How to Overcome Stage Fright? Practical Tips for Young Musicians

How to stop being afraid of the stage and learn to perform confidently?

You can spend months mastering a piece, perfectly practicing passages, and knowing the text by heart — only to find that your hands are shaking, the tempo is speeding up, and an unexpected sound from the audience can throw you off.

Maria Matokh suggests looking at stage anxiety differently. Instead of trying to get rid of it at all costs, prepare in advance for what might happen on stage.

This book contains practical techniques that can be immediately applied in lessons and rehearsals.