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The Bulletproof Musician

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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7:18

4 Approaches to Goal Setting (And Which Works Best)

The Bulletproof Musician ·

2024/12/22

Are you a little overwhelmed by all of the different year-in-review and goal-setting methods you're getting in your inbox? If you're confused by the variety and range of approaches out there and just want a bare-bones minimalist option to ensure that you actually do it, a 2006 study of four different goal-setting strategies provides some simple, clear guidelines.Get all the nerdy details here:4 Approaches to Goal Setting (And Which Works Best)* * *Have you ever wondered why it is exactly that...

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6:37

Do Extroverts Make Better Performers Than Introverts?

The Bulletproof Musician ·

2024/12/15

Have you ever wondered if there's an advantage to being an extrovert or introvert when it comes to performing?Well, I'm afraid you're going to have to keep wondering, because I couldn't find a definitive answer one way or the other from the existing research. But I did find an interesting study of figure skaters, which looked at the impact of *shyness* on performance. It's important to note that being introverted and being shy are NOT the same thing. But could being shy have some effect on ho...

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50:34

Laurie Scott & Cornelia Watkins: On Going From the...

The Bulletproof Musician ·

2024/12/08

“See one, do one, teach one” is a model for learning that’s been utilized in medicine for many generations.It’s quite a helpful model, but if you’ve ever tried your hand at teaching, you know how incredibly challenging that can be. Often, teaching a skill can be even more difficult that doing the skill itself!Like, how can we teach a student to be more expressive? How can we ensure each student has a positive emotional connection with the music at each lesson - even if just for a moment? How ...

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11:57

Does How We Look On Stage Matter More Than How We...

The Bulletproof Musician ·

2024/12/01

Have you ever wondered how much the visual aspect of a performance matters to the listener?Like, if you were going to enter two competitions, where one required submitting an audio recording and the other required a video recording, which one would you have a better chance of being accepted to? Or would it make any difference at all?A 2013 study of international competition finalists went viral, when it seemed like the results suggested that how a musician looks on stage matters more than how...

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7:12

Does Counting Our Blessings Really Change Anything?

The Bulletproof Musician ·

2024/11/24

Thanksgiving is just a few days away, so whether your holiday will be of the turkey, turducken, or Tofurky variety, the one thing we all have in common is that someone will suggest that we go around the table and share one thing that we're grateful for, just as we're about to eat. 🥹There are an awful lot of quotes out there about how we ought to count our blessings. And it does sound like a good thing to do. But does this actually do anything?Get all the nerdy details right here:Does

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10:15

An Easier Way to Get Better at Mental Imagery?

The Bulletproof Musician ·

2024/11/17

You've heard that mental practice and mental imagery can help enhance your learning - but what if your images are fuzzy and this is difficult for you? Is this something that you can get better at with practice?Spoiler alert: yes - and a 2014 study provides some insights into a way to improve your mental imagery abilities that might be easier than practicing imagery the regular old-fashioned way. Through a technique called "action observation."But is action observation as effective as the trad...

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8:45

A Better Way to Do Mental Practice?

The Bulletproof Musician ·

2024/11/10

The use of mental practice or mental imagery to enhance learning and performance is extremely common amongst athletes in sports. And it’s something that musicians like Horowitz, Rubinstein, Glenn Gould, and learners at all levels have been known to use in music as well.But I’ve had students and professional musicians alike tell me that they sometimes have difficulty making the imagery feel real. Or that they have difficulty staying engaged with it. As in, one minute they’re visualizing ...

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6:51

Not an Optimist? How to Make Pessimism Work for You.

The Bulletproof Musician ·

2024/11/03

Do optimists have an advantage when it comes to performing better under pressure? Not necessarily! The research suggests that there are multiple types of pessimism. And that the right kind of pessimism can work too!Get all the nerdy details at: https://bulletproofmusician.com/not-an-optimist-how-to-make-pessimism-work-for-you/* * *Have you ever wondered why it is exactly that things often sound better at home than they do on stage? If you’ve been confused (and frustrated) by the inconsistency...

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8:21

Can Breathing Really Help Reduce Anxiety? Or Is It...

The Bulletproof Musician ·

2024/10/27

Can the right sort of breathing really reduce anxiety? The short answer is yes - but why?A 2017 study illustrates how breathing could help reduce stress/anxiety, another 2017 study explains why, and a 2023 study highlights an unusual breathing technique that's worth trying!Get all the nerdy details at: https://bulletproofmusician.com/does-just-breathe-really-help-us-lower-anxiety-or-is-it-just-a-total-cliche/* * *Have you ever wondered why it is exactly that things often sound better at ...

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6:27

Go From Procrastination to Productivity With...

The Bulletproof Musician ·

2024/10/20

Have you ever struggled to maintain a new habit? Like exercising, or recording yourself more often, or transcribing lesson recordings?A 2013 study found that a strategy called "temptation bundling" could boost your likelihood of sticking with your new behavior.Click below for all the nerdy details: Go From Procrastination to Productivity With “Temptation Bundling”* * *Have you ever wondered why it is exactly that things often sound better at home than they do on stage? If you’ve been confused...

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8:41

A Better Way to Bounce Back From Disappointing Setbacks

The Bulletproof Musician ·

2024/10/13

A 2008 study highlights the two ways we often respond to disappointments and setbacks. They both work ok in the short term, but one is more effective in the long term.So what determines which one we choose? And how can we ensure we choose the approach that is more effective in the long term?Get all the nerdy details, references, and other links right here: A Better Way to Bounce Back From Disappointing Setbacks* * *Have you ever wondered why it is exactly that things often sound better at hom...

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7:10

Why Giving Students Choices Could Dramatically...

The Bulletproof Musician ·

2024/10/06

🎓 In this episode, we'll take a look at at 2017 ballet study which suggests that the simple element of choice could dramatically enhance learning outcomes.🧠 Discover:- Why giving students control over their learning process leads to improved performance- How autonomy boosts confidence and happiness in learners🚀 Whether you're an educator, parent, or lifelong learner, this episode will give you some ideas on how to tweak your approach to teaching and learning. Get the full article and all the

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7:42

What Are Audition Committees Really Listening For?

The Bulletproof Musician ·

2024/09/29

Ever wish you could be psychic for a moment and find out what audition committees are thinking about your performance?Where they focused more on the technical aspects of your playing? The musical aspects of your playing? Or something else entirely?A 2022 study (Kegelaers et al.) took a look at feedback provided by members of the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra to participants in their academy program in a series of mock auditions, and categorized these comments into 14 categories and 3 main the...

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7:37

The Best Time to Exercise for Maximizing Practice Gains

The Bulletproof Musician ·

2024/09/22

Research suggests that a short bout of exercise could enhance the effectiveness of your practice, by boosting encoding and memory consolidation.But...if you were going to try this, when should you exercise? Before practicing? After practicing? For how long? At what level of intensity?A 2023 study provides some answers!Click through for all the nerdy details and references:The Best Time to Exercise for Maximizing Practice Gains(Oh - and if you’ve settled into a rather sedentary lifestyle in re...

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7:38

How Important Is It Really to Practice Every Day?

The Bulletproof Musician ·

2024/09/15

Let's say you had only 60 minutes to practice in the next week. Would it be better to do 60 minutes all in one day? Or 10 minutes per day for six days?Would it make any difference at all?Teachers often tell us to space our practice out, instead of cramming, but how much of a difference does it really make? Two Brazilian studies provide some answers!Get all the nerdy details (and 500+ other practice tips) right here:How Important Is It Really to Practice Every Day?* * *Have you ever wondered w...

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10:36

Improve Coordination With Opposite-Side Practice

The Bulletproof Musician ·

2024/09/08

Ever find yourself stumped by a tricky passage, where your fingers seem to be a little awkward and uncoordinated and they just don't do what they're supposed to do?Maybe you tried slowing things down, or practicing with note groupings or rhythms, or doing your darnedest to identify any hints of hidden tension that might be getting in the way. All of which are excellent things to try, of course - but did you ever try practicing that passage with your other hand?If you have, you know that this ...

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55:18

Nathan Cole: Lessons From 20 Years of Concertmaster...

The Bulletproof Musician ·

2024/09/01

Have you ever wondered...how to develop true confidence in yourself and your abilities amidst setbacks? What the right mindset is for auditions? How much of your expressive playing should be planned out, and how much is instinct? How to recover from very direct, critical audition feedback? And how do you stay in the present moment, instead of stressing out about nerves and all the bad things that could happen when you’re on stage? If you’ve ever struggled with questions like this, I think you...

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8:25

An Ironic Strategy to Stay Calmer and Avoid Rushing...

The Bulletproof Musician ·

2024/08/25

Whether it's picking a tempo that's too fast, or rushing a shift, it's easy for things to feel sped up on concert days when the adrenaline kicks in, and the butterflies are fluttering about.Is there any way to be a little more centered on stage, and feel more at ease? Rather than hurried and rushed?Today's studies provide a few clues about what we can do in advance, to slow things down and be less antsy on performance days, starting from the time we wake up, through our last moments backstage...

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9:18

How Teachers' Expectations Can Shape Students'...

The Bulletproof Musician ·

2024/08/18

In last week's episode, we looked at a study which illustrated how our own beliefs and expectations about ourselves can affect our performance.It turns out that our beliefs and expectations - and subsequently, performance - can also be shaped by our teachers/coaches.So...as teachers, how can we ensure that our natural snap judgments, beliefs, and expectations don't impede our students' learning?A 2008 study of NCAA basketball coaching legend Pat Summitt provides some clues.Get all the nerdy d...

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5:42

How Much Do Positive or Negative Expectations Affect...

The Bulletproof Musician ·

2024/08/11

Even from a very early age, I remember being told to imagine things going well. The idea, was that if I could imagine a positive outcome, I'd be more likely to expect good things, which would help me perform better.Is this just something that people say? Or do our expectations really have a meaningful effect on how we perform?A classic 1972 study illustrates the effect that positive or negative expectations can have on performance.Get all the nerdy details here: How Much Do Positive or Negati...

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