Oskar Schmetzke masters stage fright at the piano workshop in Müritz!

Oskar Schmetzke masters stage fright at the piano workshop in Müritz!

Waren (Müritz), Deutschland - The appearance in front of the audience can mean a big challenge for many young musicians. So also for Oskar Schmetzke, who is currently preparing for his appearance at "Jugend musiciert". In order to grow and safer in your own skills, Oskar took part in a workshop at the Musikschule Müritz in Waren. The two experienced workshop managers Stefan Malzew, chief conductor of the Neubrandenburg Philharmonic, and Andreas Schulz, head of the new Philharmonie MV, sharpened the senses of the participants under the meaningful motto "No fear of the big appearance".

A total of ten music students, including Oskar, had the opportunity to address their fears and uncertainties about playing the piano. It is often afraid of mistakes and the notorious stage fright that can spoil the game. Malzew and Schulz not only shared their valuable advice, but also personal anecdotes about mishaps on stage to make it clear that mistakes are included in the learning process.

the way to security

Oskar, who started playing the piano almost ten years ago, performed with demanding literature, including "Songs without words" by Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy and Rachmaninov's CIS minor-Prélude. A classmate, Sebastian, presented an interpretations of a Mozart sonata. The goal of the workshop was clear: the student: to take the uncertainties inside and show that it brings joy to venture onto the stage.

among the participants: Inside there was a relaxed atmosphere that the two conductors deliberately encouraged. With a little humor, they ensured that the students were not afraid of their own mistakes. When the group played together at Johannes Brahms' 5th Hungarian dance, there was a perfect interaction - mistakes were left out here.

strategies against stage fright

not only through the workshop, the young musicians learn how to get their nervousness under control. The graduate psychologist Andreas Burzik has some tips that musicians help: to minimize their fear of appearances. He recommends simulating the performance situation, incorporating movements before the performance and using a likeable person in the audience as a focus. Further suggestions such as the definition of a musical goal and subsequent reflection after the appearance can also be helpful to internalize positive experiences BR-Klassik .

The MuShmatm Müritz Music School, where Oskar and his classmates are regularly received: in the region for their innovative approaches and professional teachers, is known in the region. As part of other workshops and concerts, such as that of Ralf-Torsten Zichner in 2019, there are always inspiring encounters where students can benefit from the experience of professional musicians. Such events are not only important for the musical skills, but also contribute to personal development and self-confidence of the young talents at So the Musikschule Müritz .

Oskar will do his best and show his skills on stage. With the strategies learned and the feedback from the teachers, he could soon prove to a large audience that stage fright is not only a hurdle, but also an opportunity for personal and musical development.