Dealing with Performance Anxiety

Tips for Handling Performance Nerves

Although sharing your playing with others can be deeply rewarding, most pianists (including many professionals!) suffer from some form of stage fright at the prospect of playing in a public setting. In this video, Graham Fitch shares some of his thoughts and methods for dealing with performance anxiety.

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Resources & links

Practising the Piano Multimedia eBook Series - Part 4 (Practising for Performance) - This volume focusses on the art of performance, drawing upon proven practise strategies, psychological and therapeutic techniques to help you combat anxiety and deliver performances that reflect your full potential (click here for more information)
Beyond Stage Fright: Managing Performance Nerves - Charlotte Thomlinson's short introductory course starts you on the first steps of a journey to help you find ways to move through unpleasant performance nerves into a free, enjoyable and inspired performing life (click here to view on the Online Academy).

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