This is especially true for the competition results. “I won!!! 😄 / I lost… 😭 … Now what?”įor all of us, there is no better feeling than walking off stage after nailing a performance! On the other hand, nothing can make you doubt yourself more than a performance gone awry… No matter how you played, however, it’s important you look at the whole experience from a positive light and use what you have learned to make yourself a better guitarist.
In the end, you know yourself best and you should prepare and be ready for any negative emotion you have experienced in the past to rear its ugly head. I try to give all my energy on that one moment.” You can use it to learn new music, memorize tunes, or troubleshoot tricky spots. For example, of learning pieces has completely changed thousands of people's practice for the better. “When you’re on stage you need something of a single minded approach where you’re not worried about what has happened or what is going to happen and you’re just sort of in the moment. Step 1: We research, study and test everything we can find. Staying connected to the music when performing For example, when Xavier Jara practices for a competition, he makes sure to cover all his bases… The emphasis most competitions have on playing every note perfectly results in a lot more pressure on your performance and is likely to bring out gaps in your preparation. While you may be a master at playing these pieces for your grandma and all her friends, it’s important to approach your preparation for competitions with a different mindset from that of a normal performance. If you followed the advice from above and picked pieces you’ve been playing forever, you may be thinking, “I’ve already practiced and performed these pieces countless times - I can skip this step!” NOT. Now that you’ve selected a solid group of pieces that represent both your musical and technical strengths, you’re ready to get to work! Of course in large competitions, there are often required pieces that you don’t have three years to spend learning… But if you want to feel comfortable on stage, your core group of pieces should be ones you’ve been playing for years and years. I once discussed competition repertoire with 2011 GFA Winner Vladimir Gorbach, and he said that in general, the guitarists who win large competitions have usually been playing the same music for at LEAST three years. There are many aspects to consider when you are picking out pieces for a competition, but as Scott points out, there is one thing you should avoid… The truth is, the repertoire is the ONE part you always have complete control over (well, for the most part…) and therefore should be taken very seriously. But wait! There’s one very important preparation step to consider first… What you’re going to play!! Ok, you’ve picked a competition that’s the right level for you and you’re ready to hit the wood shed. and even more in Europe that would be a better fit for new competitors and lead to a more enjoyable first experience. get the most attention, but there are literally 100's of small, local competitions around the U.S. Naturally, the big competitions - GFA, Boston Guitarfest, Parkening, etc. If you are new to the scene, however, I would definitely recommend finding one that is at your level. You won’t really know if it’s your thing unless you give it a try.”Īs Scott points out, there isn’t exactly a correct time to start competing. If you have a good sense of the level of competition and you think you’ll have a good chance, then it’s worth giving it a try. This list will likely be updated as I continue to learn and explore new EdTech resources.“I think the only way to know if you’re ready is just to do it at some point. Please see below for a list of EdTech music education resources that I use and/or recommend.
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