Jazz Guitar Mindset: Why Playing for Family Is Scarier Than the Stage
Stage fright doesn't disappear when you play for family — it intensifies. A jazz guitarist reflects on performing at his grandmother's hundredth birthday, the psychology of playing for people who know your history, and what it means to go all-in on music.
The Soccer Coach Parable: Why Songs, Not Drills, Build Real Jazz Players
Here’s a thought experiment. Imagine you sign up for soccer lessons.