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Ep. 44: Kelly Riordan

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How to Play More Consistently—Especially Under Pressure
How to Play More Consistently—Especially Under Pressure

If your playing feels off in auditions—even when you're technically prepared—it might not be your nerves or lack of focus. More often than not, the issue is your setup. Learn how small misalignments in your tone production can throw everything off—and how to fix it fast.

Ever walked into an audition feeling ready—notes learned, excerpts polished—only to feel like your sound just isn’t clicking? It’s easy to blame nerves, adrenaline, or even bad luck. But more often than not, what’s really going on is a subtle misalignment in your setup. Whether it’s breath support, bow angle, embouchure, or posture, these foundational elements can quietly derail your performance if they’re even a little bit off.

The good news? You can recalibrate. And when you do, everything else becomes easier.

 

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Bryce Schmidt, Trumpet
Bryce Schmidt, Trumpet

“After working through only one course with Chris, I went from being frustrated and never getting past prelims, to advancing to the semifinals for a major symphony orchestra position.

He is one of the premiere audition strategists and thinkers out there. I am a firm believer in the content he produces, his passion to help other musicians, and himself as an individual."

Katie Velasquez, Flute
Katie Velasquez, Flute

"It’s hard to fully explain the impact of working with Chris on my life as a performer, an entrepreneur, and as a person.

Taking the ‘leap of faith’ to have a coach, especially during a time in my life when it didn’t really seem possible, was one of the most important decisions I’ve ever made.”

Matt Richards, Percussion
Matt Richards, Percussion

“Chris takes clients from confusion and dilemma to purpose and clarity. Again and again.

Chris' guidance made me a better musician, helped me achieve many goals I had considered unlikely or impossible, and helped me realize a three year dream of starting an online education company. Chris is a breath of fresh air in a hyper-competitive industry in that he wants you to succeed.”

Gloria Lum, Cello
Gloria Lum, Cello

"When I started working with Chris, I only had a vague idea of the online business I wanted to create. I had very few technical skills and a lot of fear of technology.

Within five months, I now have a viable business, a website, and a detailed plan of how to run my business and gain clients.

I have learned so much in this course and highly recommend it to anyone who wants to step into the online business space."

 

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