Stress and anxiety situations occurring in the stage (Concert) performance of Turkish music vocal performers

In this study, it is aimed to reveal the causes of stress and anxiety situations that occur in the stage performance of Turkish music vocal performers, which affect the performance of the musician and reduce the quality of music, and the coping methods of vocal performers. This study was designed with a quantitative research method and a structured questionnaire form was used to understand the stress and anxiety situations, causes and coping methods of vocal performers. TRT and Ministry of Culture voice artists who were working in the field of Turkish music in Turkey in 2024, who could be reached and volunteered to participate in the study. As the model of the research, a survey form was conducted with 28 TRT and Ministry of Culture voice artists, 14 of whom were female and 14 male. A questionnaire form consisting of 12 questions was applied to Turkish Music vocal performers. The questionnaire questions were prepared in the light of the information obtained by taking expert opinions. The data obtained in the research were obtained through literature, literature review and survey methods. The collected survey data were tabulated using SPSS analysis. In the findings section, elements such as "Instant Psychology", "Resting in a Quiet Environment", "Concentrating on the Work" and "Critical Approach", which emerged as basic strategies, stand out as situations that affect stage performance. As a result, various solutions to the methods of coping with stress and anxiety of vocal performers were sought and certain results were reached. Solution methods were presented by revealing the physical and mental effects of stress and anxiety. The results obtained will be analyzed in detail and will contribute to the literature on the effects of stress and anxiety on stage performance. Keywords: Music, Turkish Music, Voice Performers, Music Performance, Stage, Stage Performance, Stress and Anxiety.