Do's & Don'ts of Dealing with Nerves

[@kiaraeijo]

For me, when I overpractice I get even more nervous and then I mess up badly. When I get nervous, I try not to think about the technical issues but I think about giving my best performance :)

[@user-jq1nm3bu1m]

Kiara Eijo yesss!!! Same for me. I tend to over practice a ton and it just makes everything worse.

[@SANTALICKSPEOPLE]

Your hair looks really nice in this video

[@carlynespinoza5421]

Im 10 and i played the flute for a year now, you gave me a bunch of advice. Thank you 😃

[@zandersaers1549]

I'm auditioning for Blake High School in Florida on February 2nd. Hopefully this video helps a lot because i get very nervous and my face gets really tense. Ugh. #firstworldbandproblems

[@Flutechito]

My old flute teacher would make me do jumping jacks until I my heart rate increased then she had me play through a piece. She would say this simulated the feeling of nervousness thus practicing this way would make you "used to" playing nervous. =)

[@katwatson007]

This is good to try very occasionally. You may accidentally train your heart rate to RAISE while you're playing! Woops!

[@h3rb3rts39]

thanks :D this really helped with dealing with my nerves for my grade 8 rcm piano exam!

[@loztheviolinist]

I could have done this in December when I offered to perform at short notice. I hadn’t performed in front of audience for around two years, and luckily enough everyone was really supportive xx

[@savannae1819]

Thanks for doing this video! Whenever I play in front of people I always mess up, whether it's an accompaniment or a solo!

[@cordeliam6350]

When I'm playing in front of anybody who doesn't play the flute, sometimes I mess up (played a natural when I needed to do a flat etc.) I just pretend like I did it properly. Nobody knows Or maybe they do and they're just not saying anything about it Oh no

[@bartbartian8722]

I'm glad I don't get nervous for auditions. 😬 I wish it was the same for performances 😂

[@maximilianf2560]

When I warm up before a performance, I only play the flute solo from the beginning of "O Waly, Waly" (a piece by Jay Bocook) after just a handful of long tones. It really calms me down ;)

[@KeaganAndrew1005]

all I can say is IM GKAD IM NOT THE ONLE WHO GETS THE "NERVOUS POOPS" sorry if it is tmi lol

[@tsitton9]

This was so useful, funny, and relatable. Awesome!! ;)

[@etsuviolin]

Hehe great vid. Can totally relate to the irrational thoughts. I'm so glad to have found another musician youtuber :)

[@jacquelinel6273]

so... i just bring a paper bag to my next concert?

[@huskypuppypaws4850]

😂😂😂😂

[@flutekid8068]

Thanks for the video I just went on stage and used your techniques and they worked.

[@alcain0209]

I have placement auditions tomorrow and I'm so nervous!😁

[@zoesullivan2447]

How do you prepare for solos!?! I need to knowwwww 😭😭😭😭

[@brytheflyguy76]

Omg thank u so much this helps a lot:)

[@shadowgirl1938]

When I did a scale test I was nervous of the teacher and I had the right time signature and rhythm but I stop like 2-3 times in the scale. Now I don't know if I want to redo it or not

[@SiggeSvahn]

My best tips for serious supressing of stage fever: 1) In the room where you practice, put up a dark coat in the corner, representing the "threat" of a jury. 2) Practise with the maximum of expression you can possibly achieve - when making the concert just tell yourself that the jury/audience don't reserve to hear anything more elaborate than what you produced during rehearsing. Play it safe and prosper!

[@Jxcob17]

The problem for me is that it could be the easiest thing possible like hot cross buns or marry had a little lamb. As long as I'm playing in front of someone I'm gonna mess up.

[@JustAnotherFlutist]

But does it really matter if people don't notice that you mess up? 😉

[@Jxcob17]

JustAnotherFlutist haha that's true

[@hannahmorgan7213]

Just look at the music and pretend you're just practicing!

[@warriorscatsstudios]

I had to perform a marching piece called Army of the Nile and I am in the front of the block leading a marching line and as a Trombone I am the most obvious in the beginning measures and I chocked so hard I couldn't play as before we began I made eye contact with the judges, I eventually came back in around the second string but I felt so bad I kinda left my other members of my section alone in the beginning

[@elena5888]

I once ran into a window after an audition once because I thought it was a open door

[@Musicalinfluence]

Such interesting tips! ^^ I find the slow movements not that helpful but I'm just weird ;) something I do is breathing exercises (I'm a pianist, not a singer) and blow on my thumb (I don't know the science behind it, but it genuinely helps lower my heart rate). Love your vids, always good humour mixed with great content ^^

[@soschadao]

The great master Quantz once mentioned that if you are nervous before a concert, then you should touch your fingers to your powdered wig and then play the concert anyway...

[@duckiebee2831]

I love to watch your channel because I PLAN on being a flutist, but haven't got the money right now

[@elianaperetz9143]

Night before my auditions! Wish me luck!!

[@Renzowiththebenzo]

This video is perfect, especially since I have a college audition on Wednesday. :))

[@achillea7821]

Can you do a video on dynamics?

[@iSayRoar123]

I would like to know if I could use "if you've got it flaute it" I would like to use it for flute jackets or flute shirts for my section :)

[@benlang1678]

did no one notice the blue tape on the piano @2:24

[@GerdMusic]

Oh my god i wish i had watch this before district auditions earlier. T-T

[@gracelee5489]

Can you make a video about playing high notes on the flute ( please and thank you with a cherry on top c: )

[@sierraaguilar3718]

I wish I saw this on Monday when I had a audition

[@diegogolfhotel]

OMG yesterday i did the stupidest thing ever. Didnt eat breakfast for allstates. I woke up at 6 ande didnt eat untill 3, 3 hours after my audition. Kinda passed out too

[@roxannegonzalez1281]

I just started the flute

[@cocoanutcat2996]

I just don't think abt it