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stars n flutes · Post by **stars n flutes** » Sun Dec 03, 2006 2:25 pm

i just went to the 4a 5a all region yesterday and i play really good but i get nervous how can i stop being nervous??

flutepicc06 · Post by **flutepicc06** » Sun Dec 03, 2006 2:27 pm

Experience is the best way to defeat nerves. The more often you perform, the less they will affect you. There are several other threads on this forum on the same topic. I suggest you utilize the search function. If you still have questions after reading the previous threads, or have trouble locating those threads, let us know.

remnantpark · Post by **remnantpark** » Sun Dec 03, 2006 2:36 pm

Actually, that's what happened to me for piano. (I play the piano).
I go to a music school that offers programs to younger students so I tried out for the honors program and I practically freezed. Since I was only in 7th grade (that was last year) and there were students up to 12th grade (they were mad crazy crazy good), I was comparing myself to them and became quite afraid to mess up.
But after monthly recitals, I became less afraid. I usually get rid of the fear by forgetting all the technical mistakes you can make but rather enjoying it. Play it like you play it. (But I /don't/ mean play like you practice; that actually messes you up) Show off to the judges/audiences that you like this music and make /them/ enjoy. This helps a lot (at least for me).

stars n flutes · Post by **stars n flutes** » Sun Dec 03, 2006 9:00 pm

Thanks for the tips and i am new on here so if there is anything 2 know just tell me! FlUtEy n LoOnEy!!!!!

fluteguy18 · Post by **fluteguy18** » Sun Dec 03, 2006 10:24 pm

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I have learned this from past run ins and this is how I handle things now. Others can attest to this.

And, sometimes a PM is just the better thing to do from the beginning.

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