The Fables of LA Fontaine

by Metz, John

• ISBN13: 9780918728265
• ISBN10: 0918728266
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 1986-03-01
• Publisher: Pendragon Pr

Table of Contents

Preface	vii
Preface to the Second Edition	ix
Introduction	xxi
Psychological Adaptations to Audition Stresses
The audition risks	1	(7)
The self and its many parts	8	(3)
Psychological pressures	11	(4)
Doubt	15	(6)
Fear	21	(7)
Dealing with fear	28	(7)
Tension and physical stress	35	(4)
Expectations versus challenges	39	(4)
Self-consciousness	43	(8)
On the Realities of the Music Business
Life in the Arts	51	(3)
Dealing with criticism	54	(3)
Dealing with failure	57	(4)
Overcoming jealousy	61	(2)
Separating ourselves from our work	63	(8)
Coping Strategies and Techniques
Finding control under pressure	71	(1)
Preparation for auditioning	72	(6)
Using feelings and emotions productively	78	(8)
Self-talk	86	(14)
Concentration and attentional shifts	100	(3)
Relaxation techniques	103	(7)
Humor	110	(4)
Diet and drugs	114	(9)
Successful Attitudes and Outlooks for Auditioning
Situational focus	123	(4)
Building confidence	127	(5)
Reframing old outlooks	132	(6)
Trust	138	(4)
Conclusion: Individuality	142	(5)
The Author	147	(2)
Stuart Edward Dunkel
Bibliography	149	(4)
Index	153