Industry Jul 14, 2026
Este Haim's Path to Bass Guitar Influenced by Sibling Rivalry and Parental Encouragement
"I was moping around, like, ‘I don't have any talent. What is my place in the world?’ At eight years old! Existential crisis. So my dad was like, ‘I got an idea’”
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MusicRadar
Este Haim revealed that her journey to playing the bass guitar was significantly influenced by her younger sister's early proficiency, which sparked a sense of sibling rivalry. At the age of eight, Haim experienced what she described as an existential crisis, feeling overshadowed by her sister's musical talent and questioning her own abilities.
This period of self-doubt prompted her father to intervene with an idea, ultimately guiding her toward the bass guitar. Her story highlights the unexpected paths that can lead musicians to their instruments, involving influences ranging from family dynamics to pop culture characters like Princess Peach and musicians like Tina Weymouth. Originally reported by MusicRadar.