The Bulletproof Musician

340 Episodes

1. For More Effective Practice, Try…Longer…Pauses

   Published: 6/11/2023
2. George Waddell: On the Hidden Consequences of Music Competitions

   Published: 6/4/2023
3. How to Make Mental Practice Even More Effective

   Published: 5/28/2023
4. The Superiority of Intentionally Imperfect Practice?

   Published: 5/21/2023
5. Menahem Pressler: On Following Your Heart

   Published: 5/14/2023
6. How to Find the Perfect Strings for You and Your Instrument

   Published: 5/7/2023
7. How to Learn Better From Failures (And Successes Too)

   Published: 4/30/2023
8. “Productive Failure”: Why Early Floundering Leads to Better Learning

   Published: 4/23/2023
9. Why Improvisation Should Be Part of Every Young Musician's Training

   Published: 4/16/2023
10. Two Ways to Simulate Performance Pressure (and Which Works Best)

    Published: 4/9/2023
11. ​Aaron Williamon: On Becoming a Better, Happier, and Healthier Musician

    Published: 4/2/2023
12. How Intentional Errors Could Accelerate Learning

    Published: 3/26/2023
13. How to Stay in a More Positive Headspace Before Performances

    Published: 3/19/2023
14. Get Unstuck in the Practice Room With a “Creative Pause”

    Published: 3/11/2023
15. Hans Jørgen Jensen: On Practicing With the Mind, Not Just the Fingers

    Published: 3/5/2023
16. How to Give Students Critical Feedback Without Crushing Their Confidence

    Published: 2/26/2023
17. How to Minimize Intrusive Thoughts When You’re Practicing

    Published: 2/19/2023
18. Boost Learning and Performance With Naps, Not Coffee!

    Published: 2/12/2023
19. Robert Duke: On the Value of Errors, and How Learning Really Works

    Published: 2/5/2023
20. 19 Things That Great Teachers Do

    Published: 1/29/2023