Tag: Practice
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Endurance in Brass: My 25-Hour Trumpet Practice Journey
My 25-Hour Trumpet Practice Marathon When I first picked up the trumpet as a teenager, the instrument didn’t just make sound—it unlocked a feeling I couldn’t quite name. Over the years, I chased a higher standard, often pausing to reflect on what practice really does for a musician. Recently, I attempted something unusual: a continuous…
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Helping Kids Thrive: Preparing for Music Exams and Managing Performance Anxiety
Why exams and competitions matter for young musicians If you have budding musicians in your life, you know that preparing for exams or competitions can be stressful for the whole family. Exams provide snapshots of how well a student copes under pressure, while also offering motivation, structure, and a clear goal to work toward. As…
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Brown avoids monumental shunt in final Bathurst practice as chaos unfolds at Murray’s Corner
Final Bathurst practice: near-mox and motorstorms The late afternoon session at the Repco Bathurst 1000 delivered drama as Will Brown in the #1 Triple Eight Race Engineering Camaro navigated a tight, high-stakes moment that could have rewritten the day’s script. A near-miss at Murray’s Corner underlined the razor-thin margins teams operate within as Australia’s premier…
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Rain disrupts first Bathurst 1000 practice as Triple Eight lead cautious charge on Mount Panorama
Rain disrupts first Bathurst 1000 practice on Mount Panorama The opening practice sessions for the Bathurst 1000 were unsettled by wet weather at Mount Panorama, forcing teams to weigh speed against safety as rain dampened the famous 6.2-kilometre circuit. In treacherous conditions, drivers juggled ambition with caution, and the track’s slippery surface quickly turned the…
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Rain complicates first Bathurst 1000 practice as Mount Panorama tests drivers’ nerve
Rain disrupts Bathurst 1000 practice as Mount Panorama bites back The Bathurst 1000 title contenders began their campaign with a weather-affected first practice at Mount Panorama, where heavy rain and a slick surface created challenges for even the sport’s most seasoned drivers. With forecasts predicting rain for Sunday’s 161-lap race, teams used Thursday’s session to…
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Rain Dampens Bathurst 1000 Practice as Supercars Head Toward Wet Weekend
Rain-Slicked Practice Sets a Cautious Tone at Mount Panorama The early phases of Bathurst 1000 week kicked off with treacherous conditions as heavy rain drenched Mount Panorama, turning the practice sessions into a test of nerve and car control. With the 161-lap race looming on Sunday and a weather forecast hinting at more showers, teams…