Get into the Rock Star Mentality

We all have that one friend who seems to be living the dream. They’re always out at concerts, meeting new people, and generally just having a great time. 

It’s easy to see why someone would want to have that lifestyle, but it’s not always clear how to achieve it. 

Here are a few tips on how to get into the rock star mentality.

What Does it Mean When Someone Calls You a Rock Star?

When you think of a rockstar, what comes to mind? 

• Maybe it’s someone who parties all night and sleeps all day.
• Maybe it’s someone who is always surrounded by paparazzi and fans. 
• Or maybe it’s someone who is so talented that they make it look easy. 

Whatever your image of a rockstar is, there’s one thing that all rockstars have in common: mindset.

It doesn’t matter what you love most about rock and roll – if you have the rock star mentality, you’ve got what it takes to be successful in anything (especailly music!). 

The best way to build the rock start mentality? By becoming truly great at whatever it is you liek to do. Whether you’re an avid musician or you love learning foreign languages, taking lessons is a great way to challenge yourself and become better at what you do.

Just  check out all the amazing benefits of taking guitar lessons (as an example!) below:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ILuHO-YpSM 

What is the Rockstar Mentality Meaning?

The risqué performances of Elvis Presley, the screaming crowds that followed the Beatles, the instrument-smashing antics of The Who, and the countless other charismatic and iconic contributions to the music of their day are all defining chapters of rock-n-roll that would shape the outcome of nearly all popular music to follow. Just like the swing-dance halls of the 1920s and 30s, the music would draw the attention of the masses and bring uncountable patrons together for something that can only be described as an experience.

But what is missing from the bandstands of the swing era all the way through early Motown performances was the unruly presentation, where songs and artists went from polished performances by well-dressed professionals into expressions of image from larger-than-life artists. This was the birth of the Rock Star Mentality, and it has changed practically everything in regard to modern popular music.

The cultural, creative mindset rambunctious rock-n-rollers gave birth to is characterized by an uncompromising attitude that made the more refined groups of working musicians turn up their noses. How could they not? This was antithetical to everything they had been taught. Rock stars were rarely educated in music, and aside from knowing a few chords and shapes, often played only by ear and without a deeper musical understanding.

Bands like U2 – who formed with little previous musical training – showed that it was no longer about the strength gained through years of dedication from the individual players, but an ability to connect with an audience regardless of the performer’s knowledge for music. It turned on its head the idea that to be a great musician meant a long, hard road of practice and proficiency.

While there is no need to dramatically insult the now norms of music, there are downsides to the shift in music culture due to the flair of rock and the rock star lifestyle. Popular music has been drifting on a path away from more complex melodies, rhythms, and harmonies, and toward music that is very simple and all relatively similar. A study published in the journal Scientific Reports surveyed over 465,000 songs that spanned over 50 years, and found that “note transition” (note usage with chords and melodies) and “meters” (rhythmic patterns) are all fairly stable and moving toward the direction of homogeny. We cannot expect musicians to be able to create what is new if they don’t know what has been done. Exposure to a vast history of songs and works, either through self-study or by the guiding hand of a mentor, is the best solution. Unfortunately, this solution is regularly overlooked by a culture more centered around here and now, and prioritizes style over content.

However, there is a silver lining that should make even the most staunch of music elitists optimistic. When I was a new teacher in Arizona, most of my middle and high school age students were all brought to me because of the same thing: video games. Their parents all told me, “Yeah, he’s been playing ‘Guitar Hero’ and really likes it, so we figured we’d get him some lessons.” As a music teacher, I want nothing more than my students to enjoy their studies. Rejecting their interests simply because I don’t find them “pure” enough is a mistake. I’m happy to teach students regardless of what it is that brings them to learn, and I think that some music teachers ignore the Rock Star mentality to the detriment of future music.

If popular music is to continue to develop in positive ways, the Rock Star Mentality needs to be understood by teachers as a tool to get students started, and by students and patrons as an imperfect bi-product of the music they love.

How to Get Into the Rockstar Mindset

A rockstar mindset is all about having the right attitude. It’s about believing in yourself and your talents. It’s about being confident and not taking no for an answer. If you want to be a rockstar, you need to start thinking like one. Here are four ways to get into the rockstar mindset:

Set Your Goals High 

Rockstars don’t settle for mediocrity. They strive for greatness. If you want to be a rockstar, you need to set your sights high and go after your goals with everything you’ve got. Don’t be afraid to aim big – the sky’s the limit!

Stay Focused 

The road to success is never easy, but rockstars know how to stay focused on their goals even when things get tough. If you want to be a rockstar, you can’t allow yourself to be derailed by distractions or detours. You need to stay focused on what matters most and persevere through the challenges that come your way. 

Never Give Up 

Quitting is not an option for rockstars. They know that success requires hard work, dedication, and determination. If you want to be a rockstar, you need to channel your inner tenacity and never give up on your dreams – no matter how difficult they may seem at times.”