Empathetic Musicians

Welcome Soul Artist! On today's episode of Empathetic Musicians I walk through in depth how I was able to rebuild my relationship with music from the day I decided to move away from a traditional path as a music educator. Despite disapproval, rejection, shame, expectations, negativity, bullying, my own thoughts, personal experience and exposure I have come back to my peace. “If making music makes you happy, then we should do what makes us happy.”

*Warning* - I do mention what happened to me when I passed out during June 2020, so listen with caution when I mention "bath salts."

As always, empathy, vulnerability, and imperfections are valued here.

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Hello soul artist! Today, I am talking about why karaoke has played such an important part of my new relationship with making music! When I was in the Philippines, it was karaoke that brought me back to singing for fun again. In today's episode I cover how I felt when I was asked to karaoke with friends in California and how fear can stop us from opportunities.  

As always, empathy, vulnerability, and imperfections are valued here.

Connect with Sophia:

Website - sojustcollab.com

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Instagram - @sojustcollab

Welcome to Empathetic Musicians, hosted by Sophia Stermer, owner of So Just Collab. Today, she is sharing a conversation that she had with her friend Blessing. During her first year at UC Irvine, Sophia met Blessing through a cappella auditions and eventually got to spend more time with Blessing as a member of Clair De Lune, an all-female identifying a cappella group. In today's episode, we talk about growing up in a music community, interests in many genres of music, specifically jazz, as well as how to keep your passion for music alive. 

Blessing reminds us that "if singing or making music gives you joy, then do it and don't let anyone tell you what music is." Empathy, vulnerability, and imperfections are always valued here.

Connect with Sophia:

Website - sojustcollab.com

Email - [email protected]

Instagram - @sojustcollab

Hello soul artist! In today’s LIVE! episode of Empathetic Musicians, I talk about jealousy as a musician. Comparing yourself to other musicians who you put on a pedestal or label them as more “successful” tells your brain, that you are worth less than them. Where does this jealousy come from? Comparison? The real word is envy. Being envious of someone’s life, their gifts/abilities, or even their luck in life, if you believe in luck.

As always, empathy, vulnerability, and imperfections are valued here.

Connect with Sophia:

Website - sojustcollab.com

Email - [email protected]

Instagram - @sojustcollab

Hello soul artist! Today is a very special day, but as you listen to today's episode I hope that you start to think about the energy that you allow in your life. Do you have a pet that gets you? Do you love to explore? I share insight into my personal life today, outside of being the CEO of So Just Collab, and talk about what keeps me going in life. I cover my opinion on being a student, a daughter, and so many core parts of my life. I hope as you listen to today's episode that you remember what is important to you, that you remember the simplicity of life, and how you deserve to be respected. 

As always, empathy, vulnerability, and imperfections are valued here.

Connect with Sophia:

Website - sojustcollab.com

Email - [email protected]

Instagram - @sojustcollab

Welcome my soul artists! Ever tried lyric writing? Today's episode dives into how you can start to explore writing lyrics from the thoughts that you have on your mind. This ranges from putting pen to paper or using a napkin, if need be. We spend a lot of time absorbing music in the grocery stores, the radio, listening to our favorite artists on repeat. And these artists are storytelling. They are sharing their personal thoughts and experiences. 

So why not tap into your personal creativity and write a song about how you are feeling? As always, empathy, vulnerability, and imperfections are valued here.

Connect with Sophia:

Website - sojustcollab.com

Email - [email protected]

Instagram - @sojustcollab

Welcome my soul artists! In today's episode of Empathetic Musicians, I talk about when my anxiety started and how I overcame my anxiety about my talents as a musician. I go over ways to reduce your anxiety around making music, small steps you can take, as well as my number one suggestion to taking back how special making music can be, for you only. 

We may have origins of where our anxiety came from, but I know you love creating music. As always, empathy, vulnerability, and imperfections are valued here.

Connect with Sophia:

Website - sojustcollab.com

Email - [email protected]

Instagram - @sojustcollab

Welcome to Empathetic Musicians, hosted by Sophia Stermer, owner of So Just Collab. She can’t wait for you to hear today’s episode on the conversation she had with her dear friend Sarah. Sophia met Sarah in her first and only year at Chapman University in 2018, but the two have always stayed in each other's lives. Today’s episode covers financial insecurities for musicians, non-traditional paths in the music industry, and Sarah's work with Musicians of Color (MoCA). 

Sarah reminds us today that "we cannot equate security with contentment." Empathy, vulnerability, and imperfections are always valued here.

Connect with Sarah:

Website - musiciansofcolor.com

Instagram - @sarah_sue22

Connect with Sophia:

Website - sojustcollab.com

Email - [email protected]

Instagram - @sojustcollab

Welcome to Empathetic Musicians, hosted by Sophia Stermer, owner of So Just Collab. In today’s episode, Sophia is talking about how she keeps her creativity alive by playing the ukulele by ear. She talks about how the ukulele is perfect for making music on the go. 

After this episode, Sophia hopes you will feel inspired to play the ukulele without restrictions or limits on how you explore this instrument. 

As always, empathy, vulnerability, and imperfections are valued here.

Connect with Sophia:

Website - sojustcollab.com

Email - [email protected]

Instagram - @sojustcollab

Happy New Year! To kick off 2022, on today's episode of Empathetic Musicians, I am sharing what it means to be a “soul artist” and how you can value yourself as a soul artist. I spill my three ways that I add value to myself as a musician, including finding moments to be proud of ourselves. I do go back to 2016 for a vulnerable moment to reflect on a choice that I made. My hope today is to show you that you are valued. This episode is short and to the point, but that's all you need today. As always, empathy, vulnerability, and imperfections are valued here.

Connect with Sophia:

Website - sojustcollab.com

Email - [email protected]

Instagram - @sojustcollab