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Try to get yourself into an ensemble and share the stage with them. It will help to disperse the fear, get you acclimated. Try to include a cute girl, the audience will be focusing on her instead of you. And breathe naturally. I knew a guitar major, who practically ruined his senior recital because his breathing drowned out the guitar! Playing solo is high pressure for everyone. I've been nervous as hell to the point where I'm sure the audience can see my knees knocking. But I've never blown it, only speed up the tempo a little. Good luck!