-Be Prepared, know your material,
Know about the exam requirements for each section.
Know all your scales and pieces in advance.
Have a mock exam , or practice performance in front of a few people who will positively support and encourage you.
- Notice how your body is. Where do you hold tension.?
How are you sitting or standing?
-Breath is the key to relaxation. Controlled deep breathing techniques can help.
-Notice the voice/s in your mind. Turn up the positive voice, and turn down the negative voice.
-Know your outcome. Better to aim for what you want to acheive than to aimlessly hope.
-Let go and enjoy the experience.
-The value is in the journey, not the destination.
