The Mind Over Finger Podcast 238 Calm Under Pressure – The 3-Pillar Strategy to Beat Performance Anxiety and Play Your Best
Aug 14, 2025
Discover a practical framework to conquer performance anxiety with three essential pillars: preparation, conditioning, and mind management. Traditional methods fall short, but this approach teaches you to transform nervous energy into powerful performances. Learn how to effectively train your nervous system for support and incorporate focused practice for true readiness. Ready your skills and confidence to shine when it matters most!
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Prepare Thoroughly Before Performance
- Prepare thoroughly: learn notes, fingerings, tempo, and musical choices before performance day.
- Missing this foundation will show on stage and undermine confidence.
Condition By Replicating Performance
- Condition yourself by recreating performance conditions in practice with mock performances and visualization.
- Train your body and mind repeatedly so stage activation feels familiar and manageable.
Manage Your Mind Regularly
- Manage your mind through coaching, meditation, and self-coaching to nurture helpful thoughts and emotions.
- Regular mind management improves the quality of practice and conditioning results.