Notes from the green room : coping with stress and anxiety in musical performance / Paul G. Salmon, Robert G. Meyer.

Author/creator Salmon, Paul, 1948-
Other author Meyer, Robert G.
Format Book
Edition1st Jossey-Bass edition.
Publication InfoSan Francisco, CA. : Jossey-Bass, 1998.
Descriptionx, 231 pages : illustrations, music ; 24 cm
Subjects

Contents The performer -- The psychology of coping with performance stress -- The whole performer -- Stress and performing -- The nature of anxiety. Some modern views of anxiety ; Historical perspective ; A three-factor model of anxiety ; Adaptive aspects of anxiety ; The self-perpetuating quality of anxiety ; Critical features of anxiety ; Future orientation and anxiety -- Getting help for stress and anxiety -- The cognitive side of performing. Thoughts as automatic responses ; Thoughts and the anxiety spiral ; Errors in logic ; Irrational beliefs ; Thinking and problem-solving ; Thoughts and coping skills ; Thoughts and defense mechanisms ; Thought patterns and performance skills -- Basic stress management skills. Relaxation and the quieting response ; Progressive relaxation techniques ; Imagery ; Cognitive restructuring ; Low stress practice -- Anxiety and stress in perspective. How anxiety expresses itself ; How anxiety can affect us ; What anxiety represents ; Factors related to performance anxiety ; Coming to terms with anxiety.
Abstract This book explores methods for overcoming pre-performance jitters. It explains the causes of musical performance anxiety and suggests methods for dealing with it effectively. The authors show how proper preparation--as well as techniques such as learning experiments, relaxation training, tension management, and graded exposure to groups of various sizes--can relieve the compulsion that often accompanies an individual's performance.
General noteOriginally published: New York : Lexington Books ; Toronto : Maxwell Macmillan Canada ; New York : Maxwell Macmillan International, ©1992.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (pages 212-228) and index.
LCCN 98017775
ISBN0787943789 (pbk.)
ISBN9780787943783 (pbk.)

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Music Music Stacks ML3830 .S148 1998 ✔ Available Place Hold