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What happens inside a musician’s mind while they're on stage, in the studio, or sitting alone with their instrument? Sour Notes is a podcast about the inner monologue of performers - from stage fright to flow states, from self-doubt to creative rebirth. Through intimate conversations on the internal struggles often unspoken, it explores how artists create, cope and carry on.

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Today’s guest is Leanne Hoffman, a Nova Scotia based multi-disciplinary artist, songwriter, and producer. In this episode, we talk about navigating intense bouts of performance anxiety and allowing time to let us grow and gain experience.

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Today, you’ll hear my conversation with Matt Andersen. Matt is a blues and roots based singer-songwriter and guitarist from the East Coast. His career spans 20 plus years, world wide tours and many recognitions, but playing live remains at the center... more

Today, I’m very pleased to have a chat with Laura Merrimen. A staple of the songwriter scene in Nova Scotia, as well as an accomplished painter and Reiki practionner. In this conversation, we talk about staying connected with your truth through the c... more

Today I’m talking with JW-Jones, a blues based guitarist, songwriter and singer from Ottawa. JW has been steadily growing his career for more than two decades as an independent artist. In this wide-ranging conversation, we talk about staying true to ... more

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Recent Guests

Matt Andersen
A blues and roots-based singer-songwriter and guitarist from the East Coast with a 20-plus year career.
Episode: Matt Andersen: Getting to the Stage
Laura Merrimen
A staple of the songwriter scene in Nova Scotia, as well as an accomplished painter and reiki practitioner.
Episode: Laura Merrimen: The Gift of Art
JW Jones
Blues-based guitarist, songwriter and singer from Ottawa.
Episode: JW-Jones: The Definitions of Success
Carter Chaplin
Veteran East Coast blues guitar player
Episode: Carter Chaplin: Music as a Lifeline
Elise Besler
Certified Neurosomatic Coach and Somatic Experiencing Practitioner
Episode: Elise Besler: Your Nervous System is the Boss
Erin Costelo
Soulful songstress and celebrated record producer
Episode: Erin Costelo: The Inner Critic is a Shapeshifter

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Roxanne Potvin
Roxanne Potvin is the host of the series. She is a JUNO-nominated singer-songwriter and mental health speaker, known for engaging deeply with her guests and fostering dialogue around vulnerability and mental health within the music industry.

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#33
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Apple Podcasts
#225
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Matt Andersen: Getting to the Stage
Q: If you could talk to a younger version of yourself, what would you tell them about self-doubt and the inner critic?
I think I would tell myself the inner critic is more important than the external critic.
JW-Jones: The Definitions of Success
Q: If you could go back and speak to yourself at the beginning of your career, what would you tell them?
He would advise his younger self to maintain a balance between working on his craft and managing the business side of music.
JW-Jones: The Definitions of Success
Q: How do you stay grounded and bring your focus back to the task and not let like your negative thoughts just kind of take over?
Jones mentions going into survival mode and autopilot when performing, suggesting that his mental focus often shifts back to the performance despite negative self-talk.
Aphrose: Music Streams and Motherhood
Q: What would you tell your younger self about self-doubt?
Remember why you pursued this path, and create from joy rather than expectation.
Aphrose: Music Streams and Motherhood
Q: When would you say in your creative journey that you started sort of having run-ins with your inner critic?
I ride waves of feeling unsure of myself; I really started feeling it in 2017 when I began creating music independently.

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This series offers a compelling look into the minds of musicians, revealing the often-hidden emotional landscapes that artists traverse as they navigate their creative paths. The discussions center around the intricate connections between music, mental health, and the personal challenges that artists face, such as self-doubt, performance anxiety, and the pressure of artistic expectations. Guests from various backgrounds share their heartfelt stories, shedding light on how they cope with mental health issues, find their authentic voices, and draw resilience from their experiences. Each episode invites listeners to engage with the transformative power of music while embracing vulnerability in an industry that often demands perfection.

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1. Matt Andersen
2. Laura Merrimen
3. JW Jones
4. Carter Chaplin
5. Elise Besler
6. Erin Costelo

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