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Xavier Jara

10/14/18

@ tonebase Guitar

At the end of the day, a concert is about connecting with the audience and bringing emotion into the performance, rather than worrying about mistakes.

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S1E3: Xavier Jara - The tonebase Classical Guitar Podcast

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S1E3: Xavier Jara - The tonebase Classical Guitar Podcast

10/14/18

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Xavier Jara

10/14/18

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I think it's essential to focus on the emotional impact of music rather than just technical perfection, as true artistry comes from conveying feelings.

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Scott Tennant

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Being happy in general helps me approach concerts with a positive mindset, focusing on sharing music rather than performance pressure.

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Manuel Barrueco

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I've had concerts where everything goes wrong, yet I perform well, which I attribute to a carefree attitude that allows me to play freely.

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Tom Segura

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A silly mindset helps me perform at my best on stage, allowing me to connect with the audience more effectively.

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Scott Tennant

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Leo Brouwer advised that on the day of a concert, one should just be happy, which shifted my perspective on performance.

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Xavier Jara

10/14/18

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Performing in concerts is very different from competing; it has been liberating to express myself freely without the strategic elements of competition.

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Chris Bumstead

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The stress of trying to achieve perfection can damage your performance more than the imperfections themselves, so it's important to find balance and allow for mistakes.

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Scott Tennant

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I no longer think of sharing music in terms of performance; it's about sharing how I feel about music with others.

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Xavier Jara

10/14/18

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I had to adjust my concert program multiple times throughout the tour to ensure it resonated with the audience and made sense as a cohesive performance.