February 15, 2011 | Peak Performance for Musicians February 15, 2011 | Peak Performance for Musicians

Performing Well Under Pressure for Musicians

Many musicians feel pressure before or during performances. What is pressure?  Pressure is what you feel when you think you have to play or sing well, or that you should win, or when you worry about the consequences of losing or performing poorly. You can feel increased pressure during critical moments in a performance (e.g. a difficult passage). You can also feel pressure from teachers, … [Read more...]