The Art of Playing, Not Perfecting Music | Kurt Bestor
The Art of Playing, Not Perfecting Music | Kurt Bestor  
Podcast: More Than Musicians
Published On: Thu Mar 19 2026
Description: Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/more_than_musicians/The Art of Playing, Not Perfecting Music“Music to me isn't just notes. It's emotions. It's deep feelings. It's the space between the words. Music is not what I do for a living. It's who I am.”In this episode of More Than Musicians, Sarah sits down with Emmy Award-winning and Grammy-nominated composer Kurt Bestor. He is the creative force behind some of the most beloved music in film, television, and holiday traditions.From a childhood moment where his mother asked him to “play a sunrise,” to conducting at the Olympic Games, Kurt shares the journey that shaped not just his career, but his identity as an artist.This conversation goes far beyond music.We talk about:Why music is meant to be felt, not perfectedThe difference between the craft and the art of musicTaking leaps before you feel readyHow collaboration, failure, and fear shape true creativityWhy “playing” music might be the most important thing we’ve lostKurt’s perspective is a powerful reminder that music isn’t just something we do—it’s something that connects us at the deepest human level.If you’ve ever felt pressure to be perfect… this episode will change the way you think about music—and maybe even yourself.Listen to "Belle La Vie" https://open.spotify.com/track/6GnGyYfFF9urSHz7mGgo64?si=4f27459953d64334CONNECT WITH KURTInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/kbestor/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KurtBestor2/Website: https://www.kurtbestor.com/bioCONNECT WITH SARAH DAVIESInstagram: @more_than_musicians and @sarah.t.daviesTikTok: @more_than_musiciansFacebook: @more_than_musiciansLISTEN OR SUBSCRIBEApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/more-than-musicians/id1584874236Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4EYojMS3Ns9cHXVLE6IhVc?si=43cc8fc8c86542caYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@More_Than_MusiciansPRODUCTION CREDITSThis show is made possible byThe Piano Place: https://thepianoplaceutah.com/One Music Schools: https://onemusicschools.com/Production by Talmage Thayne with FilmLaabInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/talmagethayne/Website: https://www.filmlaab.com/HAVE A GREAT GUEST IN MIND? TELL US HEREhttps://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfG_Zp-4MoxFijfgAHuGmsXHEso-9v1-hg6n8CbghelJ2zelA/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=106212904550005997752If this episode moved you, please share it. Thank you for listening and we will see you next time for another episode of More Than Musicians.