The Mind Over Finger Podcast 224 Stage Freeze – Why Everything You Know Disappears Under Pressure
May 9, 2025
Performing under pressure can turn confident musicians into anxious wrecks. This discussion dives into the phenomenon of stage freeze and the psychological hurdles it creates. Learn how an over-focus on control can disconnect you from your musical expression. Discover the crucial difference between skill preparation and performance readiness. Plus, hear about a transformative program designed to build confidence and solidify mastery in music, providing essential support and community for aspiring artists.
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Pressure Blocks Access to Skills
- Knowing techniques is not enough if you can't access them under high pressure.
- Information does not guarantee transformation or performance success under stress.
Skill Prep Isn't Pressure Prep
- Practicing skills alone doesn’t prepare you for performing under pressure.
- Skill prep and pressure prep are fundamentally different and require separate training.
Control Blocks Musical Connection
- Musicians often over-focus on controlling their playing, leading to disconnection from the music.
- Trust and connection produce better performances than micro-controlling every detail.