Performance anxiety is common among musicians, whether they are playing or singing at church or somewhere else. In part two of this video, Steve Petrunak shares some practical tips for managing performance anxiety that you can apply to your practice and performance.

If you missed part one, watch it here first.

Steve Petrunak is a founding board member of CLEF and recently retired as the director of music at St. Blase Catholic Church in Sterling Heights, Michigan. He has worked in music ministry for more than 40 years and is the co-author of “Managing Music Ministry: Beyond Notes and Chords.”

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