This article was contributed by Julian Harnish of findyourmelody.com. Performance anxiety, called stage fright in some situations, is the increased fear and anxiety that comes with performing in front of an audience. The audience may be real or perceived as people often feel performance anxiety while performing in front of a camera. Performance anxiety is common in all areas of life, but pianists and musicians are especially prone to it under the pressure of big performances. In this ... Read More about How to Conquer Stage Fright and Performance Anxiety for Pianists
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Online Piano Camp Recap
In June, my studio hosted our first ever all online piano camp over Zoom. Even though at times it felt like we were reinventing the wheel, it turned out to be a great experience! Hosting an online piano camp has given me other ideas for piano workshops and classes that I can hold throughout the year. The theme of this year's piano camp was John Williams Movie Music. We had 14 kids ranging from early elementary to high school. This year's piano camp was sponsored by musicnotes.com, who ... Read More about Online Piano Camp Recap
Playing The Piano With Ease: How To Avoid Injury and Discomfort
Have you ever practiced the piano and felt pain, tension or fatigue during or after your practice session? Maybe your hands or arms felt tight. Or, your neck or shoulders were sore afterwards. Perhaps your back was tired. Pain and tension are very normal body responses to any type of repetitive activity, especially when we use too much effort or or don't take into consideration how the body naturally moves. We may have some ideas about what “good posture” at the piano means. But first, ... Read More about Playing The Piano With Ease: How To Avoid Injury and Discomfort