“Mistake Rituals” and Why it's Important to Prepare for On-Stage Surprises

There are two kinds of mistakes we make on stage. The kind that we see coming (ack! difficult passage ahead!). And the kind we never could have imagined (what the...?!). Either way, we need a way to move past them quickly, so they don't snowball out of control. Here's where a mistake ritual can come in handy. “Mistake Rituals” and Why it's Important to Prepare for On-Stage Surprises* * *Have you ever wondered why it is exactly that things often sound better at home than they do on stage? If ...