September 16, 2009 by Bruce Hembd

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Criticizing the Competition


Here is an embedded video with superb advice on etiquette in the music profession. While it does not address this topic directly, it translates spot on as a good lesson for students.

In music school especially, it can be all too tempting to bad mouth other students that are at different stages of their development than yourself. You never know where the next world-renowned virtuoso may sprout from.

This aside, the main points of this video are terrific:

  • You build a bad image for yourself when you harshly criticize other individuals.
  • Celebrate competition. It makes you better.
  • Speaking well of competitors builds trust.

BRUCE HEMBD is a web marketing developer by day who plays French horn professionally at night.» More information about Bruce Hembd » More articles by Bruce Hembd » Contact

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Criticizing the Competition
Published on September 16, 2009 by Bruce Hembd

Archived under: Deep thoughts   |   Professionalism & Etiquette
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on the French horn, brass related topics, and the field of classical music.