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.
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Emotional resilience is just as vital as technical skill, but few are ever taught how to build it.
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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 Skills 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.
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This format blends mental skills training with responsive, real-time support:
Workshops, small-group check-ins, and one-on-one coaching.
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Students gain practical tools and a safe space to work through nerves, perfectionism, and performance pressure as it happens.
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Ideal for conservatories, music schools, summer programs, and pre-professional ensembles that want to prioritise not just musical excellence, but sustainable artistry.
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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 Skills Coach in Residence
Signature Workshop Topics
Performance Anxiety 101
An evidence-informed workshop for musicians navigating stress and self-doubt on stage.
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Research shows that up to 81% of musicians experience performance anxiety — a number that’s likely grown since the pandemic disrupted live performance opportunities.
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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.
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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.
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Participants will learn how to care for their craft and themselves through strategies that support both artistic growth and mental wellbeing.
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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 health literacy for musicians
Mental Health Toolkit for Musicians
A supportive, practical workshop for musicians who want to feel more balanced, resilient, and creatively fulfilled.
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Research shows that 71% of musicians experience panic attacks or high levels of anxiety, while 68% report depression at some point in their careers.
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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.
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This program introduces musicians to practical mindfulness tools and self-compassion techniques that support emotional resilience, mental clarity, and a more sustainable creative practice.
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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