The Bulletproof Musician

340 Episodes

1. Kris Chesky: On Hearing Health, Earplugs, and How the Best Strategy for Protecting Young Musicians’ Ears Might Help Them Become Better Musicians Too

   Published: 2/7/2021
2. Does a Musician’s Physical Movements and Gestures Affect How Musical We Think They Are?

   Published: 1/31/2021
3. How to Cultivate Better Rhythm and Avoid Clipping Notes (and Rests) Short

   Published: 1/24/2021
4. For Better Rhythm and Timing, Count With Your Body Too, Not Just Your Mind

   Published: 1/17/2021
5. Stressed and Having Difficulty Getting Out of a Negative Thought Spiral? Here's How (and Why) Mother Nature May Be Able to Help

   Published: 1/10/2021
6. Make Practicing in 2021 a Little More Effective With These Top Tips From 2020

   Published: 1/3/2021
7. A Better Way to Present Ourselves on Social Media? A Simple Adjustment for Improved Mood and Greater Well-Being.

   Published: 12/27/2020
8. Regular Bragging vs. Humblebragging: Which Works Better?

   Published: 12/20/2020
9. Need a Break? Here’s a Simple Way to Boost Your Mood and Feel More Refreshed After a Long Week of Practice.

   Published: 12/13/2020
10. David Leisner: On Overcoming Focal Dystonia and Learning to Play With Ease

    Published: 12/6/2020
11. Toby Appel: On Learning to Trust Yourself

    Published: 11/22/2020
12. How Effective Is Mental Practice for Memorizing New Pieces?

    Published: 11/15/2020
13. Stressed, Anxious, and Feeling a Little Burned Out? Here’s How an “Awe Walk” Could Help.

    Published: 11/8/2020
14. Bob Fisher: On What It Takes to Become Great at Something and Set Multiple World Records (at Age 50+)

    Published: 11/1/2020
15. Having Long-Term Goals Is Important, but Research Suggests That We Should Enjoy the Little Things Too

    Published: 10/25/2020
16. Have a Tendency to Play “Too Safe” Under Pressure? Here’s a Daily Habit That Could Help You Play More Fearlessly on Stage.

    Published: 10/18/2020
17. A Counterintuitive Way to Build Confidence, a Tiny Bit Each Day

    Published: 10/11/2020
18. Jason Sulliman: On Why Fast, At-Tempo Practice Can Be More Efficient and Effective Than Slow Practice

    Published: 10/4/2020
19. How Using Social Media Apps Before Practicing Could Sabotage Practice Quality (and Performance) Over Time

    Published: 9/27/2020
20. What Does the Research Say About Having a Couple Drinks Before Performing?

    Published: 9/20/2020