I have several students preparing for upcoming auditions and recitals right now. Students often get nervous during this time. A comment I often hear is "I'm practicing, but it's getting worse instead of better!" I've heard this countless times in my years of teaching. It's true - it CAN get worse instead of better. Here's why and how to fix it: Preparing for a recital or audition can be tricky in regards to how much to practice, and how to pace the practicing before the p