End of Master 1

After taking my flute and entrepreneurship exams, I finished my first year as a Master's student at the Danish National Academy of Music. I have been learning here for four years and am looking forward to performing another diploma concert next year. I listen to some highly inspirational cello music while I am writing this post. I can only recommend it for writing. As time passes by and I am proceeding with my studies and life, I find it extremely important to remember to enjoy the playing. Sometimes I tend to fall into the perfection trap. Thoughts like: “I could have been better, I didn’t get the highest possible grade,” or “even if I got the highest grade, it was only an accident and they will realize their mistake soon” are circling in my head after the exams. Reading back these, I can see patterns of impostor syndrome. Yes, I know about it, and no, I don’t know any steps for curing it yet. Luckily, my fantastic friend reminded me about what matters truly. The enjoyment. I am allowed to say “That was a nice concert” and “I really enjoyed the music we played together!”. These are not denying the mistakes I have made, but allow the happiness at the same time. In conclusion, I am really happy with my results, although of course I will aim to be even better next year.

P.S.: An incredible surprise at the end of the semester: Our Drømmekor has been nominated for an Entrepreneurship Prize given by SDMK and DMF collaboration. Cross your fingers for us! ;)

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