Sound Off: Performance Anxiety

Four members of the Curtis Community share advice on how to shake a case of the butterflies

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By Brian Wise

Four members of the Curtis community—from a renowned psychologist to acclaimed alumni—offer solid advice on how classical musicians can manage their performance anxiety, confront those pre-show jitters, and turn past successes into future ones.

From the Spring 2024 Issue

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