As a performer, we want to do our best. But sometimes doing our best makes us want to do TOO MUCH, and we end up over hyping and over balancing the people around us. Remember that you are part of an ensemble that has many working parts.

It may feel like everything you play is the MOST IMPORTANT THING, but to achieve a great performance as a whole you must balance within your section and understand that the part you are playing will not always be in the spotlight to the audience. Know your role within the ensemble and follow your listening situations!