“In the orchestra we are mostly waiting. Learning to calm the mind during that waiting time, without drowsiness, is essential for getting the best sounds out of my Grover Orchestra Instruments, and the best preparation for any audition.“ —

Peter Prommel, teacher of orchestra percussion and timpani at the Hochschule für Musik in Detmold, Germany since 1998, has also been teaching mental preparation for auditions for 5 years. He is the Author of Mindful Practice: 16 Lessons in Preparing Yourself for Challenging Moments (a course protocol), and teaches zen-meditation, mindfulness and compassion, especially during his orchestral-instrument lessons like tambourine, triangle, cymbals and snare drum.