There are ways to deal with stage fright.There is a lot of literature out there on the subject, but I would like to emphasize just a few points that I think can help the most. BE PREPARED! Practice, practice, practice, and then, practice some more. If you are really prepared, even if you get anxious when you are on stage, your technique and your familiarity with your piece will take over. Once you realize that you have a solid base to depend on, after a few seconds your an

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