
Befriending Performance Anxiety
Practical Tips for Performers of All Levels
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
- Available on iOS & Android
About this book
Stage fright, performance nerves, performance anxiety: are you terrified of stepping into the spotlight? Do you shake, get cold and sweaty hands, experience shallow and fast breathing, dry mouth, nausea or difficulty concentrating?
Packed with simple practical interventions, "Befriending Performance Anxiety"is your guide to achieving optimal performance states and finding support before, during and after each public event.
Suitable for musicians and other performers of all levels of abilities, the content is also invaluable for educators, presenters and reluctant public speakers who fear taking the stage.
In"Befriending Performance Anxiety", you will learn:
- How to maintain focus and deal with mistakes
- The science behind anxiety mechanisms and what we can do about them
- Simple and practical tips on what to do before, during and after your performance
- Intervention tools based on breathwork, focus and gentle movement
If you would like to build confidence in performing for others, this accessible little book will provide a clear roadmap for success.
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Table of contents
- 1. Introduction
- 2. Anxiety Mechanisms
- 3. Breathwork 101
- 4. Routines
- 5. Safety Nets
- 6. Focus and Anxiety
- 7. Improvisation in Life and Art
- 8. Post-Performance
- 9. Exposure Therapy
- 10. Final Thoughts: Moving Forward
- Online Resources
- Books
- Acknowledgments
- About the Author
- Footnotes