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raychenviolin OP t1_j95sit4 wrote

Reply to comment by editor_san123 in I’m Ray Chen, international concert violinist, performed in over 60 countries, was featured in Riot Game’s Emmy winning animated series, Arcane, and cofounder of Tonic, an app that motivates you to practice. AMA! by raychenviolin

  1. My practice sessions usually entail me trying out new musical ideas in front of people. I'm constantly trying to put myself in the audience's shoes to create a similar atmosphere as a performance (only you get to try it again without consequences if things don't work out). A lot of people "practice for themselves" and are surprised that when they finally play in front of people they're either nervous as hell or that people don't feel engaged and tune out.
  2. Don't you know I'm the captain of this ship?
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