Taught by renowned clarinet player
Emma Johnson
In this course, renowned soloist Emma Johnson covers an enormous range of subjects related to performance: from the role that nerves play in performance, to how to greet your audience, to tips and tricks for memorization and what to eat before you get on stage. She helps you with overcoming your fears and working on your on-stage focus on concentration. This is an unmissable course from one of the world's finest clarinet soloists!
Introduction
In this introduction, Emma Johnson shares some of her experience as a soloist and talks about the questions she's often asked about performance by students.
Performance Anxiety
In this lesson, Emma talks about performance anxiety and how important it is, actually, to feel nerves before you perform.
How to Perform Best on Stage
Now Emma moves on to talk about your state of mind while you're on stage. She shares advice from practitioners outside of music, and discusses pre-concert routines and positive self-talk.
Being Authentic on Stage
In this lesson, Emma discusses how you walk on stage. She also discusses your understanding of the composer's intent, and how to be an authentic presence on stage.
Memorization
Here, Emma shares tips and tricks for memorizing your music, and why you should, indeed, try to memorize your repertoire.
Practical Tips
In the conclusion to Emma Johnson's course, she shares a variety of performance practical tips, with topics including diet, instrumental repair and, most importantly, not playing it safe when on stage
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Unlock Course →Soloist Emma Johnson is famous the world over for her performances of British masterworks for the instrument; not only active as soloist and recording artist, she also is renown as a composer for the clarinet.
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