Do you think ...

[k001k47]

...the way you feel affects your tuba - or any instrument for that matter - playing at all? (e.g. euphoria, depression, anxiety, frustration etc.)

[TexTuba]

Yes.

[k001k47]

Are you suggesting that right now (while I have acute bronchitis...which is bringing forth "depression" and "anxiety") I might possibly play just like I did when I "felt" better (closer to "euphoric") ?

I played a gig last night. I suppose I played well enough to be paid. Maybe no one knew that I was sick. Maybe they did...

Yes

[TubaRay]

It absolutely makes a difference. If my plan is successful, however, I may be the only one who is aware of the difference. In other words, I try to be as consistent as is possible.

[MartyNeilan]

Do you think

Not regularly.

[k001k47]

Do you think

Not regularly.

[windshieldbug]

Do you think

I try to avoid it wherever possible.

[Kevin Hendrick]

Do you think

Not regularly.

Nor clearly.

I try not to -- it "makes my brain hurt":

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UrjHKMJTh1w

[tclements]

NO QUESTION!! I could write a book about this....

[Dan Schultz]

NO QUESTION!! I could write a book about this....

I might write a book, too. IF I felt better!

[k001k47]

NO QUESTION!! I could write a book about this....

I might write a book, too. IF I felt better!

[PMeuph]

...the way you feel affects your tuba - or any instrument for that matter - playing at all? (e.g. euphoria, depression, anxiety, frustration etc.)

This might be a good read for you:

http://www.innergameofmusic.com/" target="_blank

[The Big Ben]

I don't know that how I feel- emotionally or physically- affects my playing but I do know playing can and usually does put me in a better mood and feeling better.