Two hours before a concert, I take a nap and generally avoid playing a lot on the day of the performance to prevent overexertion.

Before concerts, I always maintain the same style in my appearance and on my guitar, ensuring the strings are new, as old strings can ruin a performance.

If I can't sit down for a long practice session, I use short moments, like five minutes between lessons, to address specific issues on the guitar.

When I need to learn new repertoire quickly for tours, I focus on hitting the notes and playing the music, ensuring my hands are prepared for the technical challenges.

In a concert, unexpected things can happen, and I train myself to return my focus to the music.

If I have a short time to prepare, I switch to higher gears to get things done more quickly, and practicing twice a day can be more effective than once a day. I focus on being efficient with my practice, spending time on what truly matters and avoiding distractions.

I practice on the guitar I will travel with to adapt to its unique sound and feel before performances.

Before performing, I remind myself of the specific sections in the music that I need to focus on, which can be stressful.

To maintain concentration during a concert, you need to apply focus in all aspects of your life. If you have a short concentration span in daily activities, it won't suddenly improve during performances.