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Manuel Barrueco On His Practice & Pre-Concert Routines
@ tonebase Guitar
07/17/19
Takeaways
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Manuel Barrueco
07/17/19
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I practice more now than I used to, and I appreciate my practice sessions much more as I get older.
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Manuel Barrueco
07/17/19
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I used to hate practicing because I thought I was missing something, but I've realized I wasn't missing anything at all.
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Manuel Barrueco
07/17/19
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As I age, I find beauty in my work that I didn't see before, and I appreciate the moments when everything goes well during practice.
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Manuel Barrueco
07/17/19
@ tonebase Guitar
I used to work with a lot of negative energy, but now I see beauty in my practice that I didn't notice when I was younger.
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Manuel Barrueco
07/17/19
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When everything comes together during practice, it feels special and beautiful, highlighting the complexity of the process involving the brain, body, and heart.
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Manuel Barrueco
07/17/19
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I find it stressful when I have too many things going on, which affects my performance and leads to cutting corners in my practice.
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Manuel Barrueco
07/17/19
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I'm ready to focus only on the things I want to do, rather than just treating music as a job.
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Manuel Barrueco
07/17/19
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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.
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Manuel Barrueco
07/17/19
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Memorization is a significant challenge for me, and a lot of my practice is dedicated to memorizing pieces.
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Manuel Barrueco
07/17/19
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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.
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Manuel Barrueco
07/17/19
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Before performing, I remind myself of the specific sections in the music that I need to focus on, which can be stressful.
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Manuel Barrueco
07/17/19
@ tonebase Guitar
I don't like going on stage without a clear idea of what will happen, but I try to have a general sense of the performance range.
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Manuel Barrueco
07/17/19
@ tonebase Guitar
On concert day, I prefer to stay in my hotel room, practicing very little, usually just a short session in the morning and maybe an hour before the performance.
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Manuel Barrueco
07/17/19
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If I encounter issues with my preparation, I spend a lot of time mentally working through them, which I find frustrating.
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Manuel Barrueco
07/17/19
@ tonebase Guitar
I believe that getting enough sleep is crucial for a good performance, but too much can make me feel sluggish.
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Manuel Barrueco
07/17/19
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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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Manuel Barrueco
07/17/19
@ tonebase Guitar
I find that if I try to create stress or problems artificially, it doesn't work; genuine experiences are what lead to great performances.