Performance Presence for Musicians & Performers in Calgary
Master Your Mindset. Feel Calm and Confident on Stage.
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At Core Psychology, we help performers of all ages strengthen the mental side of their craft so they can perform with focus, confidence, and emotional balance, on stage and beyond.
If you or your performer…
Feels anxious or overwhelmed before auditions or performances
Struggles with perfectionism or fear of mistakes
Has difficulty recovering after a missed note, cue, or criticism
Wants to perform with calm confidence and presence
👉 Inquire About Enrolment by completing the form below.
Why State Management and Mindset through Performance Coaching Matters
Talent opens the door, mindset holds it open and keeps it fun.
Performers spend hours perfecting technique, but often receive little guidance on managing nerves, perfectionism, or emotional pressure.
Performance Presence Coaching in Calgary teaches the mental skills that support calm, confidence, and consistency under pressure.
Our 8-10 session Performance Presence Program helps musicians and performers use practical, evidence-based tools they can rely on before, during, and after performances.
What’s Included:
Personalized 1:1 sessions with a Registered Psychologist or supervised mental health professional
Mindset training based on cognitive neuroscience, performance psychology, and nervous system regulation
Personalized Pre-Performance Routine and Performance Recovery Plan
Techniques for emotional regulation and focus under pressure
Visualization and grounding tools for auditions and stage moments
Education on the mind-body connection: sleep, rest, nutrition, and creative recovery
In-person or virtual options (age and fit dependent)
What They’ll Learn:
✔️ Emotional Regulation & Focus: Learn how to calm performance anxiety and stay grounded in high-pressure moments.
✔️ Confidence & Presence: Build the internal steadiness needed to perform with authenticity and impact.
✔️ Resilience After Mistakes: Recover quickly from slips or critiques, and return to flow.
✔️ Mental Rehearsal & Visualization: Train your mind to perform your best, before you ever step on stage.
✔️ Performance Routine: Develop pre-performance rituals that anchor focus and reduce anxiety.
✔️ Wellness Foundations: Learn the role of sleep, rest, and emotional self-care in sustaining creative performance.
Program Structure:
🔹 8-10 sessions over 10–12 weeks (Single sessions available)
🔹 In-person or virtual options (virtual option age dependent)
🔹 Customized to performer’s age, craft, and objectives
🔹 Covered under most benefits plans (psychological services)
🔹 $125/50 minute session
Why It Works
Personalized for Performers:
Every performer’s stressors and goals are unique. This program tailors the tools to your craft, your stage, and your personality.
Evidence-Based Tools:
Grounded in performance psychology, cognitive neuroscience, and CBT principles, the same skills used by elite athletes, musicians, and artists around the world.
Covered by Benefits:
Because it’s provided under psychological services, most extended health plans reimburse part or all of the cost.
FAQs
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While this program is not therapy in its traditional format, it is delivered by a skilled clinicians and falls under psychological services. This allows for emotional processing and tailored support where needed.
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No. We work with recreational, aspiring, emerging, and professional performers who want to strengthen their mindset and confidence.
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Yes. Many performers find that after learning to regulate their nervous system and manage self-talk, anxiety becomes much easier to navigate.
Where you can find us.
Located in the heart of Marda Loop in Calgary, our office offers a tranquil
space where you can take a breath and focus on you.