Performance anxiety is a very real issue for countless performers. Whether they be musicians, politicians, lecturers or presenters, the act of working in front of others can cause all kinds of uncomfortable sensations from nausea and sweating to heart palpitations and, in severe cases, amnesia. In this post, Israeli concert pianist, teacher, and writer Rami…
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Preparing for your piano exam
Being well-prepared for a music exam is crucial. By ‘preparing’, I’m not referring to the amount of practice required to pass exams. A considerable amount of practice is needed to achieve satisfactory marks. But once you have prepared thoroughly, the real ‘practice’ begins, that is, performance practice. It is too easy to go to your…