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Module 27

Performance & Stage Skills

Master the psychology and craft of live performance.

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16 lessons
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266 min total
1130 XP available
What you will master

Module Goals

  • Understand the physiology of performance anxiety
  • Apply 5 physical techniques to manage adrenaline and tension
  • Use mental strategies for focus, visualization, and reframing
  • Recover gracefully from mistakes during performance
  • Connect authentically with an audience
  • Build a personalized pre-performance ritual
Module overview

What you'll learn

Master the psychology and craft of live performance. From understanding the science of performance anxiety to physical and mental management techniques, audience connection, recovery from mistakes, and building a confident performer mindset, this course is for any pianist who wants to deliver under pressure.

Lessons

Work through each lesson in order to master this module

1

Understanding Performance Anxiety

18 min +60 XP ★★☆☆☆ Quiz
performance practice scales technique
2

The Science of Performance Anxiety

18 min +70 XP ★★☆☆☆ Quiz
dynamics ear-training improvisation notes performance posture practice repertoire rhythm
3

Understanding Performance Anxiety: Why Your Hands Shake and Your Mind Goes Blank

18 min +60 XP ★★☆☆☆ Quiz
dynamics ear-training performance posture practice repertoire
4

Physical Techniques, Body-Based Anxiety Management

18 min +75 XP ★★☆☆☆ Quiz
improvisation keyboard notes performance posture practice rhythm scales technique
5

Mental Strategies, Visualization, Focus, Recovery

18 min +80 XP ★★★☆☆ Quiz
chords dynamics ear-training improvisation notes performance practice repertoire technique theory
6

Physical Preparation Techniques

15 min +60 XP ★★☆☆☆ Quiz
performance practice scales technique theory
7

Connecting With the Audience

16 min +80 XP ★★★☆☆ Quiz
chords dynamics ear-training improvisation keyboard melody notes pedal performance practice reading repertoire rhythm
8

Physical Preparation Techniques: Body-Based Strategies for Calm Confidence

15 min +60 XP ★★☆☆☆ Quiz
dynamics improvisation performance posture practice repertoire rhythm scales technique
9

Building Performance Confidence Through Exposure

18 min +85 XP ★★★☆☆ Quiz
dynamics ear-training notes performance practice repertoire rhythm technique
10

Your Personal Performance Toolkit

16 min +80 XP ★★★☆☆ Quiz
improvisation notes performance practice repertoire technique
11

Mental Performance Skills

18 min +70 XP ★★★☆☆ Quiz
performance practice scales technique theory
12

Mental Performance Skills: Visualization, Focus, and Recovery

18 min +70 XP ★★★☆☆ Quiz
dynamics improvisation keyboard notes performance posture practice repertoire technique
13

Building Performance Confidence

15 min +70 XP ★★☆☆☆ Quiz
improvisation performance practice
14

Building Performance Confidence: The Gradual Exposure Method

15 min +70 XP ★★☆☆☆ Quiz
ear-training improvisation performance practice repertoire
15

Your Performance Toolkit

15 min +70 XP ★★☆☆☆ Quiz
performance practice rhythm scales technique theory
16

Your Performance Toolkit: Everything Together: Your Pre-Performance Checklist

15 min +70 XP ★★☆☆☆ Quiz
dynamics improvisation performance posture practice repertoire rhythm scales