The path of a young musician is a beautiful, but also challenging one. Stress before performances, pressure of achievement, exam jitters, striving for perfection – all of these can affect a young artist’s mood, motivation and development. That’s why our foundation offers professional support in the field of performance psychology.
We dedicate the program to people who, developing themselves and overcoming even the most difficult challenges, want to take care of their health and relationships with others. In a word, a challenge for a man and not a man for a challenge.
Behind every success of a young artist is not only his talent and work, but also a team of kind, dedicated people – educators, parents, relatives. They are the ones who support, accompany in daily challenges, maintain motivation and self-confidence. At the Touch of Sound Foundation, we want to care for them as well – to offer support, education and space for conversation. Because only together can we build a safe, inspiring environment for development.
The team includes experienced stage pianists and a psychologist specializing in educational psychology and sports psychology, who together create a unique space of support and development for young musicians.
What does performance psychology include?
Mindset – Mental attitude and beliefs about yourself and your abilities
- confidence building,
- healthy thinking,
- Adequate attribution of events,
- working with beliefs,
- Developing positive internal dialogue,
- Working on self-esteem as an artist,
- working on perfectionism,
- Overcoming the fear of evaluation.
Working with goals
- The ability to set adequate goals,
- Task (mastery) goals and outcome goals,
- Distinguishing between factors we influence and those that are beyond influence.
Control of arousal of the body
- relaxation techniques,
- breath work,
- Working with the body and muscle tension.
Building mental toughness
- positive neuroplasticity,
- positive psychology,
- Prevention and prevention of burnout,
- The balance between requirements and enjoyment of the game.
Mindfulness practice
- Focus techniques during exercises and performances,
- Dealing with distraction and negative thoughts,
- mindfulness,
- entering a state of flow
Practical strategies for taking care of yourself
- Labor hygiene and regeneration of the young performer,
- Building healthy habits,
- sleep hygiene,
- Organization of daily work and exercises,
- decision-making.
Relationship with teacher and parent
- Building a relationship in the music community that takes into account the needs of all community members,
- Fostering constructive communication in the triangle: student-teacher-parent,
- Conflict resolution support,
- Creating an environment conducive to development.
For whom?
Our support is directed to:
- 1st and 2nd level music school students,
- art students,
- teachers and parents of young musicians.
How do we operate?
We lead:
- individual psychological consultations,
- A group workshop on performance psychology,
- Meetings with musicians sharing their stage experience,
- webinars and open lectures.
Want to know more?
Contact us or sign up for a consultation as part of our support program. You don’t have to be alone with stage fright. Together we will find a way to harmony – on and off the stage.