Hello, Some amount of anxiety is necessary for performing good. so, we should not try to just eradicate it alltogethre. But yes, excess is bad. there are many ways to overcome it-- 1. Try to speak in front of many people when ever you get an opportunity, try first doing this while sitting, it is easier to do it sitting than while standing. 2. do it not only in front of like minded people but to others as we ll, this will help you. 3. you may practice deep relaxed breathing five minutes prior to performance, this will help to distract frightful thoughts and also help you become calm. 4. you should always have trust in God, the supreme power ...without an ounce of doubt, this is the best remedy. You must unstand ( every artist is sensitive enough to understand this ) that : fear creeps from uncertainty, and doubts. so, once you eradicate the doubt and anxiety by giving yourself to the supreme power, there will be no fear what so ever...so, built trust in God, he has given you this art so it is upto him to take care of your performance...not yours...this will help you bloom.. 5. you may take etizolam half an hour prior to performance, this reduces anxiety without giving sedation. A dosage of 0.25 to 0.5 mg should be sufficient enough. It will be wise to try this out once or twice before the day of performance and check its effect on your body...everyone is different in world.. Wish you best of luck! Dr. Manisha Gopal MD Psychiatry