How To Get Rid of Nerves Before a Performance
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- Опубліковано 22 тра 2024
- Use these simple steps to get rid of nerves before a performance. Here are 4 practical tips that will boost your confidence, reduce performance anxiety and help overcome stage fright.
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-- How to get rid of nerves before a performance --
Performance nerves affect a surprisingly large number of musicians - from beginners right through to professionals. And they can really suck the joy out of playing music.
If you want to beat anxiety completely and feel fearless with music then that's definitely possible, but it's usually not that quick a process. However, there ARE lots of really helpful things that you can do straight away.
This video gives you one fundamental understanding that will mean you get less nervous in the first place. And then it shares 4 simple tips that you can use in the moment to reduce whatever nerves actually show up on the day.
1. Reframe nerves as excitement
2. Breathe
3. Think about what the audience wants
4. People don't pay as much attention to you as you think
(Plus there’s a bonus at the end of the video showing you how to avoid the most common mistakes people make when applying these tips.)
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THANK YOU for these great TIPS ....the ironic thing is that far from judgmental, the audience is actually consciously or subconsciously rooting for you, not in the sense that they care about you personally, but plain and simple because they want to have a good time.. ..something to keep in mind ..more easy said than done as a performer when feeling nervous ,....but TRUE
Absolutely, Rafael. Great point.
Very well put!
Good point!
Excellent and solid advice! Last night I got unexpectedly upset before a performance which threatened to destroy my concentration. Deep breathing and some gentle physical movements helped me relax and then I thought about the audience. I ended up giving my best performance!
I know that if I am extremely WELL-PRACTICED and that I can play the piece with ease, then I am a lot less likely to feel nervous. One technique is the 5 coin method. Place 5 coins on the left side of your music stand. Play the piece (or problematic passage) and if you get it right, then slide ONE coin to the right. Play the piece again. If you get it right (without a mistake) then slide another coin to the right. Do this again.
IF.... at any time that you are playing, you make a mistake... then move ALL of the coins BACK again to the left. Repeat the process until you play the piece or passage without a mistake for 5 consecutive times IN A ROW.
After you have this success. REPEAT the process the next day until you get the piece/passage right for 5 times in a row. THIS will improve your confidence and help to control whatever "nerves" you might have.... because you have PROVEN to yourself, firsthand, that you have mastered the piece/passage.
THIS technique WILL help with nerves.
Excellent thoughts, Mark. Thanks. For me, the first tip is really about moving from negative to positive energy. In college, I prepared for concerts by performing for peers - always the hardest thing. Then (per your 4th tip) once I got in front of an audience I realized they were there to get something and not judge. It was so much easier.
THANK YOU!! I don’t play music but I act and sing , I have a really big audition coming up in 2 days and I was super nervous until I saw this video , can’t thank you enough ❤❤❤
This is so helpful! I wish I found it before my audition 😅
Very wise and helpful (especially as I'm just about to play organ for a wedding!). I'd go so far as to say 'if I'm not at all nervous, I'm not going to give of my best- I'm treating this too casually. Nerves are good!'
Your Videos are absolutely fantastic, I encounter so many musicians worldwide with anxiety problems and recommend them to watch your Videos.
Thanks, Mike! I really appreciate you recommending me to others.
Thanks Mark. I realised some time ago I always think I've played not as well as I actually have whilst, from comments, the audience thinks I've played better (than I actually have), Having discovered that I find it helpful to remind myself of it whenever I play!
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Yes, Donald! It's really easy to forget that. It's a great idea to make a habit of reminding yourself about these things before you perform every time. (I certainly do it myself)
Excellent
Great and very accurate points, Mark. It's pleasure to watch and follow your advice.
Keep the good work! I posted it on my Facebook wall.
Thanks for sharing, Ninio! I really appreciate it.
Thanks for the great video. Today is the day I start to embrace nervousness (aka excitement). Also, a great reminder that it's not all about me!
You're welcome.
Thank you Mark ! These tips are going to help me a lot with my practice ! Dont plan to go on stage but i dont know...i'll have these in my bag ! Thanx again. :>)))
Hi mark and thanks again for another helpful video, best wishes, brendan
No worries! Glad it was helpful.
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