While it is widely recognized that music contributes to the health and well-being of societies,
the reverse is not necessarily true. Being a professional musician is a rewarding yet …

In this article we discuss the various options available to musicians wanting to treat their
music performance anxiety (MPA), and we recommend that musicians work with a …

Musical performance anxiety (MPA) is a debilitating form of anxiety that affects musicians of
all skill levels and can shorten careers if not successfully treated. Acceptance and …

This study investigated the use of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) as a
treatment for music performance anxiety (MPA) in an uncontrolled pilot design. ACT is a …

Thus far, treatments for music performance anxiety (MPA) have focused primarily on
interventions administered by psychologists and mental health clinicians with training and …

This study marks the first application of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to the
treatment of a university student with music performance anxiety (MPA). ACT is a …

In The Mindful Musician: Mental Skills for Peak Performance, author Vanessa Cornett offers
guidelines to help musicians cultivate artistic vision, objectivity, freedom, quiet awareness …

Any public performance whether it involves playing music, sport, public speaking, acting, or
test-taking can be associated with fears that have the potential to detract from the quality and …

Music performance anxiety (MPA) is a distressing and persistent anxious apprehension
related to musical performance. The experience of MPA forces many musicians to give up …

Background Students with a strong sense of competence in musical skills and control over
their physical and psychological well-being enhance their capacity to exceed their average …