Deliberate practice for smart learning

The when, why, what, where and how of practice and memorising:  what performance psychology can teach us about getting the most out of our practice regime, without spending the whole day in the practice room.   

The psychology of performance

Drawing on the latest research from neuroscience, performance psychology and cognitive psychology, we explore how an understanding of the brain's functioning can influence how we practise, learn and develop.

Conquer your 
performance anxiety 

Turn performance anxiety to your advantage in auditions and performances.  Learn how to bounce back from disappointment, master your self-talk, and regulate your energy for peak performance.

Mental skills training for performance

Learn the power of visualisation, mental rehearsal, concentration, centering and developing mental toughness.  Mental skills training is essential to the performer in a competitive environment.

Finding your X-factor:
what makes you unique?

A motivational talk designed to explore what it is that makes a performer irreplaceable.  An opportunity to get out of our heads and consider inspiration, and the vulnerability, courage and tenacity required to give 100%.

Your path to success: the importance of goals

Not all goals were created equal...  Learn goal setting strategies and techniques to structure your progress and help you realise your dreams sooner.  If you don't know where you are headed, how will you find the path?

What people are saying about The Mindful Performer Workshops...

“For me it was the absolute best way to start the school!”

​ “An enormous amount of useful, fascinating and inspiring content.
​Thank you!”
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“Wonderful! Learnt so much!” 
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Student feedback
​2014 Lisa Gasteen Opera School

"Amy Radford is an intelligent and superb presenter who impressed all at the conference with her personable, engaged and lucid command of the subject matter. Her first hand knowledge of performance issues really helped and her understanding of the relevant scientific insight was most impressive. Anyone involved in public performance will benefit from her knowledge and experience. Amy has an exceptional ability to bring this across and assist people in developing the complex skills of sustainable success."

Dr. Goetz Richter
​Associate Professor 
Sydney Conservatorium of Music

“A highly informative talk with up to the minute information enthralled the singers. Amy is a generous, capable presenter with oodles of knowledge appropriate for a variety of workshops.”

Kathleen Connell
​Kathleen Connell Studio​​