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The Art of Performance

Taught by renowned 

composer

 

Emma Johnson

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.

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Course Syllabus

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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Emma Johnson

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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