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Finding Joy in Music Without the Pressure to Perform
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- Aug 21, 2025
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Summary
Ever felt the itch to perform, only to be held back by self-doubt or expectations? What if you didn’t have to prove anything to anyone and could simply enjoy your craft, just for you? Fresh off a beach vacation, I reflect on being invited on stage by a musician friend, and why I chose to stay in the crowd. Revisiting my days at Berklee College of Music, I explore how even top musicians like John Mayer don’t always follow the expected path, and how stepping back from pressure can help you rediscover pure enjoyment in your passion projects, whether it’s music, photography, or any creative pursuit. “I enjoy the lack of pressure. I enjoy doing it for me. So if you’re a photographer, if you’re a videographer and you play music and you’ve got that urge to play more, just remember, there’s no pressure. If you want to do it for you, do it for you.” Additional Resources Mentioned: Ultimate Guitar Smartless with John Mayer Berklee College of Music If this episode resonated with you, share it with a fellow creative who might need a reminder: you don’t have to perform for anyone but yourself. Subscribe to Lenses & Lyrics for more conversations about balancing passion and pressure. This episode of Lenses & Lyrics is brought to you by Pic-Time and Flodesk . Work smarter not harder with the best photo selection, photo editing and email marketing tools available for your photography businesses.