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Originally Posted by Manny Laureano Now, it's purposeful and methodic but not because I'm warming up. Rather, I'm practicing immediately. There is no question about what I want to sound like. There is no question about how to use my body. There is no question about whether something is going to go well; I don't have a choice. It HAS to go well. So, it's almost fair to say that I don't warm up. I go to the hall early to practice instead. If something doesn't sound great off the bat, I don't worry. I know that eventually it will because that's why I'm being paid. That mental attitude has been a great source of peace for me but it doesn't come overnight. It's taken many years to find that groove and I hope I can stay in it for a good, long time.
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More GOLD from ML! This really hit home with me Manny... especially the line: "It HAS to go well." Instead of getting all freaked out by that pressure you've figured out a way to turn it into something peaceful and positive. Something to strive for as a professional performer and teacher for that matter.
The thing I struggle wtih the most lately is picking up my horn cold to demonstrate something to a student. Some of those times nothing works and I sound horrible. I am usually able to get my point across, but its frustrating to not be able to sound "sterling" at those times. Often I will have already practiced/played for a couple hours that day working on my own stuff but the horn and chops are a little cold from not playing during certain parts of the lessons. Also your focus and concentration are in a different place than when you are sitting on stage. Any suggestions?
Thanks
MA