What You Learn From Performing

It is true you can play your instrument for the joy of playing and never perform. But performing is as much an art form as playing your instrument is, and there is so much you can learn from it.

Key Takeaways

• Changes how you practice
• Brings further meaning to playing
• Develop showmanship
• The mental game

 

Practice Point of View

Having a performance lined up can change your practice sessions. Whenever you are performing, you want to convey the work you’ve put in. And, let's be honest, you want to be amazing. This simple truth can change the way you view practice.

Consistency will become key to your practice. You don't want to hope that what comes out at your performance displays the effort you've put in. You want to know! Aiming for consistency in your practice sessions will likely alter how youpractice

Brings Further Meaning

Performing often challenges you to reconsider why you are playing your instrument. It’s no secret that learning an instrument takes a fair amount of time, dedication, and money. If you’re actively pursuing your ability to play, it’s because you want to. When you perform you are taking to a stage in some form.

What do you have to share and express on that stage? Why did you choose this medium to express yourself? Delving into these questions can help you discover further purpose and meaning when it comes to playing your instrument which in turn makes practicing far easier and more enjoyable!

Develops Showmanship

Showmanship is a skill you can learn from a musical setting that transfers to many other situations in life. Learning to establish presence and to carry yourself can help you in interviews, presentations, and auditions. Taking pride in your work is applicable everywhere in life - from your schoolwork to your job. It will encourage you to commit entirely to whatever you are working on.

A New Challenge

Performing is perhaps one of the best mental challenges out there. Nerves come with the territory - the challenge comes in maintaining your headspace despite these added external inputs.

Learning to control and organize your thoughts can be an empowering tool. It teaches you how to problem solve to figure out what works best for you, mentally. Quieting the mind in the face of new feelings is a priceless skill gained from performing for a live audience.

Bottom Line

Performing can be an intimidating idea, but the benefits you can reap from pushing yourself out of your comfort zone are many and the satisfaction you can gain from facing this challenge is immense. Performing can inspire you to achieve your long-term musical goals and give you skills that are easily applicable to life so get out there and perform!

 

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