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Teaching the left hand:
Focus on the contact points: on the right side, hold the neck right above the base knuckle joint of first finger. On the left side, hold by the pad of the thumb. Thumb should be relaxed and straight, there should be a U-shape under the neck between thumb and first finger, there should be no squeezing. Wrist should be straight, fingers always curved. The challenge is in placement; learning the correct placement of the notes without markers takes time. Intonation is tricky because there is no visible marking of where to press. I could have students sing the scale on each string using a tuner, then have them match the note on the violin. Students should place all fingers down at once to secure the position.

https://teachsuzukiviolin.com/the-violinists-left-hand/

Imagery helps in performance anxiety: A way to prevent memory slips and redirect focus onto music is to create a story or imagery that is associated with the piece. Noa Kageyama's blog has articles that explain different techniques for reducing nervousness, linking to studies or psychological analysis. Visualization and simulation are also other practices to gain the right mindset and attention control. It also helps when to start playing, take a final breath and cue instead of starting from a static position. The adrenaline surge is often uncontrollable, but learning how to channel that adrenaline is key.
https://bulletproofmusician.com/what-every-musician-ought-to-know-about-stage-fright/

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