Jason Shafer: On Healthier Practicing & Strengths-Based Performing

Is it possible to truly rid yourself of performance anxiety? Is practicing less as you get closer to a performance really better? How do you get past doubts and other mental roadblocks when returning from a significant playing injury? Is it a better use of time to focus on our strengths or our weaknesses? Why is it so important for us to take lessons with or play for musicians who play instrument other than our own?If you’ve ever tried Googling questions like this for an answer, today’s episo...