Playing Brass Performance & Mindset
Auditions, stage fright, stage presence and coming back after time off.
Trumpet Players: Legends in Their Own Minds
Let me tell you about Bob. Bob showed up late to a jazz bar gig, tossed his sheet music at me (I was on…
Performance & MindsetStage Presence: Borrowing Techniques from Theatre for Brass Players
Stage presence can make or break a performance. It's the invisible thing that pulls an audience in and holds them from the first note…
Performance & MindsetMastering the Audition: A Comprehensive Guide
Auditions are nerve-wracking even for seasoned players. Whether you're chasing first chair in an orchestra or a spot in a jazz ensemble, the difference…
Performance & MindsetHow to Overcome Stage Fright
It can be a terrifying experience to be presented with a large number of people, all staring at you, waiting for you to perform for them. Stage fright, also known as performance anxiety, can manifest in several different ways. For anyone delivering speeches, or presentation, or performances, learning how to overcome stage fright is an important skill.
Performance & MindsetHow AI Is Impacting the Music Industry
AI is moving fast, and it's already reshaping how music gets made, shared, and experienced. Like most technological shifts, it brings real opportunities alongside…
Performance & MindsetHow to Overcome Nerves
I once asked a very well-known musician why he never seemed nervous before important gigs. His answer: "If I get nervous, I don't play…
Performance & MindsetReturning to Playing Brass After a Break
Coming back to a brass instrument after time away doesn't have to be traumatic — but a lot of players approach it that way.…
Performance & MindsetIt’s All in the Head
Everything you know intellectually about playing your instrument is only useful if you can actually call on it under pressure. And performing under pressure…