TakeLessons Suggests Tips for Handling Musical Mistakes

Online, January 22, 2012 (Newswire.com) - Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler has been under fire since yesterday's questionable performance during the AFC championship game. Tyler failed to hit a few high notes, and also botched some of the lyrics ("oh the land of the free"). Critiques took over Twitter and Tyler has taken front and center in the media spotlight today.

Following the criticism, TakeLessons (http://takelessons.com), the nation's fastest growing music lessons provider, took the opportunity to share tips for handling mistakes during performances. Although it can be frustrating and disappointing, the key is in the musician's ability to keep composure. It will happen to all musicians at some point, and luckily for most, it generally doesn't end up all over the Internet like when it happens to celebrities.

The following is an excerpt from the TakeLessons blog post:

"1. If the mistake is so bad that you need to start over, feel free to take a moment to breathe, adjust your positioning, or take a sip of water. Smile or nod at the audience if you feel the need to ease any tension, or simply get back into the music - you're more affected by the mistake than they are.

2. Set a comfortable rhythm in your head (or metronome).

3. Start again from the beginning of the song (if you're not too far in) or restart the page or line.

4. Stay calm. Your energy is better aimed toward playing and enjoying the song.

5. Don't worry about perfection; it's about conveying a feeling through music, and the opportunity to do so is never lost."

By sharing the tips with blog readers, TakeLessons hopes to continue engaging current students and help with any musical goals they may have. Readers are invited to share their thoughts by commenting on the TakeLessons blog, where they can also read tips for gaining confidence on-stage, and comments are also welcomed on Facebook (http://facebook.com/takelessons).