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Re: Oh golly, I'm nervous.

Author: ClarinetRobt
Date: 2015-10-26 20:09

You might also try these methods...even if they sound cheesy...

Jog around the block (get your heart rate up) then immediately sit down and play. You'll teach yourself very quickly how to calm down and get the job done.

Another thing, when you audition (usually nobody can see you, or at least not your face), literally smile at your music. That physical action will help. It's almost like you're forcing yourself to be happy. When you're happy, you're not nervous.

Read the "Inner game of Tennis"; it's brilliant. And certainly focus on the action at hand and don't worry about everybody else. (I know easier said than done).

Also if you practice to the point of literally having everything memorized, you'll reached the point of 'muscle memory'. No matter how nervous you are, your fingers will always know where to go without fail.

~Robt L Schwebel
Mthpc: Behn Vintage
Lig: Ishimori, Behn Delrin
Reed: Legere French Cut 3.75/4, Behn Brio 4
Horns: Uebel Superior (Bb,A), Ridenour Lyrique, Buffet R13 (Eb)

Post Edited (2015-10-26 22:02)

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