Would you like to get the full content of the six-week “Befriending Performance Anxiety” online course in a single weekend, plus additional material for free? If so, we now have a new edition of the expanded WEEKEND INTENSIVE version of this comprehensive course (seven hours). This option is only available every two years and is an ideal way to access …
Free Webinar: Performance Anxiety and the Imposter Syndrome
Do you have a habit of routinely beating yourself up and doubting your own worth when it comes to performing in public? Does your Imposter Syndrome ever make you feel like a complete fraud? Do you prevent yourself from going for opportunities and giving your best? You are not alone! Join Xenia’s free webinar on managing Performance Anxiety and the …
Performance Anxiety Workshop | Belfast
NI Mental Health Arts Festival presents: Workshop with Xenia Pestova Bennett We all get ‘stage fright’ at various points in our lives: whether actually performing in front of a live audience by playing music, singing, speaking, participating in competitive sport or simply feeling terrified of that job interview, work presentation or first date. Whether you get anxiety symptoms such as …
Shakes, wobbles and mistakes: performance anxiety and important events
Free online seminar, Thursday 27 October, 6-7pm (BST) All of us are familiar with terrifying performing wobbles when the mind goes blank as soon as we find ourselves in front of people. You might experience unexpected physical symptoms and start making mistakes despite being able to get through material in private. Shaky limbs, wobbly lips, dry mouth, blurry vision, lack …
Introduction to the Magic of Performance Rituals and Routines
This hybrid workshop is suitable for performers, presenters and teachers of all levels, as well as anyone looking to build confidence appearing in front of others. The class will be simultaneously offered in person and online, please select your preference when booking. – Make an ally of your imposter syndrome – Learn about the habits of successful musicians and creatives …
Functional Breathing for Musicians | Online
What is this? As we go through our day, musicians rarely really stop to think about how we breathe. Pianists and string players are not normally taught to connect with the breath, which is so helpful for phrasing and technique. Even those who are trained in maximum breath efficiency during performance such as singers or wind and brass players are …
Performance Anxiety and Teaching: Free Webinar
“I shouldn’t be up there… I’m not really that good… I’m not as good as she is…” Do you or your students engage in negative self-talk before you play at exams, competitions, or even in front of friends, family or your music group? What about during and after performance – does the inner critic launch into detailed analysis of failure …
Functional Breathing for Musicians (Thursday Group) | Online
ONE PLACE REMAINING What is this? As musicians, we rarely really stop to think about how we breathe (unless perhaps we are singers or players of woodwind / brass instruments). However, even those of us who are trained in maximum breath efficiency during performance are still not as likely to question our breathing at rest and while going through our …
Introduction to Functional Breathing for Musicians: free webinar
Free Webinar As musicians, we rarely really stop to think about how we breathe unless we are singers or players of woodwind / brass instruments. However, even those of us who are trained in maximum breath efficiency during performance are still not as likely to question our breathing patterns at rest and while going through our daily lives. Whether you …
Performance Anxiety: why I love (and HATE) performing
It’s time to come clean: yes, I get anxious before performing (and before teaching, meetings, recordings – you name it). My students and colleagues often comment on how calm I appear on stage or when I am leading a webinar. They use words like “poise”, “elegance”, “soothing voice” and ask what my secret yogic tricks are. I humbly bow in …
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