You may think that the title of this post sounds a little strange. "How do I take control of my own confidence?" Many musicians wait for the performance to begin, to see how they start to perform before they decide whether they feel good or whether they feel confident today. Yes, you read that right—I said "decide." You, and you alone, decide on and are alone responsible for your own … [Read more...]
Confidence Conquers Music Performance Anxiety
February 16, 2011 By 3 Comments
Music performance self-confidence is an important mental skill that musicians must possess to be successful in music and life! On the flip side, self-doubt is the number one mental barrier that blocks musicians from confident, enjoyable performances. A common challenge that musicians face is the ability to perform as well as they do in practice. There is a big difference between practice … [Read more...]