theperformancetrain

Performing can be an extremely rewarding experience but it is also one of the most demanding tasks we could ask of ourselves or our students.  How do great performers consistently perform so well?  What secrets do they possess?  Are they just naturally blessed with more confidence, ability, discipline, talent, strength or intelligence?  Perhaps.  However there are plenty of talented performing artists who play great in practice but are unable to rise to the occasion when it really matters most.  Sound familiar?

Are you frustrated with inconsistent performances or feel that you are just not playing or achieving to the best of your ability?

theperformancetrain works with performing artists (of all ages and skill levels), teachers and music educators helping them to develop skills that will not only enable them (or their students) to be more productive and efficient in practice but also help them achieve their potential and get the best out of themselves in performance.  Although all performing artists are well aware of the importance of careful preparation when it comes to giving a successful performance, the development of skills essential to coping with the demands of performing and managing nerves is often overlooked.  Using proven techniques from performance and sports psychology the aim of theperformancetrain is to help you learn some practical and simple strategies that will enable you to manage nerves, release tension, stay focussed and composed, cope with mishaps and develop confidence and self-awareness in order to enhance your performances and perform to the best of your ability when it really counts.

Is that really possible?  Believe it or not, no matter how much of a nervous wreck you may feel when it comes to performing it is possible to train yourself to respond differently.  Learning performance mastery skills can help you to re-program your response to stress so that you can consistently perform up to your abilities.  The good news is that it is possible to learn these skills.  However, there is no magic solution.

If you want to be able to play your best, and feel confident in your ability to deal with the pressure of performing and the nerves and anxiety that inevitably accompany a performance it will take consistent effort and practice of the skills and strategies that you will learn.  Surely that’s a worthwhile undertaking, considering how much time and effort you already put into mastering your instrument.