​

🧠Who is this program for?

         For selected pianists qualified for the 2025 Chopin Competition who want to                 mentally prepare for the most demanding piano competition in the world.

​

​

​

🎯Program Goal

              To help you walk on stage with complete calm, focus, and confidence.
         We work to ensure your mind does not sabotage your years of preparation but             supports your highest musical expression.

​

​​

​

​

🧩In this program, you will           learn how to:

​

• Manage nerves and pressure before and during performances, transforming anxiety into focused energy

• Maintain deep concentration and flow state throughout all stages of the competition

• Build a personalized pre-performance ritual tailored to your unique style, temperament, and needs

• Use visualization and mental rehearsal techniques to prepare your mind and body for peak performance

• Calm your mind between competition rounds and quickly regain emotional balance

• Detach your artistic identity and self-worth from external judgments such as jury scores and opinions

• Develop resilience to setbacks and maintain motivation through long, high-pressure events

• Apply mindfulness and breathing exercises to enhance presence and reduce distracting thoughts

• Strengthen confidence by reinforcing positive self-talk and mental framing strategies

• Create a sustainable daily mental training routine that supports your ongoing artistic growth

​

​

🗓️Program Structure

       4 weeks — August / September 2025 

​

• 4 live group sessions on Zoom (90 minutes each), held weekly, focused on practical mental training techniques tailored specifically for Chopin Competition pianists

• 2 live individual sessions on Zoom (30 minutes each)

• Interactive exercises and discussions during each session to address your personal challenges and questions

• A comprehensive PDF workbook packed with daily mental training exercises, journaling prompts, and reflection tasks to build your mindset practice between sessions

• An audio recording for guided visualization of your ideal competition day, designed to prepare your mind and body for peak performance

• Bonus mini-group Q&A session shortly before  the competition in October, to fine-tune your mindset and strategy

• Personalized tips and strategies during the course, with options to request individual feedback if needed

• Support in building a daily mental training routine to sustain your focus, resilience, and confidence throughout the competition period.