Beat Stage Anxiety (For Drummers)

That first few times you play drums live are rough. But being nervous isn't a bad thing. In this video I go over a few strategies I use to get through even the roughest situations with social anxiety.
1. Its normal. Don't beat yourself up. Its a defense mechanism that your body has naturally.
2. PRACTICE. This helps build confidence. Even if you freeze, you can power through without thinking.
3. Stop thinking about it, focus on anything other than the gig until you're actually sitting down on the drum throne.
4. Listen to/sing alot to your favorite songs. I don't know why it works, but it does for some reason.
5. Realize that the worst thing that can happen is you ruin the gig. So what? There will be other opportunities later on. Your life isn't over. Do your best, and have fun. That's why you started drumming in the first place.

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