Behlmann Performance Coaching
Support for Auditions, Performances, & Performance Anxiety
Learn practical mental skills for preparation, focus, recovery from mistakes,
and performing your best under pressure.
For student musicians, adult performers, music educators, and programs supporting musicians.
Many musicians know how to prepare,
but performing can feel like a different experience entirely.
You might notice:
Feeling prepared in practice but freezing in performance
Overthinking during performances
Inconsistent experiences in auditions
Shakiness, rapid heart rate, or shallow breathing
Performance coaching can help you:
perform more consistently under pressure
recover from mistakes more quickly
feel more prepared on performance days
use practical tools during auditions and performances
Learn strategies to manage your nerves so they stop interfering with your goals
Ways to Work Together
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Individual Coaching
1:1 performance and mental skills coaching tailored to auditions, performances, performance anxiety, and consistency under pressure.
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Groups & Programs
Small-group coaching and educational programs for musicians navigating pressure, confidence, consistency, and performance anxiety.
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Schools, Studios, & Universities
Workshops and trainings that help musicians and educators apply performance psychology skills in real performance settings.
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Professional Development
Training for music educators focused on performance pressure, student support, and sustainable music environments.
Hi, I’m Kristin.
I’m a classically trained cellist, former orchestra director, licensed counselor, and performance coach who specializes in helping musicians navigate performance pressure with greater confidence, focus, and consistency.
My background in music performance, music education, counseling, and sport & performance psychology informs informs a practical, musician-centered coaching approach grounded in real-world performance demands.
Credentials Snapshot
M.A., Sport & Performance Psychology
M.M., Cello Performance
Former Public School Orchestra Director
Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas
Active Performing Musician
Most clients start with individual coaching or a small group.
Schedule a free consultation to discuss your goals and explore what support may fit best.