Performing under pressure
⚡ The Short Version
Nerves in competition are a natural survival response, not a personal failure. Your body's fight-or-flight reaction prepares you to handle threat, even when performing music.
Performance pressure causes physical symptoms: increased heart rate, breathing, tension, and focus changes. Recognizing these symptoms helps you manage them.
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