Peak Performance for Musicians
Overcome Music Performance Anxiety with Mental Game Strategies
Many of you may have seen the recent psychological thriller, The Black Swan. In this fictional portrayal of perfectionism, Nina, a promising ballerina, pushes herself beyond the bounds of her mental and physical health to be perfect. It is very tiring, discouraging, and often destructive to continually attempt to impress others, avoid making mistakes, and perform perfectly all the time. … [Read more...]
In the competitive world of music, performers often feel the need to impress friends, family, other performers, colleagues, judges, and audiences. If you want to be a successful performer, trying hard and caring about pleasing others seems like a good idea. However, performers who care too much about what others think often struggle with a need to be accepted, respected, or liked by others. … [Read more...]