Mindfulness and Music| Understanding and Overcoming Stage Fright

• Main Author: Nedialkova, Iliana Bojinova
• Language: EN
• Published: California State University, Long Beach 2017
• Subjects: Music
• Online Access: http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=10264991

<p> Recent studies are utilizing mindfulness meditation practices as means of diminishing the symptoms of performance anxiety and social phobia. Among the numerous benefits of mindfulness meditation in treating anxiety, it is worth mentioning that meditation practices may also be applied in the practice of music. Through awareness in the present moment, self-observation in a non-judgmental manner, attention to detail and senses, mindfulness is an important tool that may lead to enhancement in music skills and provides more effective practice sessions, performances and faster growth for young and professional musicians. The practices of mindfulness meditation can be utilized into most aspects of music making as well as music appreciation. Awareness may create better stage presence, enhanced technique, focus, sensitivity and response to music, self-confidence and creativity on stage. Mindfulness may create clearer projections of musical intentions while also making ensemble musicians stronger. </p><p>