Unleash your true performing potential!
March 17th, 2010 — Inspiration, Interesting sites
I found out about a new resource recently – www.medici.tv
This website broadcasts streaming video on demand of classical music concerts, with great sound and close up footage of the performers!
What an amazing resource!
Anyone, anywhere in the world (providing they have a computer and high-speed internet) can enjoy these *free* performances!
It doesn’t get much better than this!
Check it out!!!
March 11th, 2010 — Inspiration
If this isn’t performing in The Zone, I don’t know what is 
October 2nd, 2009 — REVIEW
Review excerpted from:
Have you ever gone to a concert, a play, a sports event or even your favorite restaurant and just been blown away by how amazing it was? Superior performance in all aspects of life is much more that a mere coincidence! Performing in the Zone by Jon Gorrie was written to help you take a thorough look at yourself and take your performing (and anything in your life) to the next level.
First we are presented with the ‘Theory behind this Process where we get acquainted with the parameters of performance. Next we are given the many techniques we can use to get situated where we need to be for optimal performance. Next, we formalize the process by establishing a program to accomplish our goals. Lastly, we are given the keys to dig even deeper in the pursuit of that “Zone”
All in all, the clear and concise text and numerous exercises make this an excellent “workbook for success”. Anyone can apply the many lessons here to achieving a superior result in anything they choose.
Want to maximize your potential? Read this book!
Visit online at Thezonebook.com
September 8th, 2009 — General info, Interesting sites, News
Here is my expert eZine author page. I’ll be posting new articles there from time to time 
August 27th, 2009 — General info, Inspiration, Interesting sites, Theory, techniques
This article was sent to me quite some time ago by Nathan Schacherer. I believe the article originates from horndoggie.com
Definitely worth a read!
The Unbearable Lightness of Being
The inner voice – friend or foe?
While practicing music, I mentally take note of areas that sound good, passages that sound OK, and passages that need more work.
I try my best to be non-judgmental in this process as I am aware that excessive negativity can destroy; negative labels can impede my progress with mental blocks and psychological hang-ups. Studies show that there is a direct mind/body connection between what a person thinks and feels with how a person performs. The field of sports psychology, in fact, is entirely devoted to exploring and capitalizing on this connection to maximize an athlete’s performance.
Mental blocks of one variety or another can appear when least expected. Besides the occasional paranoia about my chops, the second biggest mental hurdle for me is remaining non-judgmental of musical passages or techniques that are “in the works.” This holds especially true when I am working out a passage for an event where I will be judged: a recital, a jury exam or an orchestral audition. Staying positive and constructive in this scenario can sometimes be a challenge for me – especially if the outside world creeps in.
July 15th, 2009 — General info
Many years of work went into researching Performing in The Zone, which results in a rather substantial Bibliography and Suggested Further Reading list! Here is that list, directly from Performing in The Zone.
Bibliography and Suggested Further Reading
Books and articles:
Aaron, Stephen
Stage fright
Chicago: The University of Chicago Press, 1986.
Alcantara, Pedro de.
Indirect Procedures –
A Musicians Guide to the Alexander Technique
Oxford: Clarendon Press, 1997.
Alexander, F.M.
Bedre Brug af Sig Selv
(The Use of the Self)
Aarhus: Novis Publications, 1995.
(London: Victor Gollancz, 1985)
July 11th, 2009 — General info
Of the literally hundreds of thousands of titles on amazon.com, right now, “Performing in The Zone” is ranked #708 among ALL books! Rankings are updated hourly.
Check it out!
July 9th, 2009 — News
Performing in The Zone is officially available on amazon.com as of today!
The recommended retail price of “Performing in The Zone” is US$23.95
But with the 20% release discount, you can pick up a copy for US$19.17
(Note: This discount applies only until the end of July!)
Order your copy on amazon.com using this link:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1442110996
I’d love to hear your feedback!
Jon Gorrie
- author, Performing in The Zone
June 23rd, 2009 — News
It’s out with the old, and in with the new, leading up to the worldwide release of “Perfoming in The Zone”.
This new blog is going to contain a LOT of interesting articles and extra information about controlling performance arousal, inspirational stories and videos, links to alternative sources of information, and regular updates about “Performing in The Zone”.
More soon!
