JOENNE  DUMITRASCU | professional musician

Not long ago I was backstage at one of my students’ concerts. “How’re you feeling?” I asked the usual question I’ve heard directed at myself many times in the past. “I don’t think I’m ready.” I know the feeling. Maybe if I’d practiced more. Maybe if I’d had an extra lesson. Perhaps I wasn’t as focused in my daily practicing. Should’ve only taken half a sick day when I had the flu. If only… Like most young classical musicians, I chased perfection. I took every precaution to no