Full Description
Music performance anxiety has long frustrated the artistic community and, while tricks and folk remedies abound, a comprehensive plan to solve this problem has remained elusive. Accomplished violinist Casey McGrath combines her experiences with the research of Karin S. Hendricks and Tawnya D. Smith to provide a resource guide to the most current solutions and therapies, as well as educational applications, for both individual and classroom use.
Divided by area of therapeutic interest, Performance Anxiety Strategies presents relevant and noteworthy research and insight into some of the most popular and many lesser-known therapies—including holistic, exposure, cognitive, behavioral, and medicinal treatments. Each chapter also features self-guided activities and exercises, words of wisdom from established performing artists and athletes, and suggestions for music teachers, as well as first-person narratives about the authors' personal journeys with music performance anxiety both onstage and in the classroom.
Including a wealth of offerings and approaches, this book is an invaluable resource for anyone who has ever experienced performance anxiety, from the aspiring classical musician to the garage band guitarist.
Contents
Chapter One: Introduction
Chapter Two: Why Do We Experience MPA?
Chapter Three: Cognitive Behavioral Therapies
Chapter Four: Exposure Therapy
Chapter Five: Beta-Blockers and Anti-Anxiety Medications
Chapter Six: Natural and Holistic Approaches
Chapter Six Activity: Body Awareness
Chapter Seven: Expressive Arts Therapies
Chapter Seven Activity: Identifying and Working with Your Inner Voices
Chapter Eight: Especially for Teachers—Preventing Music Performance Anxiety
Chapter Eight Activity: Reducing the Stigma of MPA
Chapter Nine: Self-Help Books and Other Resources
