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joshuasullins · 11-21-2005, 09:51 PM

What tpter1 said are all good points and things you can certainly try.

I think that the bottom line is that nervousness is a mental thing. You just have to get over it. Tell yourself wahtever you need to. I can let you know what I do. I tell myself, "this doesn't matter. these people are no better than me, why do I care what anyone else thinks?" That seems conceited, I know, but it works, everytime. Just be prepared for the audition. Know that you are prepared and that you have done your best. Go in there and convince yourself that, whoever you are playing in front of, their opinions mean nothing.

Hope this helps!

Joshua

11-21-2005, 09:51 PM	#5 (permalink)
joshuasullins Pianissimo User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Newport, RI Posts: 80	What tpter1 said are all good points and things you can certainly try. I think that the bottom line is that nervousness is a mental thing. You just have to get over it. Tell yourself wahtever you need to. I can let you know what I do. I tell myself, "this doesn't matter. these people are no better than me, why do I care what anyone else thinks?" That seems conceited, I know, but it works, everytime. Just be prepared for the audition. Know that you are prepared and that you have done your best. Go in there and convince yourself that, whoever you are playing in front of, their opinions mean nothing. Hope this helps! Joshua __________________ trumpet: Flip Oaked Wind Thing in gold plate, #1 Tuning Slide piece: Monette PRANA BL3 Flugel: Yamaha 631, Rose brass bell (I really want a Flip Oakes Flugel... putting together the cash)