I will help musicians overcome performance anxiety and stress


About this gig
Are you a musician who struggles with performance anxiety, overthinking, stress, physical tension, or difficulty staying focused while practicing or performing?
The Calm Musician is a structured mindfulness journey created specifically for musicians. Here we combine practical mindfulness, meditation, breathwork, body awareness, and reflective exercises to help you develop a calmer and more sustainable relationship with music. The 6 week journey explores:
Meditation and mindfulness
Breathwork and stress awareness
Performance anxiety and stage fright
Emotional and creative flow
Physical tension and body awareness
Building a sustainable practice
You will receive practical exercises, guided meditations, awareness practices, and reflection tools that can be integrated into your everyday musical routine. This is not therapy or a replacement for professional mental health treatment. It is educational mindfulness support designed specifically for musicians. Whether you are preparing for an important performance, struggling with mental blocks, or simply want to feel more present and confident when making music, this journey gives you practical tools to work with your mind and body.
Get to know Manuel Bon
Classical guitarist teaching musicianship, technique, and stage presence
- FromItaly
- Member sinceAug 2026
Languages
Italian, Slovenian, English, Spanish
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FAQ
What is The Centered Musician?
The Centered Musician is a mindfulness based program created specifically for musicians. It combines meditation, breathwork, body awareness, reflection, and practical exercises to help musicians develop greater calm, focus, awareness, and confidence.
How much time do I need each day?
The practices are designed to be practical and manageable alongside musical practice. Most exercises can be completed in a relatively short amount of time, although you can adapt the routine to your schedule.
Can you personalize the program for my specific problem?
Yes. I can adapt the guidance and exercises around challenges such as performance anxiety, overthinking, lack of focus, physical tension, difficult emotions, or mental blocks during practice.
Is this therapy or psychological treatment?
No. This is an educational mindfulness and wellbeing program, not psychotherapy or medical treatment. It is designed to give musicians practical tools for working with stress, overthinking, tension, and performance related challenges.
Do I need to have experience with meditation?
No. The program is suitable for complete beginners as well as musicians who already practice meditation. The exercises are introduced progressively and can be adapted to your experience level.
Is this only for classical musicians?
No. Although I am a classical guitarist and the program was developed from my experience as a musician, the practices can be useful for musicians across different instruments, genres, and levels.
What will I receive during the 6 week journey?
You will receive structured weekly guidance, meditation practices, breathwork, awareness exercises, reflection prompts, and practical tools that you can incorporate into your musical routine.
Can this help with performance anxiety or stage fright?
The program provides mindfulness and awareness tools that can help you relate differently to stress, anxious thoughts, physical tension, and difficult emotions around performance. Results vary from person to person.

