The Right Focus on Stage: Stay Calm and Successful

Imagine you’re on stage, the moment has arrived, and suddenly it doesn’t feel right. Your heart is racing, you feel the tension – what helps in this situation? The key lies in the right focus.

Why the Right Focus Matters

Studies and my work with performers show that it’s crucial to focus on something external rather than your own movement. Why? When you focus on the movement of your fingers or the technique, it suddenly becomes a conscious act and can feel stiff. This leads to unnecessary tension and impacts your performance.

The Importance of Preparation

Strategies don’t just come to mind in stressful situations. That’s why it’s essential to work on mental performance strategies ahead of time. The best professionals develop their mindset and strategies in a creative process, often in just 60 minutes. It helps to become aware of negative thoughts and mental blocks and to change them.

Mental Strategies for Your Success

These mental strategies have greatly helped my clients overcome challenges on stage:

• “I don’t care what happens – I focus on the sound.”

• “On stage, I stay completely present with myself and the music.”

• “Mistakes are part of me, and I stay flexible.”

Where Should You Focus?

The right mental alignment ensures you stay calm and focused in stressful moments. Use an external focus: concentrate on the sound, the impact of your music, or the energy of the audience, rather than getting lost in technical details. This focus puts you in the flow and allows you to enjoy your performance with ease.

Test Your Mental Preparation

Are you ready to improve your mental performance? Take the test and find out which strategies will help sharpen your focus and relax on stage. (Here’s the test link)