The Secret Life of a Pre-Set Ritual

Before every set, I disappear. Not from the venue — from the noise.

People think the magic happens on stage. But for me, it starts in silence.

Thirty minutes before I play, I shut down. No small talk, no phones. I sit alone with a cup of green tea, and I listen — not to music, but to my own heartbeat.

I do breathwork. I visualize the opening track as light flooding into a room. I hold my USB in my hands and imagine it glowing. Sounds cheesy? Maybe. But it grounds me.

Why It Matters

• Mental clarity. A clear mind makes better musical decisions.

• Emotional energy. The crowd feels you. If you're scattered, they’re scattered.

• Respect. I treat every set like a ceremony. That starts with reverence.

I believe the audience doesn’t just hear the music — they hear your state of mind. And I want mine to be present, open, fluid.

My Ritual Checklist

1. Green tea (Jasmine if I can find it)

2. 5-minute breath pattern (inhale 4, hold 7, exhale 8)

3. One memory that grounds me

4. Touch the USB — not just to check files, but to connect