Done by me in the last 9 months. Got to the concert venue 45 minutes away. Nicely 30 minutes early. Realized I didn't have my flute. Got so flustered locked my keys and phone in the car. Had to borrow a phone and call my hubby who was generous enough to come and bring my flute. Sadly he arrived just as the band was about to play so they had already taken my flute and stand off the stage. Make sure you have your music. Got to a concert didn't have my music. Thankfully the custodian of the facility gave me access to a computer with a printout and I could print it out. Double check everything! Even if it seems so obvious
Thanks so much for sharing! Makes my heart palpitate, hahaha - we are all sooo susceptible to doing things like this! It's why musicians always have nightmares about this stuff! 😅
Great video! And great tips! I had to learn the hard way myself. Speaking of wedding gigs. I was performing 2 songs for the “walking of the isle”, as I call it for my sister’s wedding. I was setting up my guitar and speaker. I plugged my guitar in and no sound. The jack was broken and I had to phone a friend to see if I could borrow his. He raced to get to the venue where it was held and almost got into an accident on the highway. So I ended up having about 10minutes to tune and sound check. I was already nervous and rushing last minute didn’t help. And to singers out there. Always check your mic! As I learned the hard way with my performance of “Subdivisions” on the cruise. You might remember that video. I don’t remember the number of my LNL video or I’d give it for reference. Thank you for sharing these great ideas!
Wow these are great tips, actually for every kind of artist who performs. I think I’m gonna write them down. The one about not taking every audition is so true! I had to learn this, too. It’s better to do one audition with 100% than 5 with 50%. 😊
Love this video! One tip I'd add is don't underestimate the need to take care of your physical health, or even the largest amount of practice could blow up in smoke! I played way below my own standards one year at local competitions during high school because I thought I just hadn't practised enough, but really I had just been sick for a few weeks and had not given myself nearly enough time off (for flute and otherwise). Just one week after the contest I was playing a thousand times better simply because I was well rested. Lesson learned (the hard way!)
You know I wanted to say that I enjoyed this video because it covered so many important things, but aside from that... I wanted to mention that your videos create a sense of communication personally and as a community. So aside from the technical and logistical, your videos create a much-needed human connection to musicians who as you know are always self-doubting and feeling kind of lonely or us against the world so to speak. Keep up the good work please.
one thing I am not good at is getting things done fast and being prepared in advance, I always leave things to last moment although nothing remains undone! your tips work for everyone, thanks!
Hi April! Your lesson is always useful and interesting. Excellent advice❢ I enjoy it very very much. Keep up your wonderful job. I'm always always looking forward to your next one. Have a great time and all the best.🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼 Satoru
I'm so near-sighted, I can't possibly forget my glasses/contacts! However, the sad thing is that I can tell I'm now starting to have trouble with reading... I should probably go get reading glasses, and start wearing them onstage when needed.... 😳 I guess that's how life goes!
Really excellent advice for young professionals and always good reminders for busy folks
Glad you think so, thank you!
We stan Dr. Clayton!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
A 3-hour seminar in 8 minutes. That was awesome. Packed with nothing but golden rules! Well done indeed!
Thanks so much! I appreciate the nice comment 🙂
Thanks for another video which gives lot to learn!!
Excellent thanks for this video❤❤❤
Amazing tips 🤩 really helpful for ALL musicians!!! Thank you so much for sharing them with us 💗💗💗👏👏👏
Thanks for the nice comment, Nadia!
Done by me in the last 9 months.
Got to the concert venue 45 minutes away. Nicely 30 minutes early. Realized I didn't have my flute. Got so flustered locked my keys and phone in the car. Had to borrow a phone and call my hubby who was generous enough to come and bring my flute. Sadly he arrived just as the band was about to play so they had already taken my flute and stand off the stage.
Make sure you have your music. Got to a concert didn't have my music. Thankfully the custodian of the facility gave me access to a computer with a printout and I could print it out. Double check everything! Even if it seems so obvious
Thanks so much for sharing! Makes my heart palpitate, hahaha - we are all sooo susceptible to doing things like this! It's why musicians always have nightmares about this stuff! 😅
Great video! And great tips! I had to learn the hard way myself. Speaking of wedding gigs. I was performing 2 songs for the “walking of the isle”, as I call it for my sister’s wedding. I was setting up my guitar and speaker. I plugged my guitar in and no sound. The jack was broken and I had to phone a friend to see if I could borrow his. He raced to get to the venue where it was held and almost got into an accident on the highway. So I ended up having about 10minutes to tune and sound check. I was already nervous and rushing last minute didn’t help. And to singers out there. Always check your mic! As I learned the hard way with my performance of “Subdivisions” on the cruise. You might remember that video. I don’t remember the number of my LNL video or I’d give it for reference. Thank you for sharing these great ideas!
ALL of these are vital!!
I think so - and many more are, too... Thanks for watching! 🙂
Wow these are great tips, actually for every kind of artist who performs. I think I’m gonna write them down. The one about not taking every audition is so true! I had to learn this, too. It’s better to do one audition with 100% than 5 with 50%. 😊
Thanks! Yes, I completely agree with your audition comment! 🌹
Love this video! One tip I'd add is don't underestimate the need to take care of your physical health, or even the largest amount of practice could blow up in smoke! I played way below my own standards one year at local competitions during high school because I thought I just hadn't practised enough, but really I had just been sick for a few weeks and had not given myself nearly enough time off (for flute and otherwise). Just one week after the contest I was playing a thousand times better simply because I was well rested. Lesson learned (the hard way!)
Missed you last week
Thanks for tips, my friend ! Kiss from Orny Leo !
wow really very nice and realy informative thank you so much.
Very solid advices there, April! This is gonna be so useful for many people. 🔥
Wonderful video, April!
Really amazing advice! Everything covered is just so true. Period. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻😊
You know I wanted to say that I enjoyed this video because it covered so many important things, but aside from that... I wanted to mention that your videos create a sense of communication personally and as a community. So aside from the technical and logistical, your videos create a much-needed human connection to musicians who as you know are always self-doubting and feeling kind of lonely or us against the world so to speak. Keep up the good work please.
Thank you so much! I'm glad if my videos can create a sense of connection and community for other musicians and flutists!
one thing I am not good at is getting things done fast and being prepared in advance, I always leave things to last moment although nothing remains undone! your tips work for everyone, thanks!
Hi April! Your lesson is always useful and interesting. Excellent advice❢ I enjoy it very very much. Keep up your wonderful job. I'm always always looking forward to your next one. Have a great time and all the best.🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼 Satoru
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Hi April. You are right friend thank you very much for all these advices you are a good musicians and we learn a lot with you 🔥
To the person who is reading this: I wish you a calm, successful, and healthy life forever
The Same The World Around 🙂
Fantastic advice and much-needed reminders, Thank you!!!
I have no doubt!
Thanks, Jessica!
Don’t forget your glasses.
I'm so near-sighted, I can't possibly forget my glasses/contacts! However, the sad thing is that I can tell I'm now starting to have trouble with reading... I should probably go get reading glasses, and start wearing them onstage when needed.... 😳 I guess that's how life goes!
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* burning bridges *
Oh oh 🤡
Exactly! 😳😨❤
Very solid advices there, April! This is gonna be so useful for many people.❤❤❤