Being a classical pianist, I have a somewhat privileged look at performance. I've done it often enough that I think I can say that I'm comfortable walking on stage (though never would I DARE to call it "routine" or "boring"!!!!). And as part of my training, I've learned many things about performing. But probably the single most important piece of advice I've ever heard is "Don't look back". This bears repeating:
Don't. Look. Back.
In its barest form, those three words could mean "Don't think about your mistakes", but that's really not all that they encompass. What they really convey is, "Don't think about anything but what comes next. Live the moment. Be Sam. Be Lucy. Be whatever you need to be. And above all, don't look back."
I really can't wait for tonight! (In fact, you might say that I'm looking forward to performing....) I think it will be superb.
And I hope to see you there!
–William
3 comments:
you, dear sir, are a very wise young man :o) thank you for creating this blog.
well written - can't wait to see it all come together!
Wow, that was great William. ;)
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