Chapter Summary: Stage fright is a tricky thing! It's not something that we can push under the rug, because unless we directly confront our nervousness, it will always affect us. The key to controlling your nervousness is letting go of control. Instead of trying to get rid of your shaking legs, focus on the sensation of shaking legs and be curious about it. You'll find as you focus on the problem and try to push it to the edge, it doesn't get that bad. In fact, it will probably get better. I like the way the author phrased this concept, "It means we don't have to run scared every time some adrenalin hits us. We can stand our ground and ask for more, instead of gritting our teeth and trying to stuff all the junk back into the box." It seems like the less we try to control our nervous habits, the more they go away.
Key Concepts: Nervousness is not a curse, it's a tool that we can use to send energy to our audience. Use all the curious sensors you have to explore the nervous feelings of your body rather than shun them.
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Making Connections: This was a pertinent chapter for me to read right now, because I'm starting to get a bit nervous about singing at the Libby Larsen convocation next week. I realize that I just need to embrace my nervousness, and throw myself into the music with reckless abandon. Hopefully, my experience with performing a composer's work will be similar to the pianist in the book!
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