Performance Anxiety PART 2 Mark Zauss, Trumpet player, Double Board Certified Psychotherapist

Performance anxiety video 2, basic breathing technique to reduce anxiety. Overcoming performance anxiety is a process, not perfection.
“When you consistently maintain Unwavering Faith and put forth Extraordinary Effort over an extended period of time, you cannot fail. You may stumble. You might experience setbacks, but your success will ultimately move from possible…to probable… to inevitable.” Hal Elrod
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Mark Zauss, BC-TMC, NCC, CCHMC, LMHC
Double Board Certified Licensed Clinical Psychotherapist
Trumpet artist for Schilke Music Products (Trumpet)
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[@davidharrison3074]

Thank you for this technique. I can see how this would help even as I'm walking to help train my body and brain to slow down and lessen any stress or anxiety. The brain is amazing and and can be very complex, but when you learn things like this, it's amazing how much change can happen. I'm definitely starting this as soon as possible. I'll be sounding Taps on May 29th 24 times for the 24 notes in Taps and in between each one I can take the time to do this exercise. Taps is very emotional to me because I play from the heart in honor of all those who served. I have 3 events on Monday to sound Taps for as well. Thank you Mark for all you do and I always look forward to seeing more videos. Glad you are doing great. 👍🏻🎺🎺🎺🎺🎺

[@MarkZauss]

Thank you David for your insightful response. Thank you also for playing taps to honor our soldiers. The technique can be helpful right before playing taps which was anxiety-provoking to me, because it matters.

[@davidharrison3074]

@@MarkZauss exactly. It's from the heart and soul. I will definitely do this before each time playing. Be well Mark

[@cantseeshadow]

Amazing video and explanation! My situation is more of a PTSD. Long story short, I ruptured a lip muscle when playing trumpet and whenever I perform (in pain) I anticipate the failing notes and get horrible anxiety. I stopped playing entirely for now. Any advice on lip injuries? Where can I seek help regarding this? Thanks in advance. You’re awesome

[@MarkZauss]

Hello One Punch Trombone - I am so sorry to take so long to respond. I just saw your post. Yes, you would start by buzzing the lips only and seeing what the level of pain is. If possible, buzz for about 10 seconds on a G or C - Which ever is more comfortable to get the blood flowing through the tissue. Then buzz the mouthpiece and see how it feels. Buzzing and playing for only 10 seconds helps the tissue heal ad not become fatigued. Let me know what happens - [e-mail]