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Performance Anxiety and Stage Fright

Stage fright and performance anxiety are common. Most of us have physical responses to coming before a group and playing guitar or talking. Here you’ll articles on this topic.

  • Why We Sound Better at Home – This article and video explore why we tend to sound at our best in the comfort of our own homes. (It’s probably not what you think!)
  • Shaky Hand Syndrome – Discover how to deal with shaky hands, both in the immediate, and in the long term.
  • 6 Tricks for Nerves – Tips on conquering butterflies.

All Articles on Performance Anxiety

  1. 3 Tips to Quiet Inner Dialog in Performance
  2. 6 Tricks for Nerves – Conquer Stage Fright and Performance Anxiety
  3. 8 Tips for a Better Performance (classical guitar or otherwise)
  4. Guitar Anchors: Turn Your Guitar into a “Feel-Good Button”!
  5. Guitar Performance: What to Do When Things Go Wrong
  6. Holding Your Breath? Should You Think About Breathing in Guitar Practice?
  7. How to Use Cold Showers to Reduce Performance Anxiety
  8. How to Use Your Eyes to Play (and Feel) Better
  9. Inner Game of Practice: Release Guilt and Accept Reality
  10. Perfectionism vs. Excellence in Guitar Practice
  11. Practice Mindsets that Improve Your Performances
  12. Shaky Hands Guitar Syndrome: How to Stop Shaky Hands for Better Performance
  13. Why We Play Better at Home, and Play Poorly for Others

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New Free Sheet Music

  • Brocá, José – Crepúsculos – Valse No. 1
  • Giuliani, Mauro – Les Variétés Amusantes No. 3, Op. 43
  • Molino, Francesco – Sonate Op. 6, No. 2 – Rondo

New Tuesday Quotes

  • Robert Frost on Ease and Freedom in Guitar Playing
  • René Descartes on Elemental Guitar Practice and 3-D Playing
  • Pablo Picasso on Solving Problems and Finding New Paths

New Tutorials

  • Amazing Grace – Full Course
  • Phrasing and Expression Lesson – E-19: Carulli – op. 241 no. 1 (upbeat)
  • How To Play Guitar Expressively, In Layers
  • When is the Best Time to Practice Guitar?
  • Classical Guitar Right Hand Exercises for Strength and Control
  • Phrasing and Expression Lesson – E-06: Bizet – Farandole (high note)
  • How to Re-Start Your Guitar Practice After a Break

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