| Re: nerves.audition.GAH
I finally feel like I have some sort of control on my nerves when performing.
I have read about 6 books on performance anxiety to try and figure it out. What I like, is to have a room with no one else in it where I can relax and do breathing/centering exercises for about 20-30 minutes before the audition (not always possible though)
Imagine seeing yourself playing the crap out of it and also imagine seeing yourself being happy and confident afterwards. Close your eyes and relax, do slow breathing stuff.
Don't over warm-up either...just enough to be ready to play. Maybe play through things, but very slowly and for only 30 seconds at a time to get your head into the piece. Don't drink any caffeine that day, and I try not to the day or so before either. Drink plenty of water, but only up to 30 minutes before you play.
Just put yourself in an ultra focused mode. You might still feel nervous symptoms, but at least your head will be in the right place.
Hopefully this helps. |