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How might imposter syndrome affect your ability to record and release your music? Well, that’s probably pretty self explanatory. But inside this week’s episode actually looks at how recording and production skills may offer women a way of overcoming this tricky phenomenon.

Isobel also unpacks what Imposter syndrome is, how it might affect people in the creative Industries and, more specifically, women in music too. FInally, Isobel tackles the biggest Imposter syndrome trap you still might fall into, even after getting some much needed recording and production know-how.

Girls Twiddling Knobs is hosted and produced by Isobel Anderson with production support from Jade Bailey and Francesca O’Connor and is a Female DIY Musician Production.

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS
{0:00} Intro
{04:56} What is Imposter Syndrome?
{07:02} How does it manifest for women in music?
{09:23} Examples of female musicians who experience Imposter Syndrome
{12:24} How learning to record and produce yourself can dispell Imposter Syndrome
{15:37} But don't lots of female musicians feel  imposter syndrome around recording and
producing their music, isobel?
{18:46} The biggest trap to avoid, even so
{19:35} Episode Summary

Girls Twiddling Knobs listeners get 10% off iZotope's award-winning audio plugins and a 30 day free trial of their incredible Music Production Suite 4.1. Just use the code GIRLSPOD10 here >>

The Imposter Phenomenon in High Achieving Women: A Study by Rose Clance and Suzanne Imes >>

Imposter syndrome affects 87% of people in the creative industries >>

Sherelle’s interview with Mixmag >>

Ashnikko’s interview with Forbe’s >>

Lady Gaga: 'I still feel like a kid in high school' >>

Home Recording Academy: Student Stories of Transformation >>

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