How the iPad cured a top pianist's stage fright

By Leila Fadel

Published June 2, 2025 at 4:24 AM EDT

Anxiety and panic attacks crippled Simone Dinnerstein {sih-MOAN-uh DIN-er-steen} for years, despite her stellar career as a concert pianist. She tells NPR's Leila Fadel how she overcame her stage fright.

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