing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You seek external validation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You\u2019re sensitive to criticism<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If any of these sound familiar, you\u2019re almost definitely dealing with imposter syndrome.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The thing is, the very definition of imposter syndrome means that you can\u2019t actually be an imposter. If you really didn\u2019t know anything about music and were faking your way through your music career, you wouldn\u2019t be experiencing any of these feelings. You\u2019d actually probably be quite pleased with yourself for fooling everyone around you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that we\u2019ve established that you\u2019re definitely not an imposter, let\u2019s take a look at how to stop <em>feeling<\/em> like one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Make a decision to beat imposter syndrome<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The first step to overcoming imposter syndrome is realizing that it won\u2019t go away on its own, and that you are the one who has to do the hard work to beat it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many emerging musicians suffer from imposter syndrome because they\u2019re <a href=\"https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/avoiding-comparison-trap\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"comparing themselves to others (opens in a new tab)\">comparing themselves to others<\/a> who are much further along in their careers. They think thoughts like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201c<em>When I get 100,000 monthly listeners on Spotify, I\u2019ll stop feeling like an imposter<\/em>,\u201d or, \u201c<em>When I release a full-length album, I won\u2019t feel this way anymore<\/em>.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The honest truth is that as you progress further in your career, your imposter syndrome may actually get worse. You\u2019ll have new peers to compare yourself to, new standards to strive towards, and new expectations for yourself. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Instead of waiting for some magical moment in your career when imposter syndrome will dissipate on its own, make the decision now to do the work and deal with it for good. The sooner you address these feelings and learn to combat them, the sooner you\u2019ll be on your way to a prosperous and fulfilling career.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Identify the root cause<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Valerie Young, a leading expert on imposter syndrome, has <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"identified five types of the phenomenon: (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/impostorsyndrome.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">identified five types of the phenomenon:<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li><strong>The perfectionist:<\/strong> You have very high standards for yourself\u2014even when you\u2019ve achieved something great, you think you should\u2019ve done better<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The expert:<\/strong> People have told you that you\u2019re an expert musician, so you feel pressured to prove them right<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The natural genius:<\/strong> From a young age, people have told you that you have a natural talent for music, so you feel frustrated when something doesn\u2019t come easy to you<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The soloist:<\/strong> You feel like you need to do everything by yourself\u2014if you ask for help, you\u2019d be admitting that you don\u2019t really know what you\u2019re doing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The superhero:<\/strong> You feel the need to do it all\u2014you overwork yourself to prove to everyone around you that you\u2019re worthy of your accomplishments<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Do any of these sound familiar? They may point to the root cause of your imposter syndrome and shed some light on what you need to address before you can beat it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, if you recognize yourself as the perfectionist, work on accepting your outcomes as good enough. Your aim should be to make the best music that you can make at this moment, rather than chasing an impossible standard. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Don\u2019t generalize your feelings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There may be times when you feel nervous or insecure\u2014maybe you\u2019re walking into a songwriting session with artists you admire, or performing in front of a large crowd for the first time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In moments like these, it\u2019s completely understandable that you would feel nervous. However, there\u2019s no need to give weight to these feelings and apply them to your entire identity as a musician. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019re feeling nervous in a situation where you\u2019re expected to feel nervous\u2014it has nothing to do with how skilled you are or whether or not you deserve to be in the room.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Change your relationship with failure<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Part of what drives imposter syndrome is a fear of failure\u2014you\u2019re worried that you\u2019re going to make a mistake and everyone will find out that you don\u2019t really know what you\u2019re doing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What if you challenged this notion? What if you saw failure for what it is: a chance to learn, improve, and try again? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Welcome failure with open arms; seek out opportunities to make mistakes and learn from them. Once you do this, you\u2019ll have nothing to be afraid of.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Accept that luck is part of the equation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the key symptoms of imposter syndrome is attributing your past successes to luck, rather than your own skills and hard work. What you need to accept is that they\u2019re all part of the same equation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You may have had a bit of luck to get to where you are today, but there\u2019s nothing wrong with that. In fact, luck is practically a requirement in the music industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What matters more is what you did with that luck. You put in the time and you did the work, so when doors opened for you, you were ready. That\u2019s something you should take full credit for!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Keep a praise folder<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When you\u2019re feeling especially insecure, it can be helpful to remind yourself of the positive things other people have said about you and your music.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Start a folder on your computer where you keep quotes and screenshots of feedback and praise. These can be reviews of your music or even positive messages and comments you\u2019ve received from fans on <a href=\"https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/musician-social-media-presence\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"your social media. (opens in a new tab)\">your social media.<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whenever you doubt yourself, browse through your praise folder as a reminder that you have a lot to be proud of.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. Use positive affirmations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Positive affirmations are short phrases you can repeat to yourself to help combat negative thinking and overwrite false negative beliefs. If you\u2019ve never tried affirmations, they may feel a little silly at first, but they really do work. When you practice positive affirmations, you create neural pathways in your brain that make it easier to choose positive thoughts in a difficult moment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are a few examples of positive affirmations that can help with imposter syndrome:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>I work hard at my craft and I deserve everything I\u2019ve accomplished<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>I am grateful for the doors that have opened for me<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>I don\u2019t have to be perfect<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>I am always growing, learning, and improving<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>I am ready for the journey that lies ahead<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Feel free to use these, browse the internet for more ideas, or come up with your own affirmations that fit your unique situation. Practice them every morning, or whenever you need a little boost of confidence. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8. Practice confidence<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you remember nothing else from this article, remember this: overcoming imposter syndrome takes practice. Time after time, you must choose confidence over feelings of insecurity. Consistently put yourself in situations that require you to overcome your fears, anxiety, and self-doubt. You may need to fake it at first, but the more you practice feeling confident, the easier it&#8217;ll get.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Start combatting your imposter syndrome today<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep in mind, too, that imposter syndrome may not ever go away completely. As you move up in your music career, you\u2019ll face new challenges and regularly find yourself outside your comfort zone. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The good news is, as long as you recognize your imposter syndrome and take steps to deal with it, you can take away its debilitating power. You might still feel butterflies in your stomach before an important performance or interview, but that\u2019s perfectly normal. What\u2019s more important is that you feel confident, capable, and worthy of being there. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We hope you\u2019ve found these tips helpful. 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