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220 Practice Isn’t Enough – The Real Reason Your Performances Feel Inconsistent

220 Practice Isn’t Enough – The Real Reason Your Performances Feel Inconsistent

Update: 2025-03-27
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You’re putting in the work, but something’s not clicking when it counts. Why does your playing still feel inconsistent—even though you’re practicing hard?

In this episode, I’m bringing two essential mindset and training shifts to the forefront—because these are the mistakes that keep talented musicians stuck, and the changes that help them finally break through.

We’ll cover:

  • Why “more practice” isn’t the answer if you’re still struggling under pressure
  • The missing piece in most musicians’ practice routines
  • The real reason confidence feels out of reach—and how to start building it
  • How to stop waiting to “feel ready” and start showing up like the musician you want to become

If you’re ready to move past stuck and into solid, confident performances—this one’s for you.

 

If you’re ready to step on stage with confidence, perform at your best, and finally feel secure in your playing, let’s talk! Book a free discovery call and let’s create a plan to get you there.

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THANK YOU:

Most sincere thank you to composer Jim Stephenson who graciously provided the show’s musical theme:  Concerto #1 for Trumpet and Chamber Orchestra – Movement 2: Allegro con Brio, performed by Jeffrey Work, trumpet, and the Lake Forest Symphony, conducted by Jim Stephenson.

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220 Practice Isn’t Enough – The Real Reason Your Performances Feel Inconsistent

220 Practice Isn’t Enough – The Real Reason Your Performances Feel Inconsistent

Dr. Renée-Paule Gauthier