The Bulletproof Musician

372 Episodes

1. Lynne Aspnes: On Breathing, Singing, and the Value of Cultivating a Diverse Range of Musical Influences

   Published: 3/8/2020
2. What Does Science Say About the Notion That We Don't Utilize Our Full Potential?

   Published: 3/1/2020
3. Fact or Myth: Does Thinking “Don’t Miss” Really Make Us More Likely to Mess Up?

   Published: 2/23/2020
4. How to Get Better at Detecting Errors - Especially If They’re Hiding in Plain Sight

   Published: 2/16/2020
5. The Mindsets That Make It Easier (and Harder) to Bounce Back from Mistakes Mid-Performance

   Published: 2/9/2020
6. Jennifer Johnson: On Learning to Play More Effortlessly, Through a Better Understanding of the True Design of Your Body

   Published: 2/2/2020
7. Is Videotaping Yourself Worth the Time and Trouble? And If Yes, How So? (Part 2 of 2)

   Published: 1/26/2020
8. Is Videotaping Yourself Worth the Time and Trouble? And If Yes, How So? (Part 1 of 2)

   Published: 1/19/2020
9. Mental Practice Not Working for You? This Might Be the Reason Why…

   Published: 1/12/2020
10. Nathan Hughes: On Being Honest in the Practice Room, and Learning How to Balance Being Analytical and Being Expressive

    Published: 1/5/2020
11. Structured Vs. Free Practice: Why You Probably Shouldn’t Just Be “Winging It” in the Practice Room

    Published: 12/22/2019
12. How Do Fear, Anxiety, and Other Negative Emotions Affect the Learning Process?

    Published: 12/15/2019
13. Musical Charades: Should This Be Part of Your Regular Practice Routine?

    Published: 12/7/2019
14. Erik Ralske: On Developing a Stronger Internal Pulse, and the Paradoxical Benefits of Giving Yourself Permission to Miss Notes

    Published: 12/1/2019
15. How Long Does It REALLY Take to Form a New Habit?

    Published: 11/24/2019
16. Phonetography: Does This Enhance or Diminish Our Enjoyment of an Experience?

    Published: 11/17/2019
17. The Misinterpreted-Effort Hypothesis, and Why We Often Practice Less Effectively than We Could

    Published: 11/10/2019
18. Mike Block: On Discovering Your Musical Identity, “Exploratory” Practice, and Taking Creative Risks

    Published: 11/3/2019
19. Why Highly “Representative” Practice Is so Important (Except When It Isn’t)

    Published: 10/27/2019
20. Change This One Word to Get More Useful Feedback From Peers and Colleagues

    Published: 10/20/2019