Performance Anxiety Management for Musicians

Room 2441.

media release: Mead Witter School of Music Musician Health & Wellness Series

Vanessa Cornett presents “Performance Anxiety Management for Musicians”

Stage fright is a universal challenge for musicians of all ages. Since the body’s natural stress response cannot distinguish a real threat from an imagined one, most musicians experience pre-performance feelings ranging from mild jitters to overwhelming dread. Join us to discover the roots of stage fright and learn some practical solutions for long-term anxiety management.

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Vanessa Cornett is Professor of Piano and Piano Pedagogy at the University of St. Thomas (Minneapolis–St. Paul) and author of the book, The Mindful Musician: Mental Skills for Peak Performance. Her research focuses on contemplative practices, performance anxiety management, sport psychology, peak performance, and the mental health of musicians.