The Bulletproof Musician
A podcast by Noa Kageyama - Sundays

372 Episodes
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The Correct Way to Sit in a Chair (and How This Could Help Your Performance in More Ways Than You’d Think)
Published: 8/19/2018 -
An Easy-to-Overlook “Hack” for Enhancing Concentration in the Practice Room
Published: 8/12/2018 -
Carol Rodland: On Learning to Work with Your Body, Not Against It
Published: 8/5/2018 -
The “Urgency Effect” and How to Prioritize More Effectively in the Practice Room
Published: 7/29/2018 -
Does It Help (or Hurt) to Have Friends and Family in the Audience?
Published: 7/22/2018 -
Perform Better Under Pressure with This Subtle Adjustment to Your Self-Talk
Published: 7/15/2018 -
Julie Landsman: On Getting into the Zone and Developing Trust in Your Playing
Published: 7/8/2018 -
Research Suggests That While Mental Practice Is Good, This Hybrid Approach Is Even Better
Published: 7/1/2018 -
What's the Most (and Least) Helpful Thing to Text a Friend Before Their Audition?
Published: 6/24/2018 -
Janet Horvath: On Preventing Overuse Injuries and Playing Pain-Free
Published: 6/17/2018 -
A Better Way to Teach Complex Skills, Borrowed From…Doggy Training?
Published: 6/10/2018 -
Listening to Music While Studying: Ok or Not Ok?
Published: 6/3/2018 -
Memorize More Music by Remembering to Press "Pause"?
Published: 5/27/2018 -
Rob Knopper: On Overcoming the Fear of Recording Yourself (and Making It Your New Favorite Practice Tool)
Published: 5/20/2018 -
“Mistake Rituals” and Why it's Important to Prepare for On-Stage Surprises
Published: 5/13/2018 -
Does Stress Make Us More Susceptible to Injury?
Published: 5/6/2018 -
Creativity Sounds Important…but at the Elite Level, How Valuable Is It Really?
Published: 4/29/2018 -
Peter Miksza: On the Overlooked Value of Improvisation in Musical Training
Published: 4/22/2018 -
Jeff Huber: On Preparing Mentally for Competition
Published: 4/15/2018 -
A Childhood Pastime That Could Help You Reduce Stress and Manage Audition-Day Nerves
Published: 4/1/2018
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.