Performance Anxiety in Secondary Education
This poster presentation examines performance anxiety for musicians at the secondary level of education and techniques to combat it. Key findings from research include cognitive processes, somatic resources, grounding, and music preparation. Cognitive processes include positive self-talk, reframing your mindset, and recognizing your feelings of nervousness. Somatic resources address the body and how your body is supporting you and responding to the nervousness. Grounding techniques including yoga, body mapping, deep breathing, and having a positive outlook on the result. Musical preparation includes muscle memory, audiation, understanding the framework, visualization, and practicing in the way you will perform it. The significance of these techniques is to lower anxiety and nervousness surrounding having to perform a task in front of people. Following these techniques will improve overall performance and lead to more positive outcomes surrounding performing.
EDUC 321, Classroom Relations and Management
Brian Kaelin
10 AM – Noon