Performance Practices

Taught by performance coach Stephanie Smith, Performance Practices is a class that helps you navigate the art of performance.

What is Performance Practices?

In this class, you will learn:

Ways to manage performance anxiety.
How to communicate with your audience.
How to set yourself up for success as a performing artist.

All levels and all styles are welcome in this class that helps you navigate the art of performance.

Registration below.

What our students are saying:

"Stephanie Lynne Smith is an extraordinary performance coach. She holds the deepest respect for each individual while having the uncanny ability to help unlock each person’s potential—all wrapped around with a bit of 'magic'." - Lani F.

Upcoming Performance Practices Dates:

7-Week Class Series:
Winter 2026 | 7 weeks (SOLD OUT)
Dates:
Tuesdays
January 6, 13, 20, 27
February 3, 10, 17
(class may be postponed and rescheduled due to inclement weather)

Single Classes:
Tuesday March 10 from 7pm - 9pm
Tuesday April 21 from 7pm - 9pm
Tuesday May 12 from 7pm - 9pm

Email us at [email protected] to be informed when the next performance practices dates are scheduled.

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About the Instructor

Stephanie Lynne Smith is a chamber musician and encourages duets, small ensembles, instrumentalists, composers, actors, and those who want to accompany themselves on an instrument.

Somewhere along the way to becoming a concert pianist, Stephanie Smith fell in love with singers and discovered her passion for promoting composers and new compositions. After several decades of touring, conducting and producing, she is thrilled to live in Oregon full-time and embrace her love of teaching. Stephanie promotes a life of balance that includes the arts, self-care, and stress reduction. [read more]

Performance Practices in action:

“As you move toward a dream, the dream moves toward you." - Julia Cameron