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Re: Performance nerves...

Author: Simonsky
Date: 2015-07-10 22:43

various levels of anxiety can be a significant issue. Often, when something is very meaningful to you personally and a lot is at stake emotionally things can get caught up in negative loops. I've suffered from this all my life and it has often stymied the feeling of what i want to give and express musically which can be very saddening indeed. I originally wanted to be a violinist but after not being able to deal with 'bow shake' issues I switched to oboe which, ironically, is a sort of 'violin of the woodwind family! Of course, issues translate across from one instrument to another. With oboe I find trying to not project the embouchure and breathing effort into hand tension subconsciously can help.

over the years I've seen many good musicians succumb to anxiety. I once hear a story about a professional french horn player who got so anxious his hands would shake as he got the instrument out of the case-he had to stop playing in the end.

Causes will vary from individual to individual anxiety can, in some cases be all encompassing and boundaryless. I've given up music for periods of time because of this but the awareness of the love of it always returns, so I still work with these issues. Childhood experiences play a part, especially with regard to feelings of safety and emotional security.

It's important to love yourself and allow yourself your humanity!

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