Up Close and Personal

What led to you coming for mentoring? How were you feeling and what was happening for you?

• Thoughts about performing were taking over my life.

• I had extreme physical reactions to performing, even going to a concert could lead to anxiety.

• I experienced symptoms/feelings such as stomach churning, sweating, feeling hot, shaking/bow shakes, heart racing, crying and feelings of dread.

• I would obsessively practice things that I knew I could play.

• I was taking beta blockers for all rehearsals and concerts.