
Feel Good, Play Great.
Practice & Performance Coaching for Musicians
— with Rob Szymanek, PhD
Welcome!
I help musicians manage the challenges of musical work and life, improve wellbeing, confidence, creativity and enjoyment in their work, and realise more of their technical and creative potential.
Through one-to-one coaching, I support musicians to:
Prepare effectively for performances, auditions and recordings.
Develop greater confidence in practice and performance.
Unlock creativity and personal expression.
Work with performance nerves, pressure and self-doubt.
Cultivate more enjoyment, motivation and fulfilment in music.
Develop effective and sustainable practice habits.
Understand and change patterns that might hold you back.
"You have taught me so much that I will remember forever!" - Caitlin
"You helped me find my passion again. I can now see a future in music." - Frances
"I really valued the freedom you gave me in encouraging me to experiment, and you have shown me how to combine music and well-being." - Ryan
About Me
Passionate about helping musicians to
feel good and play great!
My coaching draws on 20 years of professional experience in music, and extensive training in coaching and psychology.​ I bring a high level of commitment and knowledge and work to create a calm, open and supportive space for you to explore your practice, and realise more of your potential

A Wellbeing-Centred Approach
Our wellbeing can influence how we learn, create and perform music.
When we feel supported, confident and engaged, we may find it easier to think clearly, express ourselves creatively, and experience more freedom and enjoyment in our music-making.
My coaching focuses on exploring what supports your wellbeing and musical development, and how you can cultivate these conditions in your own practice and performance.
Seminars and coaching at university music departments:



