Most folks have a fear of making mistakes, yet it’s common knowledge that mistakes are an unavoidable part of the human experience. So how do some musicians react when mistakes pop up during a performance? That depends largely on the performer’s training and confidence level. Thankfully, there are mental practices that can help you recover […]
Archives for May 2019
Interview – Amy Larsen
Name: Amy Larsen City, State of Residence: Olney, MD Occupation: Science and Engineering Teacher Favorite Instrument to Play: Tuba Amy is currently the Bass Section Leader in the Rockville Brass Band (RBB) out of Rockville, MD and plays Bb (B-flat) Bass with the Benfield Brass Band out of Annapolis, MD. She has been a tuba […]
Why Music?
Not long ago I asked my fellow musicians (via Facebook) a relatively existential question about their involvement in music. Leaving out any limitations of specific music styles or instruments, I explained my theory and asked for input from those who currently make music on a regular basis. Most articles champion the CEREBRAL and/or PHYSICAL benefits […]