When we focus on the message instead of focusing on ourselves, the anxiety is lessened. Dr. Cox believes in a holistic concept of performance. He said if any part of the body is out of balance, this produces performance anxiety. He does not believe that using medication to control anxiety is a good solution. Many medications have undesirable side effects, and since anxiety causes our bodies to respond both physiologically and psychologically, the medication will work on only a part of what is actually a combination of factors.
Music is a powerful modifier for human behavior, affecting both the performer and the listener.
Make the music part of the message you want to convey, letting it flow from the horn as an extension of your own feelings.