The Bulletproof Musician
Noa Kageyama
Ever wonder why you can practice for hours, sound great in the practice room, and still be frustratingly hit or miss on stage? Join performance psychologist and Juilliard alumnus/faculty Noa Kageyama, and explore research-based “practice hacks” for beating anxiety, practicing more effectively, and playing up to your full abilities when it matters most.
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Jan 28, 2018 • 8min
How to Keep Your Cool in Stressful Lessons, Rehearsals, and More
The motivational climate that leads to more anxious, stressed-out learners. And the motivational climate that leads to more resilient learners. How to Keep Your Cool in Stressful Lessons, Rehearsals, and MoreMore from The Bulletproof Musician Get the free weekly newsletter, for more nerdy details and bonus subscriber-only content. Pressure Proof: A free 7-day performance practice crash course that will help you shrink the gap between the practice room and the stage. Learning Lab: A continuing education community where musicians and learners are putting research into practice. Live and self-paced courses
Jan 21, 2018 • 8min
Why Do We Have Such a Hard Time Accepting Compliments?
Do you have a hard time accepting and internalizing compliments from others? Here's a 3-step technique for taking it in - without turning into an overconfident, self-congratulating #$&@. Why Do We Have Such a Hard Time Accepting Compliments?More from The Bulletproof Musician Get the free weekly newsletter, for more nerdy details and bonus subscriber-only content. Pressure Proof: A free 7-day performance practice crash course that will help you shrink the gap between the practice room and the stage. Learning Lab: A continuing education community where musicians and learners are putting research into practice. Live and self-paced courses
Jan 14, 2018 • 8min
The Problem with Taking Excessively Long Practice Breaks
Why taking a practice break too soon, and for too long, could slow down the learning process. The Problem with Taking Excessively Long Practice BreaksMore from The Bulletproof Musician Get the free weekly newsletter, for more nerdy details and bonus subscriber-only content. Pressure Proof: A free 7-day performance practice crash course that will help you shrink the gap between the practice room and the stage. Learning Lab: A continuing education community where musicians and learners are putting research into practice. Live and self-paced courses
Jan 7, 2018 • 8min
Why It’s Probably Not a Good Sign If Practicing Starts to Feel Easy
Research suggests that my teacher may have been onto something when he said "if practicing feels easy, you’re probably not doing it right.” Why It’s Probably Not a Good Sign If Practicing Starts to Feel EasyMore from The Bulletproof Musician Get the free weekly newsletter, for more nerdy details and bonus subscriber-only content. Pressure Proof: A free 7-day performance practice crash course that will help you shrink the gap between the practice room and the stage. Learning Lab: A continuing education community where musicians and learners are putting research into practice. Live and self-paced courses
