A research-grounded self-assessment used by younggrand to build your artist profile. Your answers feed a visual scorecard that signed-in users see — not a label pitch, not a quiz. ~20–25 minutes. Best done in one sitting.
Every question is from a peer-reviewed, validated psychological instrument. Be honest. There are no right answers — only true ones.
section 0 — identity
who you are
Basic profile. None of this is scored.
section 1 / 12
how you describe yourself
Big Five Inventory-2 Short Form (Soto & John, 2017). "I am someone who…"
Tends to be quiet.
Is compassionate, has a soft heart.
Tends to be disorganized.
Worries a lot.
Is fascinated by art, music, or literature.
Is dominant, acts as a leader.
Is sometimes rude to others.
Has difficulty getting started on tasks.
Tends to feel depressed, blue.
Has little interest in abstract ideas.
Is full of energy.
Assumes the best about people.
Is reliable, can always be counted on.
Is emotionally stable, not easily upset.
Is original, comes up with new ideas.
Is outgoing, sociable.
Can be cold and uncaring.
Keeps things neat and tidy.
Is relaxed, handles stress well.
Has few artistic interests.
Prefers to have others take charge.
Is respectful, treats others with respect.
Is persistent, works until the task is finished.
Feels secure, comfortable with self.
Is complex, a deep thinker.
Is less active than other people.
Tends to find fault with others.
Can be somewhat careless.
Is temperamental, gets emotional easily.
Has little creativity.
section 2 / 12
how you handle people and power
HEXACO-60 Honesty-Humility (Ashton & Lee, 2009).
I wouldn't use flattery to get a raise or promotion at work, even if I thought it would succeed.
If I knew that I could never get caught, I would be willing to steal a million dollars.
Having a lot of money is not especially important to me.
I think that I am entitled to more respect than the average person is.
If I want something from someone, I will laugh at that person's worst jokes.
I would never accept a bribe, even if it were very large.
I would get a lot of pleasure from owning expensive luxury goods.
I want people to know that I am an important person of high status.
I wouldn't pretend to like someone just to get that person to do favors for me.
I'd be tempted to use counterfeit money, if I were sure I could get away with it.
section 3 / 12
how you stick with things
Short Grit Scale (Duckworth & Quinn, 2009).
New ideas and projects sometimes distract me from previous ones.
Setbacks don't discourage me.
I have been obsessed with a certain idea or project for a short time but later lost interest.
I am a hard worker.
I often set a goal but later choose to pursue a different one.
I have difficulty maintaining my focus on projects that take more than a few months to complete.
I finish whatever I begin.
I am diligent.
section 4 / 12
how you handle hard times
Brief Resilience Scale (Smith et al., 2008).
I tend to bounce back quickly after hard times.
I have a hard time making it through stressful events.
It does not take me long to recover from a stressful event.
It is hard for me to snap back when something bad happens.
I usually come through difficult times with little trouble.
I tend to take a long time to get over set-backs in my life.
section 5 / 12
how you relate to music itself
Passion Scale (Vallerand et al., 2003). Reference activity = your music.
This activity is in harmony with the other activities in my life.
I have difficulties controlling my urge to do my activity.
The new things that I discover with this activity allow me to appreciate it even more.
I have almost an obsessive feeling for this activity.
This activity reflects the qualities I like about myself.
This activity allows me to live a variety of experiences.
This activity is the only thing that really turns me on.
My activity is well integrated in my life.
If I could, I would only do my activity.
My activity is in harmony with other things that are part of me.
This activity is so exciting that I sometimes lose control over it.
I have the impression that my activity controls me.
I spend a lot of time doing this activity.
I love this activity.
This activity is important for me.
This activity is a passion for me.
This activity is part of who I am.
section 6 / 12
how true you are to yourself
Authenticity Scale (Wood et al., 2008).
I think it is better to be yourself, than to be popular.
I don't know how I really feel inside.
I am strongly influenced by the opinions of others.
I usually do what other people tell me to do.
I always feel I need to do what others expect me to do.
Other people influence me greatly.
I feel as if I don't know myself very well.
I always stand by what I believe in.
I am true to myself in most situations.
I feel out of touch with the 'real me'.
I live in accordance with my values and beliefs.
I feel alienated from myself.
section 7 / 12
how you explore the music business
Career Adapt-Abilities — Curiosity (Savickas & Porfeli, 2012).
Exploring my surroundings.
Looking for opportunities to grow as a person.
Investigating options before making a choice.
Observing different ways of doing things.
Probing deeply into questions I have.
Becoming curious about new opportunities.
section 8 / 12
how you think about ability
Implicit Theories of Intelligence (Dweck, 1999/2006).
You have a certain amount of intelligence, and you can't really do much to change it.
Your intelligence is something about you that you can't change very much.
You can learn new things, but you can't really change your basic intelligence.
section 9 / 12
how confident you are in your ability to cope
General Self-Efficacy Scale (Schwarzer & Jerusalem, 1995).
I can always manage to solve difficult problems if I try hard enough.
If someone opposes me, I can find the means and ways to get what I want.
It is easy for me to stick to my aims and accomplish my goals.
I am confident that I could deal efficiently with unexpected events.
Thanks to my resourcefulness, I know how to handle unforeseen situations.
I can solve most problems if I invest the necessary effort.
I can remain calm when facing difficulties because I can rely on my coping abilities.
When I am confronted with a problem, I can usually find several solutions.
If I am in trouble, I can usually think of a solution.
I can usually handle whatever comes my way.
section 10 / 12
how you feel before and during a performance
Kenny Music Performance Anxiety Inventory — proximal items (Kenny, 2009).
Prior to, or during a performance, I get feelings akin to panic.
Prior to, or during a performance, I experience dry mouth.
During a performance I find myself thinking about whether I'll even get through it.
Prior to, or during a performance, I feel sick or faint or have a churning in my stomach.
Even in the most stressful performance situations, I am confident that I will perform well.
I am often concerned about a negative reaction from the audience.
Prior to, or during a performance, I experience increased heart rate like pounding in my chest.
My worry and nervousness about my performance interferes with my focus and concentration.
I often prepare for a concert with a sense of dread and impending disaster.
Prior to, or during a performance, I have increased muscle tension.
I remain committed to performing even though it causes me great anxiety.
section 11 / 12
how you sing & engage with music
Goldsmiths Musical Sophistication — Singing (Müllensiefen et al., 2014).
If somebody starts singing a song I don't know, I can usually join in.
I can sing or play music from memory.
I am able to hit the right notes when I sing along with a recording.
I can sing the songs I know accurately and in tune.
I am not able to sing in harmony when somebody is singing a familiar tune.
I don't like singing in public because I'm afraid that I would sing wrong notes.
After hearing a new song two or three times, I can usually sing it by myself.
section 12 / 12 — creative self-image
how you'd describe yourself in 30 words
Creative Personality Scale (Gough, 1979). Check the adjectives that describe you as you really are, not as you'd like to be. Skip ones that don't fit.
final section — your story
tell us what scales can't measure
Five short prompts. ~3–6 sentences each. Be specific, not polished.