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/
One Music Schools: https://onemusicschools.com/
Production by Talmage Thayne with FilmLaab
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