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Focus on Elimination – The Key to Success

Concepts Focus on Elimination The Key to Success by Russ Miller Here’s one of the topics I get asked about frequently by other players. It probably stems from my work in pressure situations. From sight-reading live on TV on American Idol to reading multi-page charts with an orchestra on a movie session, my ability to focus on the task at hand can be the difference between success and failure. This month’s quote, by the African leadership coach Israelmore Ayivor, sums up the key to focusing. Elimination is paramount. You must eliminate what is not absolutely necessary at a given point in time. This can be used in a few different ways when it comes to our circumstances as musicians. It’s relevant in removing pressure and calming yourself. It’s also used to refine and focus the direction of your playing. The Pressure Cooker First let’s talk about the most obvious use […]
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