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A Survey of Music Performance Anxiety: Definition, Causes and Treatments

Abstract

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<p>The purpose of this document was to provide a basic guide for piano instructors and performers about the undesirable experience of performance anxiety. The study surveyed the history, current thought, definition, diagnosis, and causes and effects of performance anxiety. Current treatments and therapies for performance anxiety, such as systematic desensitization, relaxation techniques, prescription drugs and alternative or homeopathic aids are examined. The final chapter consists of a conclusion, bibliography, and appendices of treatment facilities.</p>

Degree

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Name thesis:degree_name
D.M.A.
Level thesis:degree_level
Campus Access Dissertation
Discipline thesis:degree_discipline
School of Music
Year
2011

Author and committee

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Author dc:creator
  • Marye, Lacey Hutchison
Contributors dc:contributor
  • Scott Price

Subjects

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Rights

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Statement dc:rights
  • © 2011, Lacey Hutchison Marye

Identifiers

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Repository record dc:identifier
https://scholarcommons.sc.edu/etd/1800
OAI identifier oai:identifier
oai:scholarcommons.sc.edu:etd-2801

Chain of custody

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Last updated
2026-07-24
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citation

Marye, Lacey Hutchison. A Survey of Music Performance Anxiety: Definition, Causes and Treatments. Campus Access Dissertation thesis, 2011. https://scholarcommons.sc.edu/etd/1800