2025 NAMM Workshop Presentation

“Overcoming Self-Doubt: Creative Confidence for College Students and Emerging Artists” by Dave Hill Jr.

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Your presentation was one of the biggest boosts to my motivation. For years, I struggled with confidence and abandoned my original songs. Your talk reinforced my belief in myself and gave me the push I needed to keep sharing my music with the world.
— NAMM Show Attendee
It means so much to have a supportive network in the music industry—especially those who focus on resilience. Your session was a powerful reminder that the struggles we face are part of the creative journey. Thanks for all you do!
— NAMM Show Attendee
As a fellow songwriter, I’m always looking for new ways to approach creativity. Your insights were incredibly helpful, and I’d love to keep learning from your work.
— NAMM Show Attendee
Thank you for taking the time to help quiet the inner critic in all of us. Hearing how you’ve personally navigated self-doubt in your songwriting journey was incredibly inspiring!
— NAMM Show Attendee
Out of all the presentations I attended at NAMM, yours stood out the most. I deeply appreciate your vulnerability and care in the work you do. Thank you for such a meaningful session.
— NAMM Show Attendee
I truly enjoyed this session and will be grabbing the slides. Also, I just want to say—I started using Ableton Live around version 3, and it’s been so ingrained in my creative process that I can hardly remember life before it. I know I’ve benefited from your early contributions. Thanks again
— NAMM Show Attendee
Your presentation on self-doubt for artists was deeply impactful. I would love to stay connected and explore potential collaborations, given our shared passion for supporting artists.
— NAMM Show Attendee
I had never considered how to actively address self-doubt before your talk. It gave me a new perspective, and I hope to see you on the NAMM schedule again in 2026
— NAMM Show Attendee
Thank you for speaking this past week. Your words and methodology have put me at the beginning of my path to overcoming self-doubt. No matter the experience I gained, that voice in my head was always there—but after your session, it doesn’t hold as much weight as it previously did.
— NAMM Show Attendee