When Good Enough is Preferable to Great, Golden Rules for Getting (and Keeping) Gigs, Expression v. Criticism, and Much More with David Dash!

David Dash is an instructor at the North Carolina School for the Arts, and is currently on a one-year assignment with the North Carolina Symphony. In James’ interview with David, you’ll hear tips on balancing self-criticism with music-making, dealing with performance anxiety, effective practice strategies and much more!As a reminder, we invite you to subscribe to our email newsletter. It is what is called “infotaining”. It contains valuable information related to your music/business career, in a fun, digestible format.Kind of like eating a hot dog and getting the nourishment of broccoli.At any rate, type in trumpetdynamics.com into your browser to subscribe to James’ newsletter, and to subscribe to the show on your favorite podcast player. In this episode, you'll discover:-When "good enough" is better than great...02:54-David's start and early influences on trumpet...09:57-What's the root cause of "performance anxiety"?...18:55-Expression vs. criticism...22:47-Effective practice strategies...26:55-The two golden rules to getting and keeping the gig...35:41-How the Apex Trumpet Symposium came about...39:34-And much more!© 2022 JNS Media, LLC

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From ancient civilizations to the present day, Trumpet has been etched its place in the public consciousness. Through all its forms and functionalities, its vital role in the development of mankind cannot be overstated. Legends, icons and genuine shape shifters have paved the way for us today. And now it falls on us, those who bear witness to its hallowed past, to share its light and hope to future generations. This is Trumpet Dynamics, telling the story of the trumpet in the words of those who play it.