Morning Pep Talk For Musicians - Before A Big Performance

Good morning,

Musician.

If today's the day of the performance,

The audition or something that makes your stomach turn just a little bit uncomfortably,

Then take this moment.

You don't need to fight the nerves,

Let's turn them into presence.

Nerves mean you care.

They mean your music matters to you,

That what you're about to do has real meaning,

And that's something to honour,

Not to hide from.

Take a deep breath.

You've done the work,

You've practised,

You've prepared,

You've practised some more,

You've grown.

Everything you need is already within you,

And now it's just time to let the music do what it came here to do.

You don't have to be perfect,

You just have to be present.

Every note is a moment of connection,

It's not a test.

Every breath,

Every phrase,

Every silence is part of this amazing story you're telling.

You're not performing at your audience,

You're sharing something amazing with them,

And what you share today will reach exactly who it's meant to reach.

So as you step out,

Remember you are ready,

You are capable,

And you are here to make music,

Not to prove your worth.

Let the music breathe through you,

Let the nerves,

Those beautiful nerves,

Become your energetic passion,

And trust that what's meant to flow through you will absolutely do so.

Carry this calm into your performance,

And you've already done enough,

You already are enough.

Now go share what's in your heart,

I guarantee the music will take care of the rest.

Have an amazing session,

And a wonderful day.