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Fitness, Nutrition and Playing the Clarinet

Author: JamesOrlandoGarcia
Date: 2009-09-28 15:28

I really think that exercise and nutrition should be an essential part of everyone's life include that of musicians. I have lost eighty pounds going from 250lbs with a 37" waist to 170lbs with a 31" waist. I follow a program called Body for Life which has a an exercise program and a nutrition program where I eat six meals a day about every two to three hours.

In years past before I decided that I needed to make a transformation, I used to have a terrible time auditioning and performing in front of people because of anxiety. I would catch colds frequently and lacked energy. Recently in the last few auditions that I have taken I have found that this anxiety has nearly completely disappeared and has resulted in my having very successful auditions. No longer was I constantly shaking, feeling dizzy and I was able to select reeds that worked better with out the frantic desire to sound "perfect".

I am convinced that the reason why I can focus so much better is because of my nutrition. I had a constant stream of good nutrients flowing into my system opposed to having sugary type items that would spike my blood sugar and energy temporarily. Furthermore when it came to playing as a soloist I felt better on stage because of my improved appearance and I am certain that people also interact with me in a more positive way.

It has been a constant stream of positives for my clarinet playing to have really taken responsibility for the physical side of my life. Has anyone else made a similar type of change and noticed any similar effects?

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