Performance Anxiety Skills Group
Small-Group Performance Coaching for Musicians
Develop practical skills for managing nerves, strengthening focus, recovering from mistakes, and performing more consistently under pressure.
Ages 18+ · October 13 - November 17, 2026 · Virtual · Tuesdays, 6:30–7:30 p.m. CT
The Performance Anxiety Skills Group may be a good fit if you:
Feel prepared in practice but struggle to perform consistently under pressure
Experience nervousness, physical symptoms, or racing thoughts before or during performances
Overthink, become distracted, or lose focus while performing
Have difficulty recovering after a mistake
Avoid or hold back from auditions, performances, or other opportunities
Want practical skills to strengthen confidence and trust in your preparation
Would benefit from learning alongside other musicians navigating similar challenges
Skills Participants Will Develop
Managing Physical Symptoms
Pre-Performance Routines
Recovery from Mistakes
Confidence & Trust
Flexible Thinking
Performance Preparation
Performing Under Pressure
Focus & Attention
Engagement & Enjoyment
How the Performance Anxiety Skills Group Works
The Performance Anxiety Skills Group is not about eliminating nerves or expecting musicians to feel confident all the time. It helps participants develop practical skills they can use even when pressure is present.
The program combines education, guided exercises, group discussion, and between-session application. Participants learn alongside other musicians while developing strategies they can adapt to their own performance situations, goals, and experiences.
During the program, participants will:
Understand how stress and performance anxiety affect attention and consistency
Identify individual patterns that influence focus, confidence, and follow-through
Develop effective preparation and pre-performance routines
Practice breathing, focus, and attentional-control strategies
Strengthen recovery skills for mistakes and unexpected moments
Apply skills to auditions, recitals, rehearsals, and other performance settings
Create practical action steps to use between sessions
Program Schedule & Investment
The Performance Anxiety Skills Group is a six-week virtual coaching program for college and adult musicians who want practical strategies for performing more effectively under pressure.
Program Schedule
Program Dates
October 13–November 17, 2026
Tuesdays
6:30–7:30 p.m. CT
Six weekly virtual sessions
What’s Included
Education about performance anxiety and pressure
Guided exercises and practical strategies
Group discussion and shared learning
Between-session application
Skills that can be adapted to individual performance situations
Investment & Enrollment
$350 total program fee
Limited to eight participants
A minimum of three participants is required
Brief consultation required before enrollment
Registration closes when the group is full or October 4, whichever comes first
FAQs
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No. This is a coaching and educational program focused on practical performance skills. It does not provide mental health diagnosis or treatment. If your primary needs are clinical or extend beyond performance situations, individual counseling may be a better fit.
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The group is designed for musicians ages 18 and older, including college students, adult amateur musicians, professional performers, and music educators who perform. Participants may be instrumentalists or vocalists and can join from anywhere in the United States.
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No. You do not need a diagnosis or a particular level of anxiety. The group may be helpful if pressure affects your focus, confidence, preparation, consistency, or enjoyment of performing.
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No. An upcoming audition, recital, or performance can provide a useful opportunity to apply the skills, but it is not required.
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The free 15-minute consultation provides an opportunity to discuss your goals, current performance challenges, and whether the group appears to be a good fit. You can also ask questions about the format and enrollment process.
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Begin by scheduling a program consultation. If the group is a good fit and space is available, you will receive the registration, payment, and next-step information.
Could the Performance Anxiety Skills Group
Be a Good Fit for You?
Schedule a free 15-minute consultation to discuss your goals, current performance challenges, and whether this group may be a good fit.
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Have a question before scheduling? Contact Kristin