And while you're doing all of the above,Bonnie, give us a virtuostic rendition of Maple Leaf Rag on your banjo. Just kidding, Marcus. I'm curious as to where I can find out more about the above technique as I have a breathing problem that's a bit different than Bonnie's. I tend to suck air through my mouth when I'm playing something difficult, which in turn causes me to scrooch up my face which causes people to laugh when I'm playing, at least I hope that is why they're laughing. What I've done to correct it is to concentrate on my breathing while playing something very slowly and to gradually build up speed but I still have lapses in stressful moments.

Frankie