Calming Your Stage Nerves

Someone forward you this email? No Sweat! Sign up here to get your own If you're having trouble viewing this email, click here Follow Us Calming Your Stage Nerves Brandy Kraemer Piano Expert Calming Your Stage Nerves Stage fright is a challenge for musicians of all skill-levels. Beginners and professionals alike must cope with on-stage nervousness that can range from simple “butterflies” to a paralyzing fear. For most musicians, performance anxiety never actually goes away; it’s dealt with. The more you understand the thought patterns that accompany performance anxiety, the more measures you can take to control them.   READ NOW Where is the G-Sharp Major Key Signature? G♯ major chords exist, so why don’t we ever see a G♯ major key signature? Simply put, because it’s too complex for practical use; and, there’s an easier way to express it.   READ NOW How to Count and Play Various Musical Triplets A triplet is a group of three notes played inside the length of two of its note-type. For example, in the time it takes to play two eighth notes of normal length (or "straight eighths"), three eighth-note triplets are heard; learn more about triplets and other tuplets.   READ NOW How to Find the Right Piano Teacher We all have fond memories of our favorite teacher. Whether it was a music instructor or a physics professor, it was the one who was able to spark an interest and turn that tough subject into instinct. In the student-teacher relationship, some connections just work better than others, and chemistry can make or break the learning dynamic. Wouldn't it be wonderful if every instructor could make such an impact? When it comes to a piano teacher, the decision is yours. Learn four qualities you should look for during your search.   READ NOW Featured Articles • 10 Spaces You Should Declutter Every Week • Can you commit to 15 minutes a day of decluttering? • Follow this weekly organizing routine to keep you and your home organized every single day • 10 Things Your Dog Hates (That You Might Be Doing) • Pudge, Our Cat of the Week, Beat the Odds With Cancer • 14 DIY Valentine's Day Decor Ideas • 5 Daring Decor Risks That Are Totally Reversible • The Ultimate Embroidery Quick-Start Guide Advertisement About Piano  |  Follow Us You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Piano newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2015 About.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.