IS IT ALL IN THE MIND? MUSIC PERFORMANCE ANXIETY AND THE INTERRELATION BETWEEN THE PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND SOCIAL ASPECTS
IS IT ALL IN THE MIND? MUSIC PERFORMANCE ANXIETY AND THE INTERRELATION BETWEEN THE PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND SOCIAL ASPECTS

Summary/Abstract: The article bellow explores several factors that contribute to music performance anxiety (MPA) such as fear of mistakes, high expectations, evaluation and perfectionism. Moreover, the study aims to explore the symptoms of music performance anxiety, what category of age they apply to, as well as the level of training. Brain developmental stages in children and the psychosocial development theories by Piaget and Erikson are a significant discovery in psychology which explicates how they influence the overall life experience for children and adults alike. Furthermore, the personal experience of the great performers such as Menuhin and Havas is an invaluable resource in transmitting their methods of coping with MPA. Finally, thoughts for educators with practical implications are presented.

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