Many are nervous and have stage fright during the beginning of their music experience. This is the same for all starting experiences whether it's music related or not. Pushing through fear is the only answer to reaching confidence in your actions. A perfect example of this is music.
When I started taking piano lessons I was eight years old. Of course I had played around with the piano before that, but I did not start playing concerts or recitals or take lessons until age eight. I'm sure I was nervous in the beginning, but after getting years under my belt I lost the nervousness. I still get it before playing in front of big crowds, but it always diminishes as soon as I press the first key. The more experience you have with pushing through your fear, the more confidence you have with that action.
I use to have really bad stage fright when I first started playing. However, after years and years of playing I’ve gotten over most of my fears. I still get little butterflies right before we start playing. I think there’s a moment of anticipation when everyone has their bows ready and the conductor is starting to count off. Once that moment has passed, the butterflies calm down. Being on stage in front of a lot people has helped with my public speaking. I’m more comfortable in front of a group of people than I was before I started playing the violin.
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