Learning music often includes learning how to perform.
That happens to be a statement which carries a burden of political weight in our district at the moment, but regardless of the context, we often find ourselves teaching students how to deal with performance anxiety.
Here's a phrase that might prove helpful: "Fear is energy mangled and a powerful motivator, so I just turn it into something positive." (Sloane Berrent, quoted in Guillebeau's new book, The Art of Non-Conformity, p. 46)
The concept of "the jitters" being a form of energy that can be used to improve both the enjoyment and quality of performance is not a new one. I simply liked the straight-forward way Berrent phrases it.
See you tomorrow.
--K
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