The Inner Take

Cristóbal Gajardo on Practice, Self-Talk, and Musical Growth


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The Chilean percussionist reflects on influential teachers, evolving practice habits, and how endurance sports taught him to transform self-talk into a tool for growth

How does the way we speak to ourselves influence the way we grow as musicians?

In this episode of The Inner Take, Chilean percussionist Cristóbal Gajardo shares insights from his musical journey, reflecting on influential teachers, the evolution of his practice, and how endurance sports helped him become aware of—and reshape—his inner dialogue.

A conversation about self-talk, learning, discipline, and the lifelong process of musical growth.

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