{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"FGH-0009: How can you deal with feeling nervous when playing solo fingerstyle guitar onstage?","description":"In this listener Q & A episode, my guitar student Frank asks about how to stay calm and overcome nervousness and panic while performing solo guitar on stage. I share my 15 best tips for staying calm, focused and relaxed. 1 \u2013 7: \u201cPractical\u201d points. These points address preparation as opposed to dealing with the actual feeling of panic in the moment. 8 \u2013 15: \u201cMental Game\u201d points. These address how to deal with the moments onstage when the critical, negative voice enters, your heart starts beating and maybe even hands shake. Plus 2 in the moment additional tips actually make it 17 tips. \ud83d\ude42 Enjoy! Show Notes: 0:57 The question about nerves and perfoemance \u2013 in Franks own words. 3:29: Being happy and at peace with your tone. 5:26: Having your rhythm and groove feel good \u2013 before you start playing. 7:04: Learning the Sound of your pickup. 8:14: Be sure you are in \u201cstage 4 learning\u201d\u2026your body knows the piece of music. 11:30: Importance of slow practice. I still practice my concert tunes slowly\u2026 11:57: Learning the difference between practice environment & stage environment. 13:37: When you know what people hear, you can forgive yourself\u2026what do they hear? Flow, groove & melody. 18:27: Nervousness is a displaced reptile brain reaction, as if you are going to die. 19:30: Using meditation to overcome the inner critic & beating yourself up. 21:34: Know and feel that the audience is there to suport you. 23:18: \u201cMeta\u201d things like groove and tone are more important than small mistakes. 24:16: Know your music theory\u2026playing just fingerings will make you nervous. 25:43: Breathe on stage! Does wonders for the physiology. 26:16: Play light, if your touch is getting heavy. 20:20: Get backstage and warm up before you go on. 28:40: Keep smiling do not visibly dissaprove of yourself & a personal story\u2026 31:02: Your opening song on stage should be \u201cbulletproof\u201d, something you can play with zero thinking. About the Podcast Ask me a question for the podcast Q & A episodes HERE - adamrafferty.com\/ask Learn my solo arrangements and get private video guitar coaching & feedback from me studywithadam.com Like, join friend us on the Facebook podcast page https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/fingerstyleguitarhangout\/ Find the podcast online  at http:\/\/www.adamrafferty.com\/podcast and also at http:\/\/fingerstyleguitarhangout.com\/    ","author_name":"The Fingerstyle Guitar Hangout with Adam Rafferty","author_url":"http:\/\/adamrafferty.libsyn.com\/website","html":"