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An interesting comparison and something we can all learn from is the orchestra, where each individual\u2019s reputation is at stake every time they go to work. Think about it, if the orchestra doesn\u2019t deliver, the customer is going to put fault on the entire team and not just on that one musician that played a dud note. It\u2019s never the cellist who played an F sharp instead of an F, or the flutist who rushed her solo \u2013 it\u2019s the orchestra, the whole team who failed! The company produced a poor product.<\/p>\n

In order to avoid a disappointed customer, it is vital that each musician works with the team and functions as a support mechanism for the other musicians. Every musician has a responsibility to the team, and only when they are working together will they create beautiful music. In a nut shell, if you want to be known as the best musician in town, you\u2019d darn well better make sure you look after the guys around you. If they don\u2019t sound good, you don\u2019t sound good.<\/p>\n

The quality an orchestral musician must obtain is one of generosity. The more they give to the team, the more they will receive. If you can inspire the violinists in your section to play with conviction and passion, this will ultimately reward you. If the violin section can then inspire the cellists, then everybody wins.<\/p>\n

Inspiring the people around you can only benefit you in the long run. As a team member, think like an orchestral musician and don\u2019t try to out play your band mates.<\/p>\n

By Duncan McKee, Musician, Composer, Educator & Creator of the STIX-Motivation Through Music\u2122 workshops<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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