Applying sports psychology to music-making is a hot topic, but how does it work exactly? Why is it an effective way of training mentally? Violinist Dimitry Olevsky breaks it down so we can all understand it. And he would know. He wrote a dissertation about it and applies it to his teaching and performing career.
Read MoreAnother exceptional resource from Dr. Xenia Pestova Bennett is available for the music community, and we were delighted to receive an advance copy to review. If you’re looking for a short but practical compendium of strategies for befriending your nerves, this book Befriending Performance Anxiety will offer you many resources and opportunities to turn your anxiety into your power to connect.
Read MoreIn this article, Justyna Ponulak shares some insight into some of the issues that attribute to stage fright and how she has created a program to help musicians thrive and overcome their fear of the stage to share what they love more freely.
Read MoreRead Meghan Taylor’s excellent article about Music Performance Anxiety (MPA) and how to re-frame it for success on stage.
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