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Re: Oh golly, I'm nervous.

Author: David Kinder
Date: 2015-11-24 08:32

A couple of thoughts for you:

The 1st thing... is to breathe.

Breathe in slowly and deeply for 5 counts.
Hold your breath for 5 counts.
Exhale slowly for 6+ counts.

Repeat as necessary.

The 2nd thing... is to TRUST yourself and your preparation.

If you are well rehearsed and prepared, all you have to do is repeat it for your audition.

The 3rd thing... is to play "what would be the worst that could happen?"
- If I really screwed this up... what's the worst that would happen?

Guess what?
- It won't be the end of the world.
- It won't be the end of your life.
- You won't be branded a failure for the rest of your life.

I write this because I am a financial consultant. I go through similar anxiety when I'm working on large complex financial cases... and I've got over a decade of experience! This isn't limited to just music, but for many facets of your life. You'll find other tips and tricks to help tame your mind to help you reach your peak performance.

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