Psychology of Singing (1)

Fri May 24, 2024
6:15 pm EDT
Rhode Island Room
Classical/Opera
High School
Undergraduate
Young Artist/Emerging Pro

General Information

Conquer Stage Fright: Perform with Confidence!
Are the jitters, shakes, and fear of mistakes getting in your way as a performer? As a young musician I was never taught how to manage stage fright. I was told to take a deep breath, practice a lot, and imagine the audience in their underwear—not much help. What were you told? I hope you weren't told to eat a banana. As a performance psychologist and singer, I understand the physiology and the psychology of stage fright. This workshop offers effective and practical tools proven to get stage fright off your stage and move you forward with confidence. A full mental-skills tool box makes performing fun, exciting, and satisfying! 

Presenter

Jon Skidmore
Dr. Jon Skidmore, Psy.d., coaches performers to find freedom on stage and in life. He is a performance psychologist, singer and author. For over 30 years, He has taught the Psychology of Music Performance at the Brigham Young University School of Music. His goal is to strengthen a performer's mental skills, so they can confidently and freely share their gifts, tell their stories, and sing their songs!