Musician on stage. How to stop worrying and making a performance unforgettable. Matokh M.S.

Even the most experienced musician can recall the story of a speech, overshadowed by unexpected events: from strong excitement to the impossibility of remembering notes. How to prepare for such situations and is it possible, indeed, everywhere to “lay straw”? Maria Matokh, the author of this book, a teacher with 20 years of experience, shares his methods of overcoming difficulties on stage.

from psychological horseshoes (unusual place, noisy audience, uncertainty) to physiological problems (numbness of hands, temperature changes, etc.) - all kinds of cases that adapt professional musicians before important competitions or concerts are dismantled in this book. The bonus chapter is the preparation of the ensemble, where attention should be paid immediately to a large number of people.

the methods you read about will help to act more confidently, without excitement, effectively, emotionally and expressively. Each method is illustrated by drawings and interesting examples from the author’s personal pedagogical practice.