381 Episodes

  1. Why Singing Could Enhance Your Daily Practice

    Published: 6/18/2023
  2. For More Effective Practice, Try…Longer…Pauses

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Published: 2/5/2023

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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.