Experiences with performance anxiety Question Title * 1. Stage fright... makes performance unpleasant gives me a little positive boost of adrenaline detracts from my performance improves my performance changes depending on the audience changes depending on my preparation or difficulty of the piece causes physical symptoms, like shaking, sweating, lack of coordination, dizziness, etc. causes mental lapses, like forgetfulness, negative thoughts, random/unproductive thoughts, saying or doing things not usually in my nature Other (please specify) Question Title * 2. Do you have performance anxiety across the board? Yep. If I'm in front of people, I'm not comfortable. Nope. It's specific to certain things. If you'd like to add any info: Question Title * 3. What have you tried to cope with stage fright? And has anything helped? Question Title * 4. Was there a time that you did not experience stage fright? If so, can you describe it? Question Title * 5. Was there an event/person/etc. you feel caused or exacerbated your fears? Question Title * 6. What are your goals as an instrumentalist? Question Title * 7. Do you experience anxiety or depression with any regularity? Question Title * 8. What do you think it's like to not have stage fright? Question Title * 9. I would be interested in a workshop to develop strategies for coping with performance anxiety. Absolutely! Sure, if it was free. Not really. Other (please specify) Question Title * 10. If there's anything else you'd like to add, please let me know! Done