The Art of Playing, Not Perfecting Music | Kurt Bestor

March 19
1h 32m

Episode Description

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The Art of Playing, Not Perfecting Music

“Music to me isn't just notes. It's emotions. It's deep feelings. It's the space between the words. Music is not what I do for a living. It's who I am.”

In this episode of More Than Musicians, Sarah sits down with Emmy Award-winning and Grammy-nominated composer Kurt Bestor. He is the creative force behind some of the most beloved music in film, television, and holiday traditions.

From a childhood moment where his mother asked him to “play a sunrise,” to conducting at the Olympic Games, Kurt shares the journey that shaped not just his career, but his identity as an artist.

This conversation goes far beyond music.

We talk about:

  • Why music is meant to be felt, not perfected

  • The difference between the craft and the art of music

  • Taking leaps before you feel ready

  • How collaboration, failure, and fear shape true creativity

  • Why “playing” music might be the most important thing we’ve lost

Kurt’s perspective is a powerful reminder that music isn’t just something we do—it’s something that connects us at the deepest human level.

If you’ve ever felt pressure to be perfect… this episode will change the way you think about music—and maybe even yourself.


Listen to "Belle La Vie" https://open.spotify.com/track/6GnGyYfFF9urSHz7mGgo64?si=4f27459953d64334


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PRODUCTION CREDITS

This show is made possible by

The Piano Place: https://thepianoplaceutah.com/

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Production by Talmage Thayne with FilmLaab

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