The Bullet Proof Musician Podcast

Research shows that listening to heroic music can help you stay in a positive head space. Listening to the sad selections was associated with decreased heart rate and thoughts that drifted to sad or demotivating things like a break up or funeral. The heroic selection led to an increase in heart rite and a boost in mood, with participants saying they felt more positive, more inspired, alert and less afraid. And their thoughts tended to be more constructive, action oriented and motivating as well. So if getting excited is what you need before anaudition, listen to heroic music before you go on stage.