How Do You React When You Make a Mistake

Mistakes happen. You WILL make a mistake when performing. And so will your bandmates. Not everyone reacts the same, but it’s important to think about how you SHOULD react.

So, first, if a bandmate makes a mistake, shaming them with a dirty look or groan will never make things better. All that does is undermine the confidence that we all need to play our best. The moment has passed. Let it go. Maybe even offer an empathetic smile or chuckle.

If YOU make a mistake, treat yourself with the same grace as you do with your bandmates. Sure, it can feel embarrassing – and even devastating to mess up, but again, the moment has passed and you can’t change it. But you can keep trying for a better performance from that point forward.

Controlling your reaction to mistakes will take some work on your part – and over a long period of time. But whether you’re a hot-head or super mellow person, try to work on this.

If you’re a human, you’ll get plenty of chances to improve your reactions.

Joe Elliott

Joe Elliott is an American guitarist, author, composer and music educator, and is the creator of the Fretboard Biology program. He was the Director of Education and Vice President at Musicians Institute in Hollywood, CA, headed the Guitar Department at McNally Smith College of Music, is the CEO and Director of Education for Music Biology, Inc., and is the author of several instructional books for guitar.

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