Is There Hope for the Most Anxious Performers?

One of the questions that I'm often asked, is the question of whether performance psychology can be helpful to those whose performance anxiety is a little more severe than most. Well, a 2023 study looked at that exact question actually. And it even gives us some insight into which specific mental skills or strategies might be most helpful to work on in cases like this. Get all the nerdy details in today's episode. Or, get the text version with references, links, and other details right here: Is There Hope for the Most Anxious Performers? Additional links Pre-performance routines Acclimatization training Left-hand contractions Deep breathing Registration for Cohort 25 is open (signups close on 9.28.2025) Performance Psych Essentials : Work on practicing more effectively and performing more optimally alongside a global cohort of musicians, educators, and learners of all ages. Registration for the live online 4-week class is open! (Class runs from October 5 - November 2) References Lubert, V. J., Nordin-Bates, S. M., & Gröpel, P. (2023). Effects of tailored interventions for anxiety management in choking-susceptible performing artists: a mixed-methods collective case study. Frontiers in Psychology , 14 . More from The Bulletproof Musician Get the free weekly newsletter , for more nerdy details and bonus subscriber-only content. Pressure Proof : A free 7-day performance practice crash course that will help you shrink the gap between the practice room and the stage. Learning Lab : A continuing education community where musicians and learners are putting research into practice. Live and self-paced courses

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Is There Hope for the Most Anxious Performers? is an episode from The Bulletproof Musician by Noa Kageyama.

This episode is 11:00 long.

This episode was published on Sep 21, 2025.

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