"Welcome the Nerves" featuring Phil Snedecor

-Opening remarks from James Newcomb...00:47

-How to channel nervous energy into positive results...03:10

-Intro to Phil Snedecor...08:20

-How Phil deals with "stage fright"...10:50

-Phil's "worst performance moment"....13:25

-Fooling yourself into playing better than you're capable of...16:15

-How to prepare for the big performance...20:05

-Phil on the hot seat...23:03

5 minutes before the gig

Best performance related advice

Dealing with stage fright

Non-musical activity that leads to success as a musician

The Dream Gig



Resources mentioned:

-Trumpet Dynamics episode with David Dash

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