Posted by Aubrey Foard on February 07, 2001 at 00:27:23:
In Reply to: tuckertuba(AT)msn.com posted by Dave on February 06, 2001 at 07:56:11:
As a musician, when any part of your skin breaks out, the cause is almost certainly psychological. Do you have any little nagging doubts? are you nervous? practicing to the point of frustration? problems in life outside tuba (girlfriend, parents, etc.). If you have any problems which may have led to this sore, take a few hours to clear your mind of them and forget about them. Use whatever method necessary (listen to music, meditate, go out with friends, etc...) and the sore should be gone very quickly.