Industry Jul 14, 2026
Este Haim's path to the bass guitar was influenced by sibling rivalry and family.
"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 has shared insights into her early musical journey, particularly her turn to the bass guitar. She recalled feelings of inadequacy as a child when comparing her abilities to her younger sister's guitar skills.
This sense of existential questioning at a young age, coupled with her father's suggestion, ultimately guided her towards the instrument. Originally reported by MusicRadar.