A practical guide to dealing with stage fright for musicians and aspiring performers. To accompany a video lesson/podcast presented on http://azsamadlessons.com

1. Stage Fright 101:
Why it happens and steps to deal with stage fright
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2. Why does it happen?

3. What are you afraid of?

4. 1. Scared of what
the audience will think

5. 2. Scared of what
people you know
will think

6. 3. Fear of what the
musicians will think

7. 4. Fear that you’re
going to suck because…

8. … you’re not
prepared!

9. 5. Fear of gear failing

10. Inner monologue?

11. Steps to deal with stage fright

12. 1. Prepare your music

13. 2. Performance
Simulation

14. 3. Warm-up before
the show

15. 4. Realize that the
audience wants you to
succeed

16. 5. Prepare your gear

17. • bring extra strings, cables,
batteries, tuner, music and
anything you need
• check that your gear works

18. 6. Arrive earlier

19. 7. Run through the
show in your mind

20. 8. Mentally prepare
yourself

21. 9. Be in the moment

22. 10. Remember to
breathe!

23. 11. Trust the process

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