How do musicians maintain focus during a performance?

[Jon]

I have heard so many rumors about how some musicians have to do drugs or smoke weed before getting on stage to perform. The reason why they do such is because it helps them to maintain focus and not be intimidated by the millions in the crowd.

If this practice is true, it's unorthodox. It's not something that should be encouraged for any reason whatsoever.

Do you know of any other ways artists use to keep focus when they're live on stage?

 

[Shortie]

I wouldn't say that this practice is true for most musicians but it may be something some do to help them perform on stage.

My auntie used to do a lot of performing and she always found meditation the best practice to prepare her for performing.

 

[Kennysplash]

They can do so by focusing on their performance and not let anything distract them. Some might be distracted by the noise, especially if they are upcoming artists.

But I have seen singers stop their performance and burst into tears because if the cheering and support. That is wonderful though.

 

[Sara]

While some musicians take drugs or smoke weed for them to be high and face the audience, I know enough practice can boost their performance and help them face the audience.