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 helped me find my passion again." - Frances, piano
"This feels like therapy for your job! – Dan, Musical Director
"You have shown me how to combine music and well-being." – Ryan, student composer
Passionate about helping musicians 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 to my coaching, working to create a safe, supportive space for you to develop your musicianship in a way that's right for you.
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:
