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[not a perfect sax player]

Hi everyone, this is my first post so please be gentle with me. I've been playing alto and tenor sax for a few years now, have regular lessons and practice nearly every day, the trouble I have is playing in front of other people, where I just seem to panic and choke.
Any advice would be much appreciated.
Cheers Vern.

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[mizmar]

Welcome.

I hope you persist long enough to regret that user name!

 

[Tenor Viol]

Hi, welcome.

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[Ghr9204]

Welcome to the Café, Vern.

the trouble I have is playing in front of other people, where I just seem to panic and choke.

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Good luck! -- George

 

[not a perfect sax player]

Welcome.

I hope you persist long enough to regret that user name!

I think I'll have to keep plugging away for a long time before I regret that name, I just love it though, I'll keep blowing till I drop!

 

[PigSquealer]

Hi everyone, this is my first post so please be gentle with me. I've been playing alto and tenor sax for a few years now, have regular lessons and practice nearly every day, the trouble I have is playing in front of other people, where I just seem to panic and choke.
Any advice would be much appreciated.
Cheers Vern.

Hello Vern,
First of all, a big sincere welcome to the Café.
You’ve come to a site with a wealth diverse experience and knowledge. As mentioned above, everyone has something to share. All for you to make your musical journey the best possible. Real and not AI generated baloney replies. Wishing you all the best on your musical journey.

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Good luck

Pigs.

 

[Pete Thomas]

Big welcome from me.

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have regular lessons and practice nearly every day, the trouble I have is playing in front of other people, where I just seem to panic and choke.
Any advice would be much appreciated.

We have a discussion on stage fright:

Playing the saxophone - Stage Fright

I've been doing stuff in front of an audience for about 50 years now (no sniggering at the back please). Started at primary school with country and scottish dancing displays and moved onto school plays and operas at secondary school. I was also one of the rare ones that used to volunteer for...

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As well as an article on our TTS site:

Stage Fright & Performance Nerves

Most of us get stage fright or performance nerves, but what is it, what causes it and how can we overcome it?

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[Jeanette]

Welcome to the café, I was going to suggest busking too, A passing audience is less pressure 🙂

Jx