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
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Information about bookings and locations coming soon!
Performing in The Zone - Lecture/Workshop
A workshop designed to introduce key concepts from the book Performing in The Zone.
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
A recent review for this workshop:
"We all enjoyed Jon's workshop "Performing in The Zone" on Monday. Jon has fabulous presentation skills mixed with very positive energy and humour. The students I spoke to loved it and we all learned a lot with good stimulating and simple exercises to try at home. I highly recommend for him to come back and do a piano class, a string class, a voice class and another repeat WW/Brass class! His expertise is of interest for all instruments and is inspiring for all." - Uwe Grodd, Associate Professor, Auckland University School of Music
Reviews
"I love the book. It has helped me sooo much and has changed the way we prepare ourselves before a big performance. We have recommended the book to our teachers."
-- Vittoria Natale, Argen-Tango Dancer and Instructor
"The best book on mental training since the Inner Game series. Highly recommended"
-- N. Schacherer, musician and lifestyle coach
