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Letting down the whole team by staying in our comfort zones
Playing or singing in a musical ensemble is the epitome of team activities. But many musicians let their teams down far more often than they realize, thinking they are doing good. Get stuck…
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How our health really affects our ability to unleash spectacular performances
Yes. Our health may not be the most invigorating topic, and you might be as tired as I am of hearing about diets and exercise and obesity and… As always, clichés are born…
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How musicians are being held hostage by their limiting beliefs
Attention-grabbing headlines turn heads and sensationalize what might otherwise be just a strong, solid response to a problem, not an actual hostage situation. What’s the problem? Our motivation is being held at ransom…
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Discovering your own uniqueness and using it wisely to connect with others
Even when performing in an ensemble, our individual uniqueness impacts audiences far more deeply than we’re used to recognizing. Cloning our heroes Many times we start life by replicating others. Apprentices did this…
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Become an expert by focusing on one thing at a time
Of all the options available to musicians, how does anyone become an expert? Perhaps a better question would be… What should I become an expert in? We choose what we study Because musicians…
