My piano students are putting the finishing touches on their pieces for next week's recital. Being a little nervous when performing is perfectly normal. Here are some tips on overcoming the last-minute jitters:
1. Breathe. Take time to relax, breathe deeply.
2. Stretch hands and body.
3. Stay hydrated.
4. Channel nervousness into motivation. In other words, use it to encourage you to do you best.
Taken from: http://piano.about.com/od/recitalsperformances/tp/Stage-Fright-Symptoms.htm
And here are some of my own ideas:
1. Arrive early to avoid last-minute rush and, if possible, play your piece on the piano on which you will perform.
2. Take time to be well groomed and dress nicely.
2. Check the program to make sure you know when it's your turn.
3. Take time to adjust the piano bench to the right distance from the piano.
4. Take a deep breath.
5. Take a moment to mentally decide on your tempo. When you're nervous, you may tend to start out faster than you should.
6. If you make a mistake, just keep on playing. Don't correct yourself. Don't gasp or mutter or burst into tears. Just keep on going.
7. When you're done, smile and take a bow.
8. When people congratulate you on doing a good job, be gracious and thank them.
9. Be a good audience for others who are performing.
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