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.

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: <a href='https://bulletproofmusician.com/temptation-bundling-how-to-stop-procrastinating-on-the-important-things-yet-still-indulge-in-guilty-pleasures-guilt-free/'>Go From Procrastination to Productivity With “Temptation Bundling”</a> * * * 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 of your performances, I put together a free 18-question quiz called the Mental Skills Audit, which will help you pinpoint your mental strengths and weaknesses and figure out what to tweak in your preparation. It’s 100% free, takes only 4 minutes, and you’ll get a downloadable PDF with a personalized breakdown of where you stand in six key mental skill areas. You'll also get the Pressure Proof practice challenge, a 7-day email course where you'll learn specific practice strategies that will help you perform your best when it matters most. Take the quiz here: <a href='https://bulletproofmusician.com/msa'>bulletproofmusician.com/msa</a>

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Go From Procrastination to Productivity With “Temptation Bundling”

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 href='https://bulletproofmusician.com/two-ways-to-repair-our-bruised-ego-after-disappointing-setbacks/'>A Better Way to Bounce Back From Disappointing Setbacks</a>* * * 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 of your performances, I put together a free 18-question quiz called the Mental Skills Audit, which will help you pinpoint your mental strengths and weaknesses and figure out what to tweak in your preparation. It’s 100% free, takes only 4 minutes, and you’ll get a downloadable PDF with a personalized breakdown of where you stand in six key mental skill areas. You'll also get the Pressure Proof practice challenge, a 7-day email course where you'll learn specific practice strategies that will help you perform your best when it matters most. Take the quiz here: <a href='https://bulletproofmusician.com/msa'>bulletproofmusician.com/msa</a>

A Better Way to Bounce Back From Disappointing Setbacks

🎓 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 nerdy details: <a href='https://bulletproofmusician.com/giving-students-choices-can-dramatically-improve-learning/'>Why Giving Students Choices Could Dramatically Enhance Learning</a>* * * 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 of your performances, I put together a FREE 4-minute quiz called the Mental Skills Audit, which will help you pinpoint your mental strengths and weaknesses, and figure out what exactly to adjust and tweak in your preparation for more consistently optimal performances. It’s 100% free, takes only 4 minutes, and you’ll get a downloadable PDF with a personalized breakdown of where you stand in six key mental skill areas. You'll also get the Pressure Proof Practice Challenge, a free 7-day email course where you'll learn specific practice strategies that will help you perform your best, even under pressure. Take the quiz here: <a href='https://bulletproofmusician.com/msa'>bulletproofmusician.com/msa</a>

Why Giving Students Choices Could Dramatically Enhance Learning

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 themes. The results were probably not what the academy fellows were expecting! Get all the nerdy details here: <a href='https://bulletproofmusician.com/what-are-audition-committees-really-listening-for/'>What Are Audition Committees Really Listening For?</a>* * * Has performance anxiety been a nagging issue that tends to get in the way of your playing, no matter how prepared you feel before performances, auditions - or even lessons? Or have you just been feeling a little stuck, like you’re not making much progress in the practice room? If you’ve been wanting to experience more joy in the practice room and play more like yourself on stage, but haven’t been quite sure how to make that happen, starting October 6, 2024, I’ll be teaching a live, online, 4-week class on the most essential mental skills and practice strategies that can make a difference in your practicing and performing. We’ll meet once a week via Zoom and explore the relevant research in four essential areas, experiment with a curated set of exercises and techniques together as a group, and to make sure the ideas become consistent habits, I'll show you how to gently integrate these new skills into your (or your students’) daily practice through bite-sized practice challenges alongside a supportive group of practice buddies from around the world. Registration is open now through Sunday, September 29, 2024. Over 1800 musicians, educators, and students and learners of all ages have participated in the course to date. You can get all the details and learn how to join Cohort 20 at: <a href='https://bulletproofmusician.com/essentials'>bulletproofmusician.com/essentials</a>

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