My work in performance coaching grew naturally out of many years of life as a performing musician, educator, and mentor. Throughout my own artistic journey, I became increasingly interested not only in how musicians practise and perform, but also in how they experience performing emotionally and psychologically. I noticed how many talented musicians struggle with performance anxiety, self-doubt, pressure, perfectionism, lack of confidence, or feelings of disconnection from music-making — often despite being highly skilled and dedicated.

This gradually led me to deepen my interest in performance psychology, and support musicians through further training in counselling skills (integrative approach), as well as to create Mind for Stage — a space dedicated to supporting musicians in developing a healthier, more confident, and more authentic relationship with performance. To further expand my work in this field, I completed the IAFPD Certificate in Stress Management and Performance Coaching, deepening my understanding of performance psychology, wellbeing, and mental resilience within artistic environments. 

Performance coaching sessions are held online in a calm, supportive, and confidential environment. Rather than traditional “teaching,” these sessions function more as guided conversations and reflective work tailored to each individual musician. Depending on the student’s needs, sessions may explore topics such as:

• performance anxiety and nerves

• confidence and self-belief

• preparation for concerts, auditions or recordings

• focus and concentration

• perfectionism and fear of mistakes

• stage presence and communication

• motivation and creative blocks

• balancing wellbeing with high-level performance

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The sessions often combine practical strategies, discussion, listening exercises, reflective questions, visualisation, breathing and grounding techniques, and elements drawn from my experience as both performer and teacher. Some musicians also choose to play during sessions, while others prefer to focus entirely on the mental and emotional side of performing.

My aim is not to “fix” musicians, but to help them feel more connected, resilient, expressive, and at ease within their own artistic process.