Among the most prevalent stressors that music learners have to cope with is stage fear. Although one may perform well in his or her backyard, when he or she gets in front of other people it causes pressure and fear. This is a natural fear since the brain perceives to be judged and gets nervous. Fear of making a mistake, embarrassment, or forgetting a line is among the factors that make many learners drop their performance. Performance consciousness imparts that confidence on the stage is not a character trait – it is an art. Similar to rhythm and technique, confidence is achieved with good practice and exposure.

Fear of stage is normally experienced because the learners train in stop and correct mode. They pause at home and correct their mistakes and resume. But on stage, you can’t stop. You have to move on even with minor errors. Awareness provokes the performance-style style: playing a complete song to the end. This develops stamina in performance. Stamina creates confidence.

The other technique is the practice in small audience steps. The learners are advised to play first to themselves then to have a video of the performance that can be played to the family members, then friends and so on until you reach more and more people. Naturally, this gradual exposure lessens the fear. Consciousness educates students that it is confidence that is developed by constant exposure. Every little act deacts anxiety. It is the familiarity that decreases fear.

Another important performance factor is preparation. Learners are easily panic-prone when they are unprepared. However, once they have enough practice, then the brain becomes more secure. Consciousness promotes gradual learning, practice on difficult parts, and memorization. Security is developed by great preparation. Confidence on stage is made by security.

Mentality is also important in performance confidence. Students tend to believe that they have to be perfect when in reality it is not possible. Errors are committed even by professionals. True performance achievement is all flow and emotion. Knowledge educates to look at communication and not perfection. Anxiety decreases when concentration is directed elsewhere. The show is made entertaining.

Finally, stage fright diminishes by means of practice, exposure, preparation, and the appropriate attitude. Learners gain more confidence when they are able to cope with errors and proceed. Performance emerges as a competency that is developed. Consciousness makes stage fear to be changed to stage confidence. And confidence on the stage makes the music more pleasant and effective.