In my work as a voice and performance coach, as well as a therapist, I am often asked to lead workshops on public speaking. And when I do, a great deal of…
Category: Stage Fright
How to Deal With a Fear of Public Speaking
Source: Designecologist/Unsplash If you’re afraid of public speaking, you’re in good company. Over 70 percent of people fear speaking in front of others. An oft-quoted study from the ’70s claimed people are…
How Learning an Instrument in Public Reduced My Stage Fright
Girl playing flute in public. Source: Pexels/CharlesParker As a college professor, I am required to hold an office hour before my lecture. These office hours are optional and tend to be busier…
The Psychophysiology of Music Performance Anxiety
Because performance anxiety can be such a complex and persistent problem for musicians, it’s no wonder that many performers are drawn to simple explanations and easy solutions. Unfortunately, just as there is…
One Simple Trick to Calm Stage Fright
Source: Josh Willink / Pexels What causes your body to jump into an adrenaline response? Snakes, spiders, and other creepy crawly things do the trick for most of us. Also, presumably, some…