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I am not a huge proponent of Freudian psychology but I do appreciate some aspects of Jungian theory.
For the unitiated, Carl Jung pioneered the application of spirituality and the unconscious mind in the field of Analytical Psychotherapy.
A few Jungian concepts that I find fascinating are the collective unconscious and archetypes. A few commonalities are for all intents and purposes, built into our human DNA and are universal to society in general, according to Jung.
In playing and improving on the horn, we intellectualize and analyze our playing in a variety of ways:
- metronomes, tuners and other practice aids
- listening to recordings
- taking private lessons
- getting a music degree
These are all important things, but let’s not forget the X-factor.
It is an unknown quantity from a mysterious source. Once tapped, it can lead to a heightened experience that reaches people – your colleagues, audiences and audition committees. This unknown energy source can lead to great things and moreover, an improved and more enjoyable performance.
The good news for students and beginners is that (I believe) the older one gets, the greater this fount becomes. So even if you don’t feel it yet, it will come in time. Experience is a great teacher.
So in the meantime try to remember – you know more than you think.
