Review From Lilly K. — Stage Fright
I began playing the flute in the band in high school. I was OK as long as I was playing with the whole band, but I could never play a solo. Every time I tried, I became so anxious and nervous that I totally messed up. I had the same problem in college, and decided to give up music although I really loved playing. I just could not imagine being ever able to play in front of an audience alone. My music professor recommended that I look into hypnotherapy to overcome my stage fright. I always thought hypnosis was some strange thing done by a weird guy with a goatee that you would see on TV or in movies, but I decided to take my teachers advice anyway. The results were amazing!! Within a few weeks I was able to play well in front of one of my music classes, and after about 6 weeks, I successfully played my first solo with the orchestra. My hypnotherapist also taught me self-hypnosis, so sometimes when a little bit of anxiety starts to creep back in, I use that to calm me down. I do not understand exactly how it works, but, for me, it sure did. Lilly K. * Individual results will vary and specific outcomes are not guaranteed.
