Do Classical Musicians Get More Nervous Than Non-Classical Musicians? (And If so, Why?)

Is there something inherently different about classical music that makes classical musicians more anxious on stage? And if so, what could that possibly be? Do Classical Musicians Get More Nervous Than Non-Classical Musicians? (And If so, Why?) * * * Have you been feeling a little stuck or stagnant in the practice room? Or has performance anxiety and the gap between practice and performance been a nagging issue that hasn’t changed, no matter how well you've prepared for performances, auditio...