Dave at NAMM Show
NEWS ANNOUNCEMENT: Dave Hill Jr. Leads Standout NAMM 2025 Workshop on Self-Doubt for Emerging Artists
Dave Hill Jr. at the NAMM Show 2025
March 2025 – Over 400 artists, musicians, and creatives registered for Dave Hill Jr.’s NAMM 2025 workshop, “Self-Doubt for Emerging Artists”—a powerful session designed to help artists overcome the invisible barriers that hold them back.
With heartfelt insights and practical strategies, Dave tackled the universal struggle of self-doubt, showing attendees how to name, reframe, and transform doubt into creative momentum.
What Attendees Learned:
🎤 Why even top artists like Billie Eilish, Taylor Swift, and Adele struggle with self-doubt
🚧 The 4 biggest forms of self-doubt that keep musicians stuck
🎶 Why musicians are uniquely vulnerable to self-doubt—and how to manage it
🔄 How to flip doubt into creative growth
📝 A step-by-step process to work with doubt, instead of against it
Attendee Feedback:
"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 Workshop 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 Workshop 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
Watch the Workshop & Get the Slides
Missed the live session? You can download the full talk and slides by filling out the form on this page.
About Dave Hill Jr.
Dave Hill Jr. is a musician, songwriter, drummer, executive coach, and author of Doubt Riding Shotgun. A former VP at major music companies, he now helps creatives navigate self-doubt with confidence and clarity. His workshops, coaching, and music empower artists to embrace their creative voice.
📩 For press, interviews, or speaking inquiries, contact: dave@davehilljr.com
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