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Tame Your Nerves. Unleash Your Confidence.

Step Into the Spotlight with Confidence !

New, groundbreaking approach!

Perform at Your Peak in Critical Settings!

90-Second Introduction

Help when it matters most!

Command Any Performance Situation!

The ability to perform with poise is essential whether your a musician, actor, dancer, or any type of artists. Perform with Confidence empowers you to master high-stakes moments with authority.
Actors
Musicians
Dancers
Comedians
& More!

concerts & live gigs • auditions • recording sessions • recitals & juries • competitions & festivals • rehearsals • open-mic nights • orchestra, band & choir performances • livestreams & social media sets • press or donor showcases

Assess Your Path to Performing Confidence

3-Minute Stage Fright Quiz

Take our quick 3-minute Quiz to uncover the ways that nerves are undermining you when you speak.You may be surprised by what you learn.
 
It’s fast, simple, and the first step toward unlocking your confidence.

Gain more than comfort!

The Advantage of Confident Performance

Stage fright’s toll extends far beyond the moment of trembling hands and a racing heart. It silently undermines your artistic and professional credibility, undermining confidence, stalling career opportunities, and holding back powerful performances.

Prevelance

Up to 75% of performers experience significant stage fright

Performance

Stage fright can reduce performance quality by 30% or more

Advancement

limits professional/artistic opportunities for 60% of performers

Careers

Causes 20% of college music students to change majors

Don't let them sabotage your confidence!

Three BIG Stage Fright Mistakes!

The real solution? Mindful acceptance. It’s simple, science-backed, and surprisingly effective. Instead of chasing perfection, it helps you stay grounded and focus on what really matters: connecting with your audience. That’s the source of genuine confidence.

Your art. Your voice. Unleashed.

Turn Performing into Your Strength, Not Your Weakness!

You’ve heard of Achilles—the mighty Greek warrior undone by a single weakness: his heel.

For many musicians, that weakness is stage fright. It undermines confidence, holds you back, and keeps your full potential out of reach.

But here’s the truth: you don’t need to “conquer” your nerves to perform with confidence. In fact, trying to fight them only makes them worse.

What works? A simple, science-backed shift: learning to work with your anxiety instead of against it. That’s how you stop dreading performing—and start owning it.

And the best part? You’ve already found the proven solution.

Fits Your Busy Schedule

Gain confidence to enjoy the spotlight like never before. Our daily modules are bite-sized for busy performers, requiring about 45 minutes a week, and are flexible to fit your schedule.

Personalized Approach & Coaching Options

More than an online course, Perform with Confidence offers personalized options and even private coaching tailored to your specific professional challenges

Proven Results

Perform with Confidence has empowered many performance just like you to effectively manage their stage fright through the proven power of mindfulness.

Guaranteed Impact

Complete the Perform with Confidence online course and Little School of Fish will refund your tuition if you don’t see a noticeable improvement in your ability to perform with greater confidence.

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The all-new 2025 version of Perform with Confidence is coming very, very soon!

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Comprehensive Learning Modules
Tame your speech fright step-by-step with engaging, comprehensive, easy-to-follow modules meticulously crafted by veteran educator Dr. David Lee Fish, designed to transform your fear of public speaking!
Rich Multimedia Content
Dynamic multimedia content featuring exclusive videos personally created by Dr. David Lee Fish make your journey beyond speech fright engaging, visual, and uniquely effective!
Exercises & Worksheets
Deepen your progress with practical, easy-to-complete exercises and worksheets personally developed by Dr. David Lee Fish—guiding you step-by-step from nervousness to natural confidence!
Enhanced Lessons
Deeper insights and practical strategies to tame your speech fright and grow your mindfulness!
Live Q&A
Get personalized guidance and real-time support through live Q&A sessions directly with Dr. David Lee Fish—your chance to ask questions, gain clarity, and accelerate your journey!
Personalized Feedback
Accelerate your progress with Personalized Feedback directly from Dr. David Lee Fish—tailored insights and actionable advice designed to refine your skills and boost your success!
Private Sessions
Maximize your success with two half-hour private coaching sessions led personally by Dr. David Lee Fish—your exclusive opportunity for customized guidance, accelerated growth, and breakthrough discoveries!
One-On-One Coaching
VIP members unlock the ultimate experience—extensive private coaching with multiple one-on-one sessions personally guided by Dr. David Lee Fish, providing unmatched support, deep transformation, and lasting growth!

*Price with 50% Early Bird Discount (first 50 enrollments)

I’ve helped countless performers transform their relationship with the stage—not by eliminating nerves, but by embracing them mindfully so their natural confidence can shine.

Creator of Perform with Confidence

Dr. David Lee Fish, Ph.D.

Dr. David Lee Fish, a respected authority, is dedicated to helping individuals overcome barriers to confident performance. Five years ago, he channeled his know-how into The 5-Day Stage Fright Solution book, which garnered widespread acclaim.

Now, based on the same revolutionary mindfulness method, Dr. Fish brings his expertise to an all-new online course specifically designed for all performers who struggle with confidence in front of others.

Trust him to guide you beyond nervousness so you can experience genuine confidence and focus on your art.

The questions we're most often asked

FAQ

Who is the course for?

Musicians at any level—students, hobbyists, weekend-warriors, pros—who play or sing in front of others and want steady poise under the lights.

Each day/lesson is designed to be manageable, requiring about 45 minutes of your time. This includes watching the video lessons, completing the exercises, and reflecting on your progress.

The course is flexible, so you can fit it into your schedule at your own pace. We also space the days out so you have time to practice the mindfulness you’ll apply to your performances.

Nervousness is a natural human emotion. The goal of Perform with Confidence is to equip you with tools and techniques to reduce the impact of your anxiety and manage physical symptoms.

Graduates of the course find that their stage fright problem decreases significantly.

 The Perform with Confidence Elite tier includes two private online sessions. These are an excellent opportunity to receive personalized guidance and support tailored to your specific scenarios.

Our VIP tier offers extensive private coaching sessions for audition prep, performance-day routines, and more.

Unlike expensive coaching that can take months or years to show results, Perform with Confidence is designed to deliver quick and practical outcomes that you can apply almost immediately.

It avoids complicated processes and focuses on straightforward, easy-to-follow techniques based on proven mindfulness principles.

Speak with Confidence comes with a money-back guarantee.

If you don’t see improvement in your confidence and ability to manage anxiety after successfully completing the program, you can request a full refund, ensuring your investment in your career is risk-free.

You owe it to your art!

Transform Anxiety into Authority !

Imagine stepping onstage—calm, centered, ready to connect.

It isn’t a dream; it’s a choice away.

Take action today and join the performers who have already tamed their stage fright and unleashed their confidence to let your art speak for itself.

Praise for the 5-Solution book

The book version of Dr. Fish’s 5-Day STAGE FRIGHT Solution has received high praise for its practical tips and effective techniques in tackling the fear of public speaking (performance anxiety). Reviewers appreciate it’s wide applicability, the engaging writing, and the way the book addresses the root causes of stage and speech fright with proven solutions.

“When I was younger, public speaking was one of my greatest fears! I wish I had this resource back then.” KC

This self-help book resonates with a lot of people who struggle with stage fright. A great read!”  —AL

It was like this book was calling out to me!” DB

“A book that covers an important part of today’s life where people need to express themselves to succeed. Has come in handy in my life.” AK

“A great do-it-yourself book that can help anyone with anxiety.” —SH “Really helpful for my peer interactions and work.” —SH

“Stage fright could destroy a career at some point, hence, I’m going to recommend this to anyone I know sufferingfrom it.”  —NG ‘

“I love that it gets to the root of the problem.” —KR “highly recommended to everyone who wants to improve themselves for public speaking and doing presentation be it in university or at work.” MK

“Author David Lee Fish, Ph.D. comes to this brief but impressive self-help book on overcoming stage fright with excellent credentials.” BL

“This book is really helpful and real. It helps me overcome my nervousness on stage.” GC

Helpful in any situation you have to stand/sit before people you don’t know to perform.” —LJ

“Useful to everyone, especially students having their thesis defense and reports.’ —RI

“I feel like this book is for me. It can still help me and everyone else who has to confront his emotions on stage.” LU

“Written by an authority is something that cannot be missed.” —MC “This book could help millions, even me.” —KM

“A wonderful book that is timely and helpful not only to me but to all.” —AN “must-read for all those people having stage fright.” —PM

Wonderful and useful for a lot of people that struggle with stage fright.”—MS “Engaging and funny.”—RG

Wow as in wow!”—JG

“Very helpful in preparing students to face oral examinations.” PR “Just what I needed.” —NC 

“Very timely, just the book I was looking for.”—ZH “A great present for a recent college grad anxious about interviewing for jobs.” —AS

“This book is filled with so many amazing tips that I can look back on my experience now and feel silly about all of the mistakes I made and the simple solutions I could have used.” JP 

“Identifies the root of stage fright and eliminates it through the author’s personal experience, professional knowledge, proven and tested solutions, and clearly defined techniques.” —MM

Incredibly written with good tips on stage performance and public speaking.” —LI

“This book could help in many situations, not just public speaking!” —PM

“Want to get over your horrible fear of public speaking? Get a copy of this book.” —BG

“I know this can be a lifesaver for many of you out there! Grab yours now!” —SM

A really helpful book for those who have anxiety when speaking in front of many others.” —RB

“I suggest you read this nonfiction masterpiece.” —SK

“Almost everyone has to deal with stage fright and this book is a perfect one to deal with it.” —SA

“A great self-help book for those who experience stage fright or insecurity when addressing a group of people. Thanks to the author!” —TA

“You can now cope with nervousness when speaking in public with the help of this book! Get your copy now!” —AM 

A remarkable book offering precious advice and strategies to help us cope with one of the things that make most humans nervous. You can learn how to relax not letting your nerves get the best of you from this book.” —KC

“When you read this book, you will achieve your full potential as a performer or a public speaker.” —BP

very interesting book that will help you overcome stage fright.” —KK

“A great source for people who suffer from anxiety.” —TR

“A well-written book that will help you overcome stage fright.” —RW

“This book could help in many situations, not just public speaking occasions.” RA “

The cover is hilarious but with a serious message for many people.” —IA

Dr. David Lee Fish

a performance anxiety expert with a Ph.D. from the University of Michigan, combines academic rigor with personal experience to help individuals overcome stage and speech fright through his acclaimed 5-Day Stage Fright Solution, harnessing the proven power of mindfulness.

Dr. David Lee Fish, a respected authority on performance anxiety, has dedicated his expertise to helping individuals overcome the needless menace of stage fright and speech fright. Five years ago, he channeled his know-how into The 5-Day Stage Fright Solution, a book that garnered widespread acclaim and enthusiasm. The success has inspired Dr. Fish to develop a new online course based on the same revolutionary method, offering a beacon of hope and empowerment to those grappling with performance anxiety.

The 5-Day Solution harnesses the simple, effective, proven power of mindfulness, a unique aspect of Dr. Fish’s approach that sets it apart. It underscores Dr. Fish’s commitment to practical and accessible solutions.

Dr. Fish’s long tenure as a professor at Catawba College in North Carolina was marked by a steadfast commitment to empowering performers and public speakers to conquer their fears as key to maximizing their full potential.

With a Ph.D. in musicology from the University of Michigan, Dr. Fish combines academic rigor with a practical, hands-on approach. He has authored numerous articles and presented at national conferences on topics related to performance anxiety, offering strategies proven to alleviate stage fright and speech fright. This academic background instills confidence in his clients, knowing they receive the highest level of expertise.

Dr. Fish’s interest in performance anxiety is not just academic; it’s deeply personal. Having grappled with anxiety as a performer and public speaker, he understands the struggle firsthand. This personal journey fuels his passion for helping others overcome their stage and speech fright, and his empathy and understanding make his clients feel supported and hopeful.

Dr. Fish’s expertise has been recognized in the media, where he shares his knowledge on overcoming performance anxiety. His compassionate and practical approach has transformed the performance experiences of numerous individuals, solidifying his position as a trusted authority in the field.