Keith Underwood (Part 2): On Breathing and the Problem With Thinking of Air as the Solution to Everything.

<p>As instinctive and natural a process as breathing is in our moment-to-moment existence, breathing efficiently and effectively so as to produce a beautiful sound that projects, clear articulation, smooth, connected phrases, etc. can be a real challenge (or so I hear)!</p> <p>In Part 2 of my chat with flutist Keith Underwood, we get into the topic of breathing, and Keith explains and demonstrates a whole range of concepts that will help you play more effortlessly, and better understand how to &quot;play on the breath, not with the breath.&quot;</p> <p><a href='https://bulletproofmusician.com/keith-underwood-part-2-on-breathing-and-the-problem-with-thinking-of-air-as-the-solution-to-everything'> Keith Underwood (Part 2): On Breathing and the Problem With Thinking of Air as the Solution to Everything.</a></p><p>--<br/><b>Why do things sound better at home than they do on stage?</b><br/><br/>If you’ve been confused (and frustrated) by the inconsistency of your performances, I put together a FREE 4-minute quiz called the Mental Skills Audit, which will help you pinpoint your mental strengths and weaknesses, and figure out what exactly to adjust and tweak in your preparation for more consistently optimal performances.<br/><br/>You can take the Mental Skills Audit online at <a href='https://bulletproofmusician.com/msa'>bulletproofmusician.com/msa</a>. It’s 100% free, takes only 4 minutes, and you’ll get a downloadable PDF with a personalized breakdown of where you stand in six key mental skill areas, plus curated articles that will help you adjust and tweak your preparation for more consistently optimal performances.<br/><br/>Take the quiz here: <a href='https://bulletproofmusician.com/msa'>bulletproofmusician.com/msa</a></p>