Musicians need to find a way to consistently get into the right state of phyical and mental preparedness to deliver their best in performance. This is one of the major differences between the professional and the hobbyist: the professional learns how to get into the optimum state when it's time to perform -- on good days and bad days, no matter what. For the hobbyist, it's hit-or-miss.

Performance coaching is a focused type of consultation that helps with exactly this issue. it's usually done with individuals, though there are cases in which an entire group can benefit from coaching spcifically about performance issues.

The psychology of the performing situation is remarkably complex. The musician usually has something difficult to do, which requires their fullest attention to the technical dimensions of performance as well as emotionally expression and many practical details of stage-management, etc. The performer is full of hopes and vulnerabilities. These are hazardous working conditions.

Coaching can come into the picture to help with specific problems, sich as stage fright or issues with stress, mental sharpness and concentration, or inhibitions. Some performers seek coaching because they find that performing is just more exhausting and nerve-wracking than it ought to be, or if the fun has gone out of it.

The point of performance coaching is to help the musician get all of the pleasure, joy and satisfaction possible.