Hey all,

I`m performing with my school`s rock band and I need good advise.

This week we will perform ina very big place, over 100 people are coming.

NOW my Problem, I can not control myself when I see so many people. My breathing goes crazy and I can`t play my trumpet. Some of the songs have high notes, so once I get nervous, and scared I can`t play them good.

What advise can you give me?
What should I do to relax and control my breathing and not be scared of the people.

One of the main problems is that I`m always scared that I might mess up during the concert.

Thanks for your advise!

Dave

Practice practice practice! The more you perform the better you will play. It takes time, and you need to be in more situations like that. This problem is usually evident elsewhere, not only in the realm of performance (being extremely shy in large groups, etc). Keep at it and you won`t regret it. Just focus on playing.

Bonnie