Originally Posted by Manny Laureano

Sevgilim Begum...

The important thing is to have a few minutes alone with yourself before the concert where you can close your eyes and hear every solo you are going to play. When you go on to stage, open the music and hear every solo or part that you have to play in your head. This time is for you, no one else.

People are going to think I am making a joke with this next comment but I'm not. As you count your measures, waiting to enter, smile. Yes, smile. Not a big smile but a small one for yourself even if you don't feel like it, just go ahead and do it. Keep breathing very full breaths while you do this.

Smile, count your rests, and breathe deeply. really fill your lungs.

You'll be more relaxed and focused on the music, I promise.

Memnuniyetle, sevgiler,

ML