Why distracting, negative thoughts seem to pop up at the very wrong moment (and how to avoid that)
"I was asking: how did it go?”
He could not think of an answer.
The truth was: he had no idea.
While playing, a million thoughts bombarded him left and right.
None of them had anything to do with playing.
None of them were helpful either.
Stay with the music! ... He remembers trying ... [Read more]
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Tiziana Pintus is a violinist and performance coach. She helps musicians overcome stress so they can excel at concerts, auditions and competitions. Tiziana is an active and versatile chamber musician who encourages audiences to feel as much a part of the concerts as the performers: only then can magic really happen.
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