I have to admit that I agree. Everyone is looking for a magic ritual or a pill to be confident and not nervous. We all know that a piece of music sounds better when you have played it for a long time. That's the reason you feel calm when you are in a familiar situation. So when you play "new material" play it until you can't stand it anymore, that's when is ready for performance. Just don't leave it for the last minute.
Sometimes it's the simplest advice that is the most important -- and hardest to remember! I remember your saying this during my days in your Rhythm Section/Vocal Ensemble lab, and it's a good refresher to hear it again now!
I have to admit that I agree. Everyone is looking for a magic ritual or a pill to be confident and not nervous. We all know that a piece of music sounds better when you have played it for a long time. That's the reason you feel calm when you are in a familiar situation. So when you play "new material" play it until you can't stand it anymore, that's when is ready for performance. Just don't leave it for the last minute.
eliseoborrero 8 months ago
Practice, practice, practice!!!! And have fun!!!!
Thanks for the video!
themusiciansdiary 1 year ago
Confirmation...been telling myself I need to start "Over-Practicing"! Thanx!
jchenault60 1 year ago
Thanks that is really good advice. I always thought that the key to my poor performance was not enough practice.
Mokhrotaim 2 years ago
Sometimes it's the simplest advice that is the most important -- and hardest to remember! I remember your saying this during my days in your Rhythm Section/Vocal Ensemble lab, and it's a good refresher to hear it again now!
retrorhythms 2 years ago
Great advice. Thank you. I use meditation as well.
valambiguous 3 years ago
Excellent, I agree. That advice goes a lonnng way ... gotta l♥ve this man! :-)
SoulByDzyne 3 years ago
You say good stuff and play too. So many just try to learn to play but performance is the half of it left out.
snowypetrel 3 years ago
Excellent advice Mr. Beasley, thank you.
3811iberis 3 years ago