Twenty Thousand Hertz

Breathe Deep: How I lost my passion and found my purpose

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Apr 28, 2023
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ANECDOTE

Early Trumpet Passion

  • Dallas Taylor was drawn to the trumpet in elementary school and found a deep connection through playing it.
  • Playing trumpet made him feel awake and part of a unique harmonious group, changing his social life.
ANECDOTE

Panic Attack Ends Trumpet Career

  • Dallas experienced his first panic attack during a college symphony solo and botched the performance.
  • This moment marked the start of losing his confidence and a decline in his ability to perform.
INSIGHT

Anxiety Is Part of Being Human

  • Even world-class musicians like Phil Smith experience intense performance anxiety and view their performance as an impossible task.
  • Struggling with anxiety does not mean one is broken; it means being human.
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