To the OP with a self-esteem problem: How abut glorifying the ability of your brain to perceive, learn, and interpret a song, for anyone's entertainment.
I've been playing more than 55 years. I am amazed when I hear a commercial or a song on the stereo, I can accompany it flawlessly, or re-create it from scratch, solo. I am consistently amazed at little things like this. I could care less about awards, $ for playing, and accolades from the peanut gallery.
When I consider the memorization that goes from brain to fingers to instrument, I am humbled.
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