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My name is David Peralta, and I help classical musicians build calm confidence under pressure. After more than 25 years performing in some of Europe’s leading orchestras as Principal Second Violin, and with over 1,500 coaching hours as an ICF PCC credentialed coach, I now support musicians with auditions, performance anxiety, and the mental side of preparation.

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The Best Player in the Room Doesn't Always Win

The Best Player in the Room Doesn't Always Winby: David PeraltaPublished on: 06/10/2026

You were the strongest player in the round and still went home. Why orchestra auditions reward something other than level, and why that is good news

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The Best Player in the Room Doesn't Always Win

You Prepared the Excerpts. You Did Not Prepare the Entrance.

You Prepared the Excerpts. You Did Not Prepare the Entrance.by: David PeraltaPublished on: 21/09/2026

You prepared the excerpts but not the entrance. Learn how to train the first ninety seconds of an audition, from the corridor to the first phrase.

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You Prepared the Excerpts. You Did Not Prepare the Entrance.

How to Know When to Stop Practicing Before an Audition

How to Know When to Stop Practicing Before an Auditionby: David PeraltaPublished on: 31/08/2026

Learn when to stop practicing before an audition, recognise fear-driven repetition and protect the clarity, energy and trust you need to perform.

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How to Know When to Stop Practicing Before an Audition

Why You Can Play It at Home but Not Under Pressure

Why You Can Play It at Home but Not Under Pressureby: David PeraltaPublished on: 18/08/2026

You play confidently at home, yet everything changes when someone listens. Learn why pressure disrupts performance and how to prepare differently.

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Why You Can Play It at Home but Not Under Pressure

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