Performance Anxiety can affect most musicians at one time or another. Pre-performance butterflies in the tummy may be unpleasant but they can give an important edge to a performance. Some players hover around the fringes of anxiety, but it is when we cannot make the switch from anxiety to excitement that the problems begin. It's not your fault that you get very nervous before performing to others. It is the natural way your brain programmes its information. By changing that information in the unconscious mind you will be able to make the switch so that you are calm and in control next time you perform. By using the techniques in this book, you will learn to relax and take things as if they are completely routine. You will develop new ways of thinking and behaving that will guarantee your success. Whilst this book is aimed at the adult performer, there are some thoughts included for the younger pupils to learn how to keep calm and relaxed before any big events.
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Susan Whykes has an MA in Psychology for Musicians with Sheffield University. Part of the degree course was spent researching into aspects of Performance Anxiety. This raised many questions but found few solutions. Whilst working as a full-time music teacher and Tutor Mentor with Essex Music Services she has identified techniques used in sports pyschology and other sources of life enrichment and has used them to great benefit with her pupils and peers.
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By Ruth
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Finally, a book which has made a difference. Quick to read, and such simple techniques you'll wonder why you never thought of them yourself. The author has clearly sufered from the same symptoms as me, and learnt how to overcome them. Some of the techniques even work in other areas of life! Highly recommended.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
By A. Vellacott
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This revolutionary book is full of highly effective techniques to help you reduce any kind of anxiety and ensure that you play to the best of your ability in all performance situations. The book is well written and easy to read, the techniques are well explained and easy to practice. Highly recommended!
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By V. Mills
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What a fabulous book! As a professional singer I have battled with my nerves for many years and long wished that someone could help me overcome this problem. 'Mind Over Matter' is clearly and compassionately written by an author who clearly knows her subject matter well. All the techniques outlined in this book are straightforward and easy to master. I'm recommending to all my pupils that they purchase this book. Can't recommend this highly enough!
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MA Research Student; this was awesome :)
I am an MA Music Performance student, and my research project is based on Music Performance Anxiety, coming from a perspective of not being an anxious performer. Read more
Published 17 months ago by J. Barton
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Disappointing
This book has a selection of strategies but they are all explained in a superficial way. The NLP techniques lack any information on how to make them work best for you. Read more
Published on 16 May 2008 by Jacqui O
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