Stage Fright Causes

We imperfect human beings dread performing for all kinds of reasons…

The rational fear of not being adequately prepared.
Fear of making a mistake.
Fear of disappointing your audience.
Fear of disappointing yourself.
Fear of losing control.
Lack of confidence in one’s abilities.
Self-consciousness.
Playing for the wrong reasons. (An unhealthy emphasis on extrinsic rewards and not enough on the intrinsic joys of playing music.)