PERFORMANCE COURAGE LAB
The RSHS Music Department welcomed Dr. Gaby Gunders from the University of Western Australia for a session on maximizing performance through understanding anxiety, stress, and public performance.
Fifty-two ATAR and prospective ATAR music students gathered to learn about the physiology and psychology of performance, along with strategies to enhance performance quality. Dr. Gunders emphasised key concepts such as agency, resilience, work ethic, and metacognition, which align with our RSHS Capabilities framework.
Dr. Gunders stressed the importance of striving for improvement and excellence rather than perfection—an important message for all students. Lastly, remember the significance of breath, hydration, rest, and visualisation.