Win in your mind by
Mental Techniques
What are the benefits of Mental Training?
Mental benefits:
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Help performers reach their full potential.
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Allow us to deal with anxiety and fears that arise before and during performances.
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Build confidence.
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Increase focus and improve concentration during both practice and performance.
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Increase motivation.
Physical benefits:
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Effectively prevent injury to muscles and the body.
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Allow effective practice even without an instrument.
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Help to master repertoire more quickly.
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Improved overall health.
From where does this come from?
Performance Science
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The idea and knowledge are taken from sports. The American Institute of Sport and many other sports institutions have been researching how to help athletes during their competitions and Olympic Games for years. Mental training coaches are recently becoming essential in the sports field.
All the knowledge and research is applicable to music. It is the most advanced and modern way of learning music and performing.
If they can achieve
that in sport
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we can achieve
that in music!
For who?
The program is designed for professional musicians.
After many years of studying and playing concerts, regular fears and anxieties are well-managed by your body and brain. You are at a high technical and musical level, and can perform solo, in the orchestra, and in chamber music. Sometimes you feel your heart racing, but after many years of experience, those moments mostly push you towards doing well. The methods which I present are designed to help professional musicians perform better under pressure, not necessarily only when and if they feel stressed. Mental training helps advanced musicians push their level even higher and develop during their music career, presenting their full potential which is often hidden inside them. These methods help your body and brain unlock your limited abilities and open the space to unlimited possibilities that are inside you. Without forcing your body, you will start playing better, taking more pleasure from your playing and performing. Once again, you will feel the curiosity and joy of a kid, playing and discovering new potential in your talent.
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If you are preparing for competitions, your body and brain need to be ready for a long, big battle. You are probably practicing for months or years to perform well during this short amount of time. Practicing technique and musical aspects alone is not enough today to win a competition. You need to be able to deal with all the stress and present yourself at 100% during this one performance. Other participants are already learning how to present their best, but what will make you a winner is preparation for unexpected circumstances that always appear in our lives, taking us away from our paths. Mental techniques will help you stay on your way and win.
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If you are a young musician still studying at school or university, the methods I present will help you perform better during examinations, recitals, or just during your lessons. You will be able to record better, which will help you get to your dream summer camp or other musical training methods. Mental training will help you deal with fears and anxiety that come to you before and during important performances.
The level of anxiety big enough to lock your abilities inside you is just the first step of mental training, and I would say the easier one. After you break the barrier of your fears, it will open up many rooms for creativity that will surprise you and drive you to discover all of them. Why? Because each of them brings you huge pleasure from your performing, which will make you happier on and off the stage.
cOMPONENTs OF
Training
Performing under pressure requires preparation, which is why we use mental training techniques. These methods help us to manage stress and adapt to new circumstances, enabling us to perform at our best when it matters most. Mental training has personally transformed my life and improved my performances, and I believe it can do the same for others. That's why I want to share these techniques with you.
Please take a moment to read my blog and advice. If you have any questions or need help with the exercises, don't hesitate to book a call with me. I'm happy to help.
The ability to...
FOCUS
Do you really know what focus is? It is the ability to fully stay in the present, which means feeling and controlling your body's motion and trusting your abilities enough to let them do the job without conscious control.
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Here and now methods
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Quiet your mind
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Choose the goal
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Execute the plan
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Relax your body- learn breathing
Stabilize your...
eNERGY
When we experience our heart beating rapidly, we often assume it's a result of stress. However, sometimes this pumping sensation can be due to an abundance of energy that inspires us to move our bodies uncontrollably, or motivates us to perform at our best. Other times, we might feel that we have a brilliant idea for playing a piece better than we've practiced, but is it truly an improvement?
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Warm-up
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Calm down
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Better is the enemy of good
Build your...
rESILIENCE
The methods for preparing to perform don't just involve the process leading up to the concert; equally important is how we react after the performance and how we relax, as these factors can significantly affect our future performances
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21 days before the performance
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7 days after the performance
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Relax
Shine by your...
pOISE
Easy to say, but hard to do?
Staying focused on our plan and being prepared for unexpected thoughts and movements can help us control our behavior, so we can present our best and leave feelings of stress for later.
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Create your plan
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Stick to it mo matter what
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Focus on your goal
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Go for it
Key to success is....
aFFIRMATION
The key is affirmation. You can create positive experiences, thoughts, and mental images to help you face the challenges in front of you. This is the most spectacular method I have ever used.
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Mental rehearsal
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Support your confidence
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Vissualization
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Act as if
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Let your person nr 2 do her job
Calm down you ....
hAVE A PLAN
Discipline and executing the plan have been always my thing. It helps achieve short and long-term goals. But the most important allow us to cut the stress to a minimum and do our best because we are prepared for the worst, and nothing can take us from the good path.
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Organization skills
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Execiute it
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Protect yourself
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Routine