Competition Music -

In a practice room, if you mess up a run, you stop and fix it. In a competition, you cannot stop. You must train for . Practice the "One Chance" rule: Every time you play your competition music from start to finish, pretend it is the final round. No stopping. If you flub a note, keep going. The judge does not know what you intended to play; they only know what they hear .

High-tempo music with motivational lyrics helps reduce pre-competition anxiety and fosters an optimal "flow state"—a period of intense focus and peak efficiency. COMPETITION MUSIC

Ask yourself three questions about your chosen piece: In a practice room, if you mess up