Performing Under Pressure: Redefining Excellence (Part 1 of 3 with Bradley Welch)

In Part One of this three-part conversation, I sit down with Dr. Bradley Welch, a nationally recognized concert organist with the Dallas Symphony Orchestra, to explore the relationship between preparation, performance, and pressure.Drawing from years of high-level performance experience, Bradley reflects on how early moments shaped his mental approach—and how perfectionism can impact performers.Bradley addresses what excellence means for him, setting the foundation for a shift from perfect execution to resilient, engaged performances.