Evidence-based trainings and ongoing support to help your students and staff grow, perform, and thrive.
Supporting mental wellbeing isn’t optional — it’s foundational for long-term artistic growth and professional success.
Emotional resilience is just as vital as technical skill, but few are ever taught how to build it.
That’s where I come in: Offering practical tools that help musicians feel more confident, resilient, and supported in high-pressure environments.
Because musical excellence needs more than talent and technique.
High-pressure weeks don’t just test technique — they test emotional resilience, mental focus, and recovery.
I support musicians through it all.
As a Mental Performance Coach in Residence, I offer flexible support embedded into your institution’s calendar — whether for a full academic year, a single semester, or shorter-term intensives around peak performance periods.
This format blends mental skills training with responsive, real-time support:
Workshops, small-group check-ins, and one-on-one coaching.
Students gain practical tools and a safe space to work through nerves, perfectionism, and performance pressure as it happens.
Ideal for conservatories, music schools, summer programs, and pre-professional ensembles that want to prioritise not just musical excellence, but sustainable artistry.
Residency formats are flexible and can include:
– Weekly group training sessions on mindset, resilience, and performance prep
– Performance anxiety and mental wellbeing workshops
– Post-recital or jury debrief circles
– Drop-in coaching hours for students
– Integration with existing wellbeing or advising services
Let’s support your students throughout the journey.
Mental Performance Coach in Residence
Signature Workshop Topics
Performance Anxiety 101
An evidence-informed workshop for musicians navigating stress and self-doubt on stage.
Research shows that up to 60% of musicians experience performance anxiety — a number that’s likely grown since the pandemic disrupted live performance opportunities. (Kenny and Osborne, 2006)
This workshop introduces musicians to tools drawn from Acceptance & Commitment Training (ACT), a newer psychotherapy approach backed by my own MA research and other recent studies.
Unlike traditional models that aim to eliminate symptoms, ACT helps performers build focus, flexibility, and self-trust — even in the presence of stress or nerves.
Participants will gain:
– An understanding of why performance anxiety happens and what risk factors are
– Tools to stay grounded and focused under pressure
– Lifestyle strategies to support emotional resilience over time
A Sustainable Career in Music
A practical workshop to help musicians prevent burnout and build careers that last — without sacrificing wellbeing.
Research shows that 66% of musicians experience burnout at some point in their careers. This workshop explores what it takes to sustain a creative life without running on empty. (From Pirate.com)
Participants will learn how to care for their craft and themselves through strategies that support both artistic growth and mental wellbeing.
Topics include:
– Mindfulness and emotional regulation
– Rest, sleep, and nutrition for peak performance
– Handling mistakes and criticism without spiraling
– Building confidence and self-kindness
– Mental resilience literacy for musicians
Mental Resilience Toolkit for Musicians
A supportive, practical workshop for musicians who want to feel more balanced, resilient, and creatively fulfilled.
Research shows that 71% of musicians experience panic attacks or high levels of anxiety, while 68% report depression at some point in their careers. (From HelpMusicians)
This workshop introduces a wide range of evidence-informed tools to support mental health, build resilience, and reduce stress — designed for musicians at any stage of their career.
Participants will explore:
– Practical strategies for managing stress and uncertainty
– Tools for emotional regulation and mental clarity
– Ways to protect and improve both mental and physical wellbeing
– Mindset shifts for a more fulfilling creative practice
Mindfulness & Self-Compassion Program for Musicians
An 8-week journey into mindfulness and self-compassion — designed to reduce stress, increase presence, and bring more clarity and joy to the process of music-making.
This program introduces musicians to practical mindfulness tools and self-compassion techniques that support emotional resilience, mental clarity, and a more sustainable creative practice.
Over the course of 8 weeks, participants will:
– Learn how to regulate stress and navigate difficult thoughts
– Build focus and presence in both practice and performance
– Deepen connection to their artistry through non-judgmental awareness
– Cultivate a kinder, more supportive inner voice
– Experience more ease, clarity, and enjoyment in their music-making