I'm thinking of attending this talent show and playing the piano... (pls see

Question:This would be the last time I'm able to attend this show (k-grade 7, I'm in grade 7).
I'm thinking of playing a sad song. This would be my first time playing the piano in public and I'm feeling nervous already. What are some tips to overcome your nerves?

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: This would be the last time I'm able to attend this show (k-grade 7, I'm in grade 7).
I'm thinking of playing a sad song. This would be my first time playing the piano in public and I'm feeling nervous already. What are some tips to overcome your nerves?

Ooooh, what song are you playing? Romeo and Juliet theme song would be good, just an idea.

What I learned is that weeks, months before the program, mentally visualize yourself playing the way to want to, do this daily. At the time of the program, you'll feel confident. Our mind is like a computer, what we think we encode that, and our mind will do that. Also, atheletes, like baseball players, visualize before games so they can have good aim. This is psychology. Also, deep relaxation, deep breathing exercises is important.