Musicians can’t avoid failure on stage forever. So rather than obsessing on avoiding it, let’s look at how to gracefully recover from it. In this article, Jordan Holt breaks down six solid strategies for handling musical mishaps with grace and professionalism. From owning mistakes with confidence to managing technical effects, discover how to transform potentially awkward moments into opportunities for growth. Perhaps most valuably, the piece challenges the common misconception that professional musicians never make mistakes, offering a behind-the-scenes look at how the best in the business handle their own imperfections.