Practising audition situations (1)
Summary of Day 1
Audition preparation
At the audition
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More state management
Practising audition situations (2a)
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Practising audition situations (2b)
Summary of Day 2
1-on-1
Relaxation and visualisation
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Practising audition situaions (3)
Summary of the workshop
Time (approx.)
30 mins
30 mins
30 mins
30 mins
30 mins
60 mins
90 mins
30 mins
60 mins
60 mins
60 mins
30 mins
60 mins
30 mins
up to 90 mins
60 mins
90 mins
30 mins
Information about bookings and locations coming soon!
Performing in The Zone - Workshop
A workshop designed to introduce key concepts from the book Performing in The Zone.
Can be easily modified to your requirements.
Workshop goals
Workshop duration:
Workshop content:
* To explain why we all perform at different levels
* To introduce the phenomenon of performance arousal and explain how it can help or hinder a performer
* To create motivation to achieve an optimal level of performance arousal
* To explain the body/mind relationship
* To demonstrate specific exercises designed to help performers achieve an
ideal state of mind both before and during performances
* 60 – 120 minutes, depending on requirements
* Introduction – how to get the most out of this workshop: active vs. passive participation
* Introduction – my story
* Why we perform at different levels:
The Alternative Performance Equation
* Performance arousal – anxiety and excitement
* Why we experience performance arousal – your Autonomous Nervous System
* What is The Zone?
* How much positive performance arousal do you need for your performing situations?
* A motivational exercise: What, why and how?
* The power of focus
* How to control performance arousal:
The body/mind relationship
* How to control performance arousal:
Short term/long term controls
* How to control performance arousal:
Technique: Going Peripheral
* How to control performance arousal:
Technique: Qi Gong standing meditation
* How to control performance arousal:
Technique: Changing focus – role play
* The importance of structure – Practising Performing
* Conclusion – recap of workshop
* Conclusion – recommended reading
Information about bookings and locations coming soon!
Reviews
"This is an awesome book that really helps with performance anxiety and a host of other issues that hold me back from performing at my full potential. I wish I had this book, when I had my "big" audition for bass player in the National Symphony in Washington, DC back in the late 70s.
The techniques in Jon’s book, Performing in the Zone have already helped me and have motivated me to use this technique in my work environment when preparing for meetings, in addition to performing music. Thanks, Jon."
-- Jim Ford
"This is not just a book but a workbook, a true workbook. It has questions to answer, goals to set, journals to write and more with clear and easy directions for everything. The book really involves the reader which is an absolute necessity for authentic and lasting change... I feel it can benefit anyone looking to make a positive change in their life." Read more.
-- Peter Tambroni, double bass player and educator.
