How to Overcome Performance Anxiety: The No. 1 Secret

[@pianocareer]

Hi everyone! If you enjoyed the video, don't miss the 10 additional insights I share in this 'companion' free article: www.pianocareer.com/piano-performance/overcome-performance-anxiety/

[@Torebordalpiano]

Such an underrated video, you have some wise knowledge!

[@pianocareer]

Thank you! Yes, my videos are not the 'viral' type 😅, but we have still built an amazing community over the past 12 years 😊. I'm happy you enjoyed this tutorial!

[@sanvoid]

I enjoyed this tutorial. I started my piano journey in January 2015 by self study with video tutorial and studying a home study course at the age of 62. I had my first performance in church on Sunday morning in December and I felt nervous? Hands sweating, leg jumping and pounding heart beat. I tried to explain to family that I was having an anxiety attack and all I got was relax. Thank you for verifying for me that “performance-anxiety is real. I wasn’t ready for this performance but because I was committed to play “Silent Night” for our Sunday morning hymn I felt compelled to continue. I shall include your tips as I continue my piano journey at the age of 70. My main takeaway is that a performance is not a practice and it is allowing the music to flow through you as a conduit. Also understanding that if the piece I chose is too difficult I should focus on a less complicated piece and just enjoy and play in the flow. Thank you

[@pianocareer]

You are very welcome, Sandra! Thank you so much for sharing your experience - and I'm happy to hear that this video was helpful! 🥰

[@mypianospacetime9977]

When I was a child and a teenager my efforts at the piano were surrounded by ideas like “either you have it or you won’t get it”, very poisonous for who dreams to be a music performer … I am glad to have come across much later some wonderful piano professionals and generous spirits- not so often though and quite too late probably- as you certainly are! Thanks and blessings!

[@pianocareer]

Thank you as well! Have an inspired practice and enjoy every step of the way! 🥰

[@YaelEylatTanaka]

Biggest takeaway is that by taking small steps, we are coaching the limbic system that performing is not a life and death situation. Step by step, what is an alert, run and hide response becomes normal and safe.

[@pkstiever]

Incredible information! I found it all useful. I am still struggling with my fingers shaking when I play for my teacher! It's been so frustrating! You explained it well.

[@pianocareer]

Thank you! I'm really happy this was helpful! 🥰

[@me_607]

Thank you for this. Everything you taught is so true. The performance releasing the music practiced during the peparation. ...

[@richarpadilla1891]

Hi ! This was my repertoire when i was at university ! Bach prelude and fugue in G minor book 1 well tempered clavier, Hayden's D Major piano concerto (complete), Beethoven piano sonata Op.49 #2 (first movement), Chopin C sharp minor Op.64 #2 ,Scriabin prelude Op.11 #10 C sharp minor, Debussy Bruyeres prelude, Waxman Dust Devils etude book 1 ,plus some Shumann, Scarlatti, Ginastera .Technique: All 12 major and minor harmonic, melodic, natural scales 4 octaves , all 12 major and minor arpeggios 4 octaves, all 12 major and minor harmonic scales in thirds 4 octaves .I'm kind of intermediate !

[@MariaTrotter-w9f]

Excellent. I’m working on all aspects of technical practice … and feeling more natural and comfortable… I’ve always been shy about playing in front of people …. Slowly I’m am becoming g more comfortable… well said … I enjoyed this video … thank you

[@pianocareer]

You are very welcome! Keep the spirit and enjoy the journey! 😊

[@Audiojunkk]

love your philosophical videos and practical wisdom. Thank you so much for sharing all of these years!

[@pianocareer]

You are so welcome! 🥰

[@robinthomsoncomposer]

This is a great video and reminded me of what I used to focus on when I was performing more regularly.

[@elhamrazaghi1880]

Thank you very much indeed.❤

[@pianocareer]

You are very welcome! 😊

[@Audiojunkk]

You are such a wonderful and kind teacher.

[@pianocareer]

Thank you so much! ;)

[@johnloutzenhiser7351]

Soooo helpful! Excellent content wonderfully presented. Thank you!

[@pianocareer]

You're very welcome! 🥰

[@rafaelgomez1989]

❤ Loooove every recommendation ...fantastic class !!!!

[@pianocareer]

Thank you so much! 🥰

[@MariaTrotter-w9f]

My biggest take away is all things in life should be purposeful… through purpose we find peace … I play the piano for residents and friends with Alzheimer’s and dementia … thus is my audience and this is my purpose … I love performing for them

[@pianocareer]

This is a beautiful purpose - thank you for sharing! 🥰

[@angalmeida29]

thank you for doing what you do.god bless you

[@lydiamita8050]

What a wonderful video!!!!

[@pianocareer]

Thank you so much! :)

[@fred.piano.officiel]

Many thanks for your videos! I already realized some points you're mentioning but not all. Very useful, as usual 🙏

[@pianocareer]

Thank you, Fred - I'm happy you enjoyed it! 😊

[@avelvetaproductions3015]

You are amazing, thank you for sharing knowledge..I'm not classically trained, or I don't play classical, more jazzy bass and extensions over American songbook and 80s pop at moment..would the course you provide benefit me? 😊

[@pianocareer]

Thank you so much! 😊 A serious classical foundation can be extremely beneficial for all musicians - including jazz/rock/pop players. However, you need to be willing to dedicate time (and passion) to it in order to benefit from it. PianoCareerAcademy offers its members an enormous library of tutorials and courses (not just one course) - but, of course, most of them are focused on classical playing and professional piano concepts. Yes, you can still benefit from my tutorials even if you never play one classical piece - but it would be 100 times more useful if you learned the exact pieces I teach (instead of simply assimilating the main ideas). Still, as a member of PCA, you will have lots of learning freedom: a) you can either follow one (or several) step-by-step Courses that will help you to set a serious foundation and develop a rounded technical/expressive/artistic skillset; b) or you can cherry-pick stand-alone tutorials that interest you at a given time (being focused on general principles that apply to all music [not just classical piano]). c) or you can combine these two approaches (which is what I recommend). Here are three resources that will help you to make an informed choice: 1. Our FAQ page [ www.pianocareeracademy.com/faqs ] contains my detailed replies to the most frequent questions we get from prospective members - including in-depth descriptions of how everything works. 2. In this free article I talk about the life-changing benefits of classical piano training [ www.pianocareer.com/piano-history-and-philosophy/benefits-learning-classical-music/ ]. 3. On my free blog (PianoCareer.com) you can find 50+ free sample videos and articles that will give you a better 'taste' of what the paid membership has to offer. You will find direct links to all of them on our Archive page: www.pianocareer.com/archives/ And, of course, here on my KZbin channel you will find many other free videos that you can benefit from 😇.

[@kencory2476]

Lovely profile!

[@Wang_jyuan]

like your smile😊

[@FUUUUU1111]

Please gain up the sound next time! Thanks. 🎉

[@pianocareer]

Hi! I always use the same audio settings when creating videos - and everything sounds great for us and everyone else (all our PCA members and KZbin viewers). So if the video sound is too soft when you play it, you may need to look into your device settings 😊. Thank you! 😉

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[@pianocareer]

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[@williamtaittinger4529]

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[@pianocareer]

@@williamtaittinger4529 Wow, thank you so much! 😊 I had to look up this term - so I learned something new today 😎.

[@apinkjules]

i will need to perform as a part of my application for music uni in a few months, thank you so much for this tutorial. you put the ideas and steps into words so well 🫶🏻

[@pianocareer]

You are very welcome, Jules! Wishing you lots of good luck with your performance! 🤞😉