Welcome to Secrets of Organ Playing Podcast No. 766! This question was sent by Alejandro Consolacion II, our YouTube organist/composer colleague and he writes:There are times when, despite thorough preparation, things still fall apart during concerts or recitals. How can musicians effectively deal with nervousness and stage fright? What positive attitudes or mental approaches are essential in order to persevere and continue striving to give one’s best?

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Welcome to Secrets of Organ Playing Podcast No. 765! This question was sent by Alejandro Consolacion II, our YouTube organist/composer colleague and he writes:Aušra and Vidas,I just want to drop by and say thank you for your wonderful weekly podcast addressing various issues in organ playing. It has been incredibly helpful, and I truly enjoy your discussions and reflections on the weekly questions. Aušra’s insights are often very realistic, while Vidas brings a more positive and encouraging perspective—together, this creates a well-balanced and constructive partnership that makes the conversations especially meaningful and practical.I heard you inviting questions, and if I may, I would like to share a few that I believe could also be helpful to other listeners.1st Question: For beginner organists:Many teachers assign the short preludes and fugues formerly attributed to J. S. Bach (BWV 553–560). While this collection is an excellent primer, I find it challenging for beginners to start with the C major pieces, as they involve denser textures and greater technical demands. Could you suggest a recommended sequence—from the easiest to the most challenging—for students working through this set?

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Welcome to Secrets of Organ Playing Podcast No. 764! Today Ausra and I are going to discuss what we saw at Saint Sulpice while we were in Paris recently. Specifically, how the famous organist Sophie-Veronique Cauchefer-Choplin superbly played Mass. Hope you will enjoy it!Here you will find all my scores: https://www.sheetmusicplus.com/en/category/arrangeme/?q=Secrets+of+Organ+Playing&aff_id=454957Secrets of Organ Playing Mug: https://www.zazzle.co.uk/z/ywbhd071?rf=238366920809443329You can support this channel by becoming a member here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO4K3_6QVJI_HlI5PCFQqtg/joinIf you like what I do, you can buy me some coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/organduoPayPal: https://PayPal.Me/VPinkeviciusWe support Ukraine: https://www.blue-yellow.lt/enMy Hauptwerk setup: https://www.organduo.lt/tools.htmlTotal Organist - the most comprehensive organ training program online: https://www.organduo.lt/total-organistSecrets of Organ Playing - When You Practice, Miracles Happen! https://organduo.ltListen to my organ playing on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0ckKPIvTWucoN3CZwGodCO?si=YWy7_0HqRvaZwBcovL-RKg#secretsoforganplaying #vidaspinkevicius #ausramotuzaite