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Roxy's Ride & Inspire RAWcast - Mountain Bike & Mindset PodcastParallels Between Music and MTB with Performance Psychologist Noa Kageyama #39Whether you're struggling with steep trails, feeling stuck in your skills, or just want to train smarter, this episode offers fresh insights from the world of elite music performance — applied directly to mountain biking. In this powerful conversation, Roxy talks with Noa Kageyama, performance psychologist and creator of The Bulletproof Musician, about the fascinating overlap between music and mountain biking, and what both worlds can teach us about motor learning, fear, and practice that truly sticks - not just "in the practice room", but when we actually need to perform.
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- What separate...2025-06-0834 min
GRACE under Pressure John BaldoniGRACE under pressure: Noa KageyamaPerformance psychologist Noa Kageyama (NY License #19280) is on the faculty of The Juilliard School and the Cleveland Institute of Music. A conservatory-trained violinist with degrees from Oberlin and Juilliard before completing a Ph.D. in counseling psychology at Indiana University, Noa now specializes in working with performing artists, teaching them how to utilize sport psychology principles and more consistently perform up to their full abilities under pressure.He has conducted workshops for institutions ranging from Northwestern University, New England Conservatory, Peabody, Eastman, Curtis, McGill University, and the U.S. Armed Forces School of Music...2024-12-1630 min
International Clarinet Association ClarinetCastICA ClarinetCast: Health and Wellness Committee: Noa KageyamaPerformance psychologist Noa Kageyama is on the faculty of The Juilliard School and the Cleveland Institute of Music. Formerly a conservatory-trained violinist with degrees from Oberlin and Juilliard before completing a Ph.D. in counseling psychology at Indiana University, Noa specializes in teaching musicians how to utilize sport psychology principles and demonstrate their full abilities under pressure.
Noa's work has appeared in media outlets such as The Wall Street Journal, NBC News, CNN, Slate, WNYC radio, Strings Magazine, Musical America, and Lifehacker. He maintains a coaching practice, teaches hundreds of musicians, educators, and learners through his live onlin...2024-10-151h 08
The Lonely Cello PodcastEpisode 18: Performance Psychology with Noa KageyamaNoa Kageyama's (MM, PhD) blog Bulletproof Musician has been essential reading for a lot of us since it began. It was such a treat to sit down and chat with Noa about how he got started, studying with Shinichi Suzuki, challenging the Gladwellification of performance psychology data, and so much more.
Find his blog here: https://bulletproofmusician.com/start-here/
You can enroll in courses (live cohorts and asynchronous learning) here: https://bulletproofmusician.com/courses/2023-10-1755 min
The Bulletproof MusicianThe Problem With Intense Laser-Like Focus in the Practice RoomWe tend to think of laser-like focus as a good thing - but sometimes this can lead to getting stuck obsessing about a particular section of music and working on it over and over, but with no real progress being made.How can we avoid this, and approach practicing so that we are able to boost our creative problem-solving abilities and come up with more effective solutions in less time?A 2017 study provides some surprising answers!The Problem With Intense Laser-Like Focus in the Practice Room* * *...2022-12-1810 min
The Bulletproof MusicianWhy a Little Self-Doubt Before Performing Could Be a Good ThingSelf-doubt is something that plagues us all from time to time. Whether it’s a rough semester in school, a trying week with a difficult conductor, or a string of auditions where it feels like we’ve stopped growing and hit a plateau, it can be easy to question our abilities and wonder if we have what it get any further down the path.Conventional wisdom suggests that we have to find a way to eliminate this self-doubt, but it turns out the relationship between self-doubt and performance may not be what you’d expect.Why a...2022-12-1107 min
The Bulletproof MusicianJennifer Montone: On the Unspoken Mental and Emotional Aspects of Being a MusicianJennifer Montone is Principal Horn of The Philadelphia Orchestra, and teaches at teaches at the Curtis Institute of Music and The Juilliard School. Jennifer is an active chamber musician, hs performed as a guest artist or soloist with numerous orchestras, and the recipient of an Avery Fisher Career Grant, also has a Grammy Award for her performance of the Penderecki Horn Concerto with the Warsaw National Philharmonic.Today’s episode is made extra special, in that I’m joined by guest co-host Catherine Cho (violin). A top prize-winner at the Hannover, Queen Elizabeth, and Montreal competitions, Catherine main...2022-12-0451 min
The Bulletproof MusicianWhy Telling Yourself to “Calm Down” Backstage May Be CounterproductiveMost people intuitively assume that the best way to address performance anxiety is to calm down, but research suggests that this may actually result in worse performances (?!).A 2013 paper describes three studies in different performance domains that give us a counterintuitive - and more effective - way to respond to performance anxiety. Why Telling Yourself to “Calm Down” Backstage May Be Counterproductive====* * *Have you ever wondered why it is exactly that things often sound better at home than they do on stage? If you’v...2022-11-2712 min
The Musician Centric PodcastBulletproof with Noa KageyamaStories? Questions? Thoughts? TEXT us here!If you are/were a music student or have taken an audition in the past 12 years, you know our guest, Noa Kageyama! Through his blog “The Bulletproof Musician” and more recently his podcast of the same name, Noa has made the field of performance psychology digestible and accessible for musicians. He tells us about his musical upbringing, what led him away from being a performer and how his removal from the performing world has given him a unique perspective. Noa shares the most surprising developments in the field of performance psyc...2022-11-1456 min
The Bulletproof MusicianWhy Trying to "Think Positive" All the Time Could Make You Feel WorseWe are often encouraged to maintain a positive mental attitude. And there are tons of books and blog posts devoted to explaining how important this is as well.But sometimes it can be exhausting to keep it up!So how important is it really, to maintain a positivity 24/7?Or could there be some hidden downsides?A 2018 study provides some counterintuitive findings, related not just to overall mental health and well-being, but performance as well.* * *Have you ever wondered why it is exactly that things...2022-11-1309 min
The Bulletproof MusicianKim Laskowski: On Developing a Beautiful Expressive Sound and Teaching Yourself How to LearnKim Laskowski has been the associate principal bassoonist of the NY Philharmonic since 2003, winning her position at age 48 - without a prior symphonic background.She shares her story in this episode, as well as tons of insights on practice and preparation, from how to listen, how to do repetitions in your practice without going on autopilot, and more. Kim Laskowski: On Developing a Beautiful Expressive Sound and Teaching Yourself How to Learn* * *Have you ever wondered why it is exactly that things often sound better at home than they do o...2022-11-0646 min
The Bulletproof MusicianHow Important is Listening to Recordings, Really?You've probably had teachers who encouraged you to listen to recordings, and one of the Suzuki method's core elements is the importance of listening to recordings. But does this actually help learning? Or is it just one of those things that we do because it sounds like the right thing to do, and we've always done it that way?A 2012 study provides some answers - and additional insights on different types of listening: passive listening and distracted listening. How Important is Listening to Recordings, Really?* * *Have you ever wondered why i...2022-10-3008 min
The Bulletproof MusicianThe Practice Strategy That Could “Bulletproof” Your Memory Under PressureThe Practice Strategy That Could “Bulletproof” Your Memory Under PressureStress and nerves have a tendency to disrupt our memory, but a 2016 study suggests that this isn't inevitable. And that if we integrate a particular kind of practice into the learning and memorization process, we can make our memory more "bulletproof" under pressure. The Practice Strategy That Could “Bulletproof” Your Memory Under Pressure* * *Have you ever wondered why it is exactly that things often sound better at home than they do on stage? If you’ve been confused (and frustrated) by the inconsistency of your performances, I put togethe...2022-10-2309 min
The Bulletproof MusicianA Better Way to Do Mental PracticeMost musicians (and athletes) have heard of mental practice, and have probably been encouraged to do it. But have you ever been taught *how* to do mental practice?Most research centers on whether mental practice works, or what type is best, but today's study looks at a strategy for learning how to do mental practice. And it describes a technique for how to get better at mental practice - and see changes in performance - even if you've never been very good at imagery in the past. A Better Way to Do Mental Practice2022-10-1611 min
The Bulletproof MusicianThe Problem With Time and Repetition-Based Practice Goals (And What to Do Instead)As common as it is to create practice goals centered around time or repetition (e.g. practice scales for 10 minutes every day), a 2012 study suggests that there could be a better way to set practice goals, that could lead to significantly greater improvements in the same amount of practice time. The Problem With Time and Repetition-Based Practice Goals (And What to Do Instead)* * *Have you ever wondered why it is exactly that things often sound better at home than they do on stage? If you’ve been confused (and frustrated) by...2022-10-0908 min
The Bulletproof MusicianWhen is the Optimal Time to Start Doing Performance Practice?We all know how valuable practice performances and mock auditions can be - but I think it's probably human nature to wait until everything is "ready" before we start recording and playing for others.Of course, how far in advance of an audition or performance should we be playing for others? Is it important that we wait until things are pretty close to being performance-ready? Or should we be aiming to play for others much sooner than we might otherwise assume? When is the Optimal Time to Start Doing Performance Practice?* * *2022-10-0211 min
The Bulletproof MusicianWhat Is More Effective for Learning - Praise or Criticism?Ever wonder what role praise and criticism plays in learning? Like, is there an optimal ratio of positive to negative that seems to work best?A 1976 analysis of legendary basketball coach John Wooden's coaching provides some surprising insights into what might actually work best. What Is More Effective for Learning - Praise or Criticism?Also, if you've been wanting to feel more comfortable performing, but aren't sure how to go about it, you might be interested in the live online 4-week class starting in October. Get all the details here: Performance Ps...2022-09-2511 min
The Bulletproof MusicianIs It Possible to Increase Your “Immunity” to Nerves? The Research Suggests Yes - And Here’s How to Do It.Ever wish there were a way to be less affected by nerves under pressure. Like, if there could be a flu shot equivalent for nerves to help "inoculate" you to pressure?Researchers have wondered this as well, and a pair of studies suggest that we totally can! Is It Possible to Increase Your “Immunity” to Nerves? The Research Suggests Yes - And Here’s How to Do It.* * *Have you ever wondered why it is exactly that things often sound better at home than they do on stage? If you’...2022-09-1807 min
corpSonore - sound, body, wellnessInterview with Noa KageyamaThis season we are kicking off our first interview episode with Noa Kageyama! Noa shared with us his journey into performance psychology for musicians, how performance psychology can benefit musicians, and what it looks like to work with him. Noa Kageyama bio: Performance psychologist Noa Kageyama is on the faculty of The Juilliard School and is a performance coach for the New World Symphony in Miami, FL. A conservatory-trained violinist with degrees from Oberlin and Juilliard before pursuing a Ph.D. in psychology at Indiana University, Noa now specializes in working with performing artists, teaching t...2022-09-1457 min
The Bulletproof MusicianWish You Could Memorize Better? Why a Little Bit of "Verbalization" Might Be the Missing Ingredient.Fear of memory slips is a common issue for many musicians. But I don't know that many of us have ever been taught specifically how to memorize either...Turns out there's a relatively simple strategy we can use to significantly improve how much of the new music we're learning "sticks" in our memory. Wish You Could Memorize Better? Why a Little Bit of "Verbalization" Might Be the Missing Ingredient.* * *Have you ever wondered why it is exactly that things often sound better at home than they do on stage? 2022-09-1107 min
The Bulletproof MusicianDavid Juncos & Elvire de Paiva e Pona: On ACT and a New Approach to Overcoming Performance AnxietyEliminating nerves, or staying positive and turning your inner critic into an optimist can be difficult, frustrating, and exhausting.But what if we didn't have to? What if there were another way, another path to performing optimally where we didn't have to fight our nerves quite so much?Today's guests share insights into a relatively new approach to managing nerves and performance stress that is gaining increasing interest in both sport and music circles - ACT. David Juncos & Elvire de Paiva e Pona: On ACT and a New Approach to Overcoming Performance Anxiety2022-09-0452 min
The Bulletproof MusicianOptimizing Practice: 2 Things That the Best Performers Do & 1 Thing That the Best “Improvers” DoThere are quite a few studies that have looked at the practice habits of top performers, but there are few that have looked at the practice habits of the top performers who also improve at the greatest rate.Today's study does just that and identifies one key practice process that's associated with the most growth and improvement. Optimizing Practice: 2 Things That the Best Performers Do & 1 Thing That the Best “Improvers” Do* * *Have you ever wondered why it is exactly that things often sound better at home than they do on stage...2022-08-2810 min
The Bulletproof MusicianWhy Ear Training Might Matter More Than You ThinkEver wonder why ear training is such an emphasis in the standard music curriculum? How important is it that we be good at it? What does it actually help us with?A 2004 study of pianists provides some answers! Why Ear Training Might Matter More Than You Think* * *Have you ever wondered why it is exactly that things often sound better at home than they do on stage? If you’ve been confused (and frustrated) by the inconsistency of your performances, I put together a FREE 4-minute quiz called the...2022-08-2107 min
The Bulletproof MusicianTwo Helpful Things to Think About on Stage, Right Before You Start PlayingTurns out what we think about right before we start playing can have a significant effect on how well we perform! So if your brain tends to suddenly imagine worst-case scenarios, or blank out, or get distracted, a recent tennis study provides some clues on what would be more helpful to keep our mind focused on instead. Two Helpful Things to Think About on Stage, Right Before You Start Playing* * *Have you ever wondered why it is exactly that things often sound better at home than they do on stage? I...2022-08-1408 min
The Bulletproof MusicianIf You Have Difficulty Staying Focused While Practicing, Could Clutter Be a Factor?Could clutter be affecting your ability to focus in the practice room? Research suggests that it could - and potentially affecting your learning as well! If You Have Difficulty Staying Focused While Practicing, Could Clutter Be a Factor?* * *Have you ever wondered why it is exactly that things often sound better at home than they do on stage? If you’ve been confused (and frustrated) by the inconsistency of your performances, I put together a FREE 4-minute quiz called the Mental Skills Audit, which will help you pinpoint your mental str...2022-08-0709 min
The Bulletproof MusicianMemory Reconsolidation: A Way to Dump Your Negative Audition and Performance Baggage?Ever find yourself reacting negatively to certain pieces or orchestral excerpts, not because you can't play it, but because there's still some mental or emotional "baggage" lingering in the background from previous negative experiences?Recent research suggests that it may be possible to "edit" or update these memories so that they don't carry so much weight. Memory Reconsolidation: A Way to Dump Your Negative Audition and Performance Baggage?* * *Have you ever wondered why it is exactly that things often sound better at home than they do on stage? I...2022-07-3111 min
The Bulletproof MusicianThree Ways to Teach Students How to Play More Expressively (Is There a “Best” Way?)Ever find yourself struggling to help a student play more expressively. With so many different approaches to choose from - e.g. imagery/metaphors to instructions to demonstrations/listening assignments, is there one that works best? Three Ways to Teach Students How to Play More Expressively (Is There a “Best” Way?)* * *Have you ever wondered why it is exactly that things often sound better at home than they do on stage? If you’ve been confused (and frustrated) by the inconsistency of your performances, I put together a FREE 4-minute quiz ca...2022-07-2409 min
The Bulletproof MusicianHow Making Mistakes Can Accelerate LearningEver worry that the mistakes you inadvertently make in the practice room could come back to bite you in the butt in performance?Turns out you may not have to worry as much as you'd think - as long as you're making mistakes the right way.Wait...what does that even mean?!More details in today's episode. =) How Making Mistakes Can Accelerate Learning* * *Have you ever wondered why it is exactly that things often sound better at home than they do on stage? If y...2022-07-1708 min
The Bulletproof MusicianThe Two Most Efficient (and Two Least Efficient) Memorization StrategiesI think we've all wondered what the most effective strategies for memorization might be. But have you ever wondered what the most efficient strategy might be? The one that gets you the furthest in the least amount of time?In today's episode, we'll explore four strategies for memorizing - all of which work, but two of which get you to the same place in much less time than the others. The Two Most Efficient (and Two Least Efficient) Memorization Strategies* * *Have you ever wondered why it is exactly that things o...2022-07-1011 min
The Bulletproof MusicianBrian Alegant: On the Difference Between MUSIC Theory and Music THEORYDid you enjoy music theory in school? Or did it just make your head hurt and wish you could be almost anywhere else instead?If you were never especially fond of music theory, this episode is for you. =) I'm joined by music theory professor Brian Alegant, and guest co-host violist Molly Gebrian (who taught music theory classes in her previous faculty position).We won't talk about seventh chords or modes, but instead, have a chat about how we can make it feel more like MUSIC theory than music THEORY. * * *2022-07-0350 min
The Bulletproof MusicianWhy Your Playing (or Singing) Tends to Become Less Musically Expressive on StageEver wonder why your playing or singing (or that of your students) tends to be less expressive under pressure? A 2015 study provides some clues on what exactly happens to the expressiveness of our playing when we're on stage, and even some details on what exactly happens with a particular aspect of expressiveness - phrasing that makes it sound less musical. Why Your Playing (or Singing) Tends to Become Less Musically Expressive on Stage* * *Have you ever wondered why it is exactly that things often sound better at home than they...2022-06-2609 min
The Bulletproof MusicianDo the Best Performers Also Provide the Best Advice?Whether in music, sports, fitness, or in business, there’s often a tendency for us to assume that the best performers in any domain have the most valuable advice to offer. Of course, there’s a common counter-narrative which suggests that sometimes the best athletes, the top performers at work, and the most shredded folks at the gym, don’t necessarily make the best teachers. So…which is it? Is a person’s performance a pretty good predictor of the quality of their advice? Or are performance and advice-giving two very different things? Do the Best...2022-06-1910 min
Sound Mind PodcastPractice: Noa KageyamaMusical performance and improvement expert Noa Kageyama talks with Dan Monte about breaking down commonly held perceptions on musical and technical growth. Working outside of typically binary narratives of success or failure, they discuss tactics and research toward a goal of musical development and progress.2022-06-1542 min
The Bulletproof MusicianWhy Thinking Out Loud Could Help You Become a More Efficient PracticerEver find yourself getting sucked into mindless repetitions, despite your best intentions to practice more thoughtfully and efficiently? Research suggests that thinking out loud could enhance problem-solving, essentially making you a more efficient and effective practicer. Why Thinking Out Loud Could Help You Become a More Efficient Practicer* * *Have you ever wondered why it is exactly that things often sound better at home than they do on stage? If you’ve been confused (and frustrated) by the inconsistency of your performances, I put together a FREE 4-minute quiz ca...2022-06-1208 min
All Keyed UpNoa Kageyama: Help Your Students Work Through Stage FrightNoa Kageyama, performance psychologist and faculty at the Juilliard School, offers thoughts on stage fright and performance anxiety. Topics discussed include the relationship between stage fright and performance quality, the advantages children receive from working through stage fright, how to prepare to combat stage fright in the weeks leading up to a performance, what to do at the moment of the performance, and the relationship between anxiety and excitement and how teachers can use this relationship to their advantage."2022-06-1038 min
The Bulletproof MusicianPeter Keller: On Becoming More Skilled Ensemble Musicians with Insights from Cognitive ScienceEver wonder what it is that makes for great ensemble "chemistry"? Like, what are the underlying skills that make some musicians especially easy and fun to play with? Peter Keller is a trombonist/composer-turned-music psychologist, who studies the neural and behavioral bases underlying effective ensemble playing. In this episode, he shares some insights from cognitive science that could enable us to be more effective musical collaborators, whether playing in a duo, quartet, or orchestra.* * *Have you ever wondered why it is exactly that things often sound better at home than...2022-06-0549 min
The Bulletproof MusicianAn “Awkward” Way to Increase Motivation and Make More Progress Towards Your GoalsEver find yourself wishing you could get better at something, but getting stuck somewhere along the way? And facing a lot of internal resistance to doing the uncomfortable, awkward things that you know would help you get there? A recent study provides some insights on why this is, and what we can do about it. An “Awkward” Way to Increase Motivation and Make More Progress Towards Your Goals.* * *Have you ever wondered why it is exactly that things often sound better at home than they do on stage? If y...2022-05-2909 min
The Bulletproof MusicianHow to Clear Your Mind of Worries Before a Big Performance (revisited)Ever notice how mean and distracting (and unhelpful) your inner critic can be on stage? Previous research has found that writing out our worries right before a test (as counterintuitive as that sounds) can help to improve test performance. But would something like this work with musical performance as well? How to Clear Your Mind of Worries Before a Big Performance (revisited)* * *Have you ever wondered why it is exactly that things often sound better at home than they do on stage? If you’ve been confused (and fr...2022-05-2210 min
The Bulletproof MusicianEvidence That Performing From Memory May Be More Challenging for Pianists Than Others (What?!)Anecdotally at least, fear of memory slips seems to come up more often for pianists than for some other instruments. Is this because of how many notes they have? Or is there something else about the instrument itself that contributes to an increased risk of memory slips in performance (unless one adjusts their practice habits to account for this)? Evidence That Performing From Memory May Be More Challenging for Pianists Than Others (What?!)* * *Have you ever wondered why it is exactly that things often sound better at home than they do on...2022-05-1508 min
The Bulletproof MusicianDo You Struggle With Unreliable Memory on Stage? Perhaps Your Memorization Strategy is Missing This Key ingredient...Memory slips can be a scary thing and a major cause of anxiety on stage. But it's not a skill that we tend to think of much in our daily practice... We know from previous research that mental practice plus physical practice leads to better learning than physical practice alone. Could the same thing be true for memory too? Like, could substituting a bit of mental practice for physical practice lead to more reliable memory than physical practice alone? Do You Struggle With Unreliable Memory on Stage? Perhaps Your Memorization Strategy is Missing...2022-05-0807 min
The Bulletproof MusicianKeith Underwood (Part 2): On Breathing and the Problem With Thinking of Air as the Solution to Everything.As instinctive and natural a process as breathing is in our moment-to-moment existence, breathing efficiently and effectively so as to produce a beautiful sound that projects, clear articulation, smooth, connected phrases, etc. can be a real challenge (or so I hear)! In Part 2 of my chat with flutist Keith Underwood, we get into the topic of breathing, and Keith explains and demonstrates a whole range of concepts that will help you play more effortlessly, and better understand how to "play on the breath, not with the breath." Keith Underwood (Part 2): On Breathing and the Problem...2022-05-0151 min
The Bulletproof MusicianKeith Underwood (Part 1): On the Art of Imitation, and How to Glean Transformative Insights From Great Musicians to Level Up Your Playing.Flutist and educator Keith Underwood shares insights on what (and how) we can learn from our favorite musicians so as to level up our playing in some pretty transformative ways. And how doing so can potentially make practicing and recording way more fun as well! Keith Underwood (Part 1): On the Art of Imitation, and How to Glean Insights From Great Musicians to Level Up Your Playing.* * *Have you ever wondered why it is exactly that things often sound better at home than they do on stage? If you’ve been co...2022-04-2450 min
The Cello Sherpa Podcast"Becoming a Bulletproof Musician" - An Interview with Noa Kageyama, Performance Psychologist at the Juilliard SchoolThe Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Noa Kageyama, who is a Performance Psychologist on faculty at The Juilliard School and the New World Symphony. They talk about his journey from a violinist to becoming one of the leading experts in the field of performance psychology. Noa also shares about the work he does with musicians and educators to help manage performance anxiety through extensive training and exercises focused on how to help you perform at your best under pressure. For more information on Noa Kageyama and the groundbreaking work that he does, visit https://bulletproofmusician.co...2022-04-2232 min
The Bulletproof MusicianHow Mental Imagery Can Help You Become a Better (Or More "Psychic") Chamber Music PartnerYou know how some musicians seem to be almost "psychic" in their ability to play together and be totally in sync with one another? Ever wonder how they do this? Is it just experience, or something else? A couple imagery studies provide some intriguing clues on what they might be doing, that facilitates next-level ensemble coordination. How Mental Imagery Can Help You Become a Better (Or More "Psychic") Chamber Music Partner* * *Have you ever wondered why it is exactly that things often sound better at home than they do on...2022-04-1707 min
The Bulletproof MusicianHow Does One Learn to Play More Musically?How much emotion should we be feeling internally for a musically effective performance? Is there such a thing as feeling too much emotion when performing? And is playing more musically something we can learn, or is it something innate? How Does One Learn to Play More Musically?* * *Have you ever wondered why it is exactly that things often sound better at home than they do on stage? If you’ve been confused (and frustrated) by the inconsistency of your performances, I put together a FREE 4-minute quiz called the Mental Sk...2022-04-1010 min
The Bulletproof MusicianDo We Really Sound as Terrible on Stage as We Sometimes Think We Do?Ever notice how after performances, your family, friends, and teachers seem to think that the performance went better than you thought it went? Is this just because they're being nice, or is this a real thing? As in, is there something about being on stage that makes us perceive our own playing differently than how others perceive our playing? Do We Really Sound as Terrible on Stage as We Sometimes Think We Do?* * *Have you ever wondered why it is exactly that things often sound better at home than they do on...2022-04-0308 min
The Bulletproof Musician"Quiet Eye": A Technique to Enhance Performance When You're NervousEver notice how nerves can make us feel pressure to rush into the opening of a performance, and start before we feel truly settled and ready? Turns out that one of the keys to starting off more effectively may have to do with our eyes, and what we look at or focus on in the moments right before beginning. How so? A 2014 study gives us some intriguing clues... "Quiet Eye": A Technique to Enhance Performance When You're Nervous* * *Have you ever wondered why it is exactly that things...2022-03-2709 min
The Bulletproof MusicianProne to Procrastinating? Why the Way You Set Deadlines Could Make Things Worse, Not Better.When it comes to getting things done, do you find it helpful to set deadlines? And if so, do shorter deadlines work better, or longer ones? Research suggests that in some cases, no deadline could be best (what?!). And at other times, the wrong kind of deadline can make us more, not less, likely to procrastinate. Prone to Procrastinating? Why the Way You Set Deadlines Could Make Things Worse, Not Better.* * *Have you ever wondered why it is exactly that things often sound better at home than they do on...2022-03-2008 min
The Bulletproof MusicianHaving a Bad Practice Day? Turn It Into a Good One With This 3-Step Self-Coaching Technique.We've probably all had teachers who told us that their goal is to help us learn how to teach ourselves. But how do we do that exactly? A 2006 study lays out a 3-step self-coaching process that we can use to become better teachers to ourselves. Or even share with our students as kind of a how-to-become-a-better-practicer cheat sheet. Having a Bad Practice Day? Turn It Into a Good One With This 3-Step Self-Coaching Technique.* * *Have you ever wondered why it is exactly that things often sound better at home than...2022-03-1209 min
The Bulletproof MusicianAdina Mornell: On Learning How to Practice in Such a Way That Performing Can Be Something We Enjoy, Rather Than FearPianist, educator, and music psychology researcher Adina Mornell shares insights on the four component of stage fright (and what to do about each), and describes some of the key takeaways from recent studies she has done on how to not only practice more effectively, but prepare in such a way that we can enjoy ourselves more on stage too. Adina Mornell: On Learning How to Practice in Such a Way That Performing Can Be Something We Enjoy, Rather Than Fear* * *Have you ever wondered why it is exactly that things often sound...2022-03-061h 02
The Bulletproof MusicianHow to Get Your Brain to Do More Learning BETWEEN Practice SessionsWhen we think of optimizing learning, we tend to think of practice strategies and how to make our time in the practice room more effective. But much like working out and building muscle, a good bit of motor learning actually occurs outside of the practice room, BETWEEN practice sessions. So what can we do to maximize the motor learning that occurs between practice sessions? How to Get Your Brain to Do More Learning BETWEEN Practice Sessions* * *Have you ever wondered why it is exactly that things often sound better at...2022-02-2708 min
The Bulletproof MusicianHow to Get Yourself to Practice When You Don't Feel Like ItEver have one of those days where you just can't get yourself to practice? Or maybe that's a little bit how every day feels? Turns out there's an intriguing motivation "hack" of sorts that could make it easier to start practicing, and naturally increase your motivation to do so. It even has a cool name - the "Zeigarnik effect." How to Get Yourself to Practice When You Don't Feel Like It* * *Have you ever wondered why it is exactly that things often sound better at home than they do on...2022-02-2007 min
The Bulletproof MusicianWhy You Get Sucked Down the YouTube Rabbit Hole When Practicing (And How to Prevent This Without Having to Break Up With YouTube)Ever find yourself in the middle of a practice session, take a moment to check your texts, and then realize an hour has gone by as you got sucked down some random internet rabbit hole or another? Why does this happen? And what can you do to prevent this without resorting to the nuclear option of airplane mode or an app that blocks you from the internet for a set period of time? Why You Get Sucked Down the YouTube Rabbit Hole When Practicing (And How to Prevent This Without Having to Break Up With...2022-02-1308 min
The Bulletproof MusicianJoshua Weilerstein: On a Conductor’s Journey, and Why It Might Be Awesome if Every Musician Spent a Day in a Conductor’s ShoesEver wonder what's going through the mind of a conductor, in rehearsal or in a performance? Conductor Joshua Weilerstein shares his own journey from violinist to conductor, and sheds some light on what a conductor is thinking about in the practice room, in rehearsal, and in performance. And why it might be kind of awesome if every musician had a chance to conduct for a day. Joshua Weilerstein: On a Conductor’s Journey, and Why It Might Be Awesome if Every Musician Spent a Day in a Conductor’s Shoes* * *Have...2022-02-0651 min
The Bulletproof MusicianResearch-Tested Practice Strategies That Will Help You Learn New Pieces FasterLearning a bunch of practice strategies can elevate the effectiveness of your practice, but a 2015 study of college music students suggests that supplementing this with additional self-regulation strategies can elevate your practice effectiveness even more! And what are self-regulation strategies, exactly? Check out the episode to learn more about a couple simple and effective - but easy to neglect - self-regulation strategies. Research-Tested Practice Strategies That Will Help You Learn New Pieces Faster* * *Have you ever wondered why it is exactly that things often sound better at home...2022-01-3010 min
The Bulletproof MusicianHow the Things You Say to Your Students Can Change the Positivity (Or Negativity) of Their Inner VoiceWe all have an inner voice. Sometimes it's a supportive presence, but often, it can be pretty critical and even a little abusive at times. Research suggests that the way we talk to our students and provide feedback may actually be able to shape their inner dialogue - for better, or for worse. How the Things You Say to Your Students Can Change the Positivity (Or Negativity) of Their Inner Voice* * *Have you ever wondered why it is exactly that things often sound better at home than they do on...2022-01-2308 min
The Bulletproof MusicianDoes Perfectionism Really “Kill” Creativity? If So, What’s the Alternative?There are a lot of articles on the internet suggesting that perfectionism "kills" creativity. But is that really true? A team of Canadian researchers were curious about this exact question, and put together a study to find out if there was anything to this. And if so, what a better, creativity-optimizing alternative might be. Does Perfectionism Really “Kill” Creativity? If So, What’s the Alternative?* * *Have you ever wondered why it is exactly that things often sound better at home than they do on stage? If you’ve been con...2022-01-1608 min
The Bulletproof MusicianA Practice Strategy That Could Potentially Be Twice as Effective as Regular Practice?Do you get bored of doing lots and lots of repetition in the practice room? The good news is that there's a better (and more interesting) way to get your repetitions in. A way that at least in one 2016 study led to a 2x performance improvement in the same amount of time! A Practice Strategy That Could Potentially Be Twice as Effective as Regular Practice?* * *Have you ever wondered why it is exactly that things often sound better at home than they do on stage? If you’ve been confused (an...2022-01-0908 min
The Bulletproof MusicianHow to Be a Little More Awesome in 2022? Try These Top Tips and Insights From 2021.Looking for some new ways to freshen up your practice routine, get off of a plateau, or find some new inspiration for 2022? Try some of these tips and insights from 2021's podcast guests - Kristian Steenstrup, Vivian Hornik Weilerstein, Merry Peckham, Daniel Matsukawa, Ann Bergeron, Natasha Brofsky, Roger Tapping, Lori Schiff, Timothy Kantor, Paul Kantor, Virginia Weckstrom, Astrid Schween, and Kris Chesky. How to Be a Little More Awesome in 2022? Try These Top Tips and Insights From 2021.* * *Have you ever wondered why it is exactly that things often sound better at home...2022-01-0258 min
The Bulletproof MusicianWhy Practicing Practicing from an Early Age is So ImportantI stumbled across a home video of me practicing as a young child the other day and was horrified to hear how completely unorganized, unthoughtful, and un-deliberate my practice was at that age. Which made me wonder - can young kids be trusted to practice effectively? A 2010 study provides some clues on what happens at home during the week between lessons, and a couple things teachers can do to make sure this time is being spent making things better, not worse! Why Practicing Practicing from an Early Age is So Important* * *2021-12-2610 min
The Bulletproof MusicianTwo Approaches to Memorization - One of Which Can Leave You Lost and Stranded if You Rely on It Too Much!Some people seem to have a really easy time with memorizing new pieces. Or at least, they seem to be really confident and secure in their memory. Is there something they know that we don't? Are they doing anything differently in the practice room? https://bulletproofmusician.com/musicians-seem-memorization-naturals-can-become-one* * *Have you ever wondered why it is exactly that things often sound better at home than they do on stage? If you’ve been confused (and frustrated) by the inconsistency of your performances, I put together a FREE 4-minute quiz called the Me...2021-12-1909 min
The Bulletproof MusicianNot Sure How to Do Mental Practice? Here's a 7-Point "How-To" GuideWe've all heard stories of athletes and musicians using visualization or mental practice to enhance their learning or performance. But how exactly are we supposed to do it? In this episode, you'll learn about PETTLEP; a 7-point "how-to" set of guidelines, developed by two British researchers, drawing from the research in performance psych and neuroscience. Not Sure How to Do Mental Practice? Here's a 7-Point "How-To" Guide* * *Have you ever wondered why it is exactly that things often sound better at home than they do on stage? If...2021-12-1210 min
The Bulletproof MusicianKristian Steenstrup: On Singing, Solfège, and Cultivating a More Efficient Approach to Learning New Music.Have you ever wondered why solfège is such a constant in most music curricula? Or why teachers often ask us to sing in lessons? And if any of this is ever going to pay off in meaningful ways? A recent Danish study suggests that integrating a bit of singing into one's practice might indeed have some real worthwhile benefits. Lead author and trumpet professor Kristian Steenstrup drops by to chat for a bit and shares more details on what they found, plus an intriguing 4-step process for learning new music a little more efficiently. K...2021-12-0550 min
openARTedNoa Kageyama: effective practice, performance coaching, memory lapses, performance psychologyA conversation with musicians' performance psychologist Noa Kageyama. Noa is a founder of Bulletproof musician platform where you can find a lot of interesting material about practice hacks and mental skills to help you reach your highest level of performance. He is currently working at the Julliard School in New York and I am so happy that I had a chance to talk with Noa and to find out how to improve my piano practice and to literally save time and become a better performer. Join us and find out about certain skills to become a more effective learner. 2021-12-021h 05
The Bulletproof MusicianStruggling to Get a Tricky Passage up to Tempo? Why Slow, Accurate Practice May Actually Be the Problem.We've all been told that slow practice is important. And while it's certainly an important tool to have in your toolbox, there is research which suggests that slow practice can potentially cause problems too, if we are too focused on slow, accurate playing in the early stages of learning something new. What?! In today's episode, you'll learn why this is, and two strategies to help you learn a new piece at the goal tempo from day 1. Struggling to Get a Tricky Passage up to Tempo? Why Slow, Accurate Practice May Actually Be the...2021-11-2818 min
The Bulletproof MusicianEvidence That Too Much Consistency in Practice Could Potentially Hinder the Learning Process (What?!)The traditional method of learning is to try to learn the correct "textbook" way of performing a skill, and to do lots and lots of repetitions of that exact movement. But there's some increasing research in the last 20 years which suggests that this may not always lead to the best learning or performance. And that doing a bunch of goofy "wrong" repetitions that one would never do in performance could actually lead to more consistently and high-level execution of that skill. What?! Evidence That Too Much Consistency in Practice Could Potentially Hinder the...2021-11-2111 min
The Bulletproof MusicianWhy Too-Short Practice Breaks Could Undermine Your LearningI know we've all been told (and experienced first-hand) that cramming doesn't work, and learn better when our practice or study sessions are spaced out over time. But why? What's actually happening in our brains, that makes spaced practice more effective? Why Too-Short Practice Breaks Could Undermine Your Learning* * *Have you ever wondered why it is exactly that things often sound better at home than they do on stage? If you’ve been confused (and frustrated) by the inconsistency of your performances, I put together a FREE 4-minute qu...2021-11-1407 min
Intersections PodcastNoa Kageyama on Thriving Under Pressure and Becoming a Bulletproof PerformerListen to Noa Kageyama, an eminent performance psychologist and coach, widely known as the 'Bulletproof Musician', in conversation with Prof. Hitendra Wadhwa, exclusively on Intersections. You will learn what it takes to stay calm under pressure, deliver your best, and become a Bulletproof Performer. Noa specializes in teaching performing artists how to utilize sports psychology principles to more consistently demonstrate their full abilities under pressure.2021-11-1158 min
The Bulletproof MusicianVivian Hornik Weilerstein: On Listening, Leading, and Learning How to Be More in Sync With Your Music-Making Partners.Whether you're a pianist, a singer, or instrumentalist, I'm sure you've had the experience of feeling a sort of musical "chemistry" when collaborating with other musicians. In this month's conversation, pianist and educator Vivian Hornik Weilerstein shares insights on how pianists can be better listeners, leaders, and collaborators with their music-making partners. And though I originally approached this episode with pianists in mind, I think you'll find that everything Vivian talks about applies to non-pianists who wish to collaborate more effectively with their keyboard colleagues as well!* * *Have you ever wondered why...2021-11-0745 min
The Bulletproof MusicianHow Do Experts Get Even Better? 5 Lessons From the Practice of Expert vs. Intermediate Athletes.Ever wish you could be a fly on the wall of the practice room of a well-known performer and watch or listen to how they practice? A team of researchers did something close to this - they videotaped expert and intermediate-level athletes practicing for the same exact amount of time, measured their improvement (the experts improved more), and then traced this back to specific differences in what they each group did with their practice time. There were four key differences - differences that I think musicians (or athletes) at any level could benefit from!2021-10-3111 min
The Better Podcast with Joe TowneJoe Towne with Noa Kageyama on the Discipline of PlayJoe chats with performance psychologist Noa Kageyama about his musical journey starting with training with Dr. Shinichi Suzuki as a young musician to learning how to practice as a teenager and getting his undergraduate degree from Juilliard. He shares what studying with an olympic sports psychologist taught him about navigating performance anxiety and the insight that prompted him to learn the secrets of peak performance while getting his Doctorate in Psychology. Ultimately, whether standing on a stage at Lincoln Center, or in a classroom in front of the next generation of world class musicians, Noa shares insights about effective...2021-10-281h 38
The Bulletproof MusicianWhat to Do When Everyone Thinks You're Great - But You Feel Like a FailureI think we all go through moments in life where we feel like failures. But has this ever gotten to a point where even though on paper, you are not at all a failure, you still feel like one? And even when everyone else seems to think you're pretty terrific? It's not a silver bullet, but the "directed abstraction" technique could help all of us become a little more confident and cultivate a stronger belief in ourselves. What to Do When Everyone Thinks You're Great - But You Feel Like a Failure* * *2021-10-2408 min
The Bulletproof MusicianIf We Want to Maximize Learning, is It Better to Focus on Our Failures? Or Our Successes?Mistakes may be inevitable, and there sure are lots of inspirational quotes out there on how important it is to learn from failure... But is that really the best way to learn? Is there any value in learning from successes? Is one better than the other? If We Want to Maximize Learning, is It Better to Focus on Our Failures? Or Our Successes?* * *Have you ever wondered why it is exactly that things often sound better at home than they do on stage? If you’ve been confused (and frustrated) by...2021-10-1708 min
The Bulletproof MusicianEvidence That Listening to a Recording Could Accelerate the Learning Process for New RepertoireSometimes we don't have the luxury of time, and just have to get new repertoire into our fingers quickly, and up to a playable level asap. When that's the case, can listening to a recording really help to accelerate that process? And by how much? A 2014 study provides some clues on how much of a difference this might make in accelerating the learning process. Evidence That Listening to a Recording Could Accelerate the Learning Process for New Repertoire* * *Have you ever wondered why it is exactly that things...2021-10-1007 min
The Bulletproof MusicianMerry Peckham: On Rehearsing, Performing, and Growing as a Musician (And Person!) in Chamber MusicNavigating ensemble rehearsals can in many ways be trickier than figuring out how to practice effectively on your own. But it can be so much fun and incredibly rewarding too! Given that many musicians are returning to ensemble rehearsals after many months away, I thought I'd ask cellist and Cavani Quartet founding member Merry Peckham to share some of her insights on effective rehearsal techniques, score study, and how to not turn on each other in your next rehearsal! Merry Peckham: On Rehearsing, Performing, and Growing as a Musician (And Person!) in Chamber Music* * *2021-10-0343 min
The Bulletproof MusicianA 5-Step Strategy for Enhanced Motor Skill Learning (Especially if You're an Older Learner!)Ever notice how learning new things seems to get harder (and slower) as you age? It's not your imagination - but there do seem to be some strategies that could help us offset this a bit. One is a learning "metastrategy" simply called the "Five-Step Strategy" and has been shown to enhance learning in both young adults and older learners (~65 years) as well! A 5-Step Strategy for Enhanced Motor Skill Learning (Especially if You're an Older Learner!)* * *Have you ever wondered why it is exactly that things often...2021-09-2610 min
The Bulletproof MusicianHaving Difficulty Turning Off the Worries? Here Are the Strategies That Research Suggests May Work Best.Whether it's an upcoming performance, audition, or just life stuff, it can be difficult to stop worrying or ruminating about things that stress you out. But not only does this feel pretty crummy, it prolongs the stress response as well. A recent meta-analysis looked through 10,000+ studies, and identified seven strategies that seemed to be the most effective in not only stopping worries and rumination, but contributed to better health outcomes as well. Having Difficulty Turning Off the Worries? Here Are the Strategies That Research Suggests May Work Best.* * *Have you...2021-09-1910 min
The Bulletproof MusicianFeeling a Bit Down and Unmotivated? This Motivation Hack Might Help You Get More Done and Perk Up a Bit.Getting back into the rhythm of "normal" life is something that I think a lot of folks are grappling with at the moment. And so if your motivation isn't where you'd like it to be, it turns out there might be an interesting motivation "hack" that may help increase your chances of getting things done, and possibly even put you in a slightly more positive headspace too. Feeling a Bit Down and Unmotivated? This Motivation Hack Might Help You Get More Done and Perk Up a Bit.* * *Have you ever wondered why...2021-09-1209 min
The Bulletproof MusicianDaniel Matsukawa: On Cultivating a Great Sound, and Three Components of Becoming a Better PracticerIn this month's conversation, Philadelphia Orchestra principal bassoonist Daniel Matsukawa shares insights on three things to focus on to become a better practicer, how to cultivate not just a good but a GREAT sound, and much more! Daniel Matsukawa: On Cultivating a Great Sound, and Three Components of Becoming a Better Practicer* * *Have you ever wondered why it is exactly that things often sound better at home than they do on stage? If you’ve been confused (and frustrated) by the inconsistency of your performances, I put together a FREE 4-m...2021-09-0550 min
Creative BaggageNo. 58: The Joy of Quitting (ft. Noa Kageyama)In this episode, we continue our conversation with Noa Kageyama about his decision to quit music. He describes how much lighter everything felt for him, as the work towards mastery would have never ended. We also discuss deconstructing the rigid structures of the music world and embracing making music for fun, both for professionals and amateurs.
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The Bulletproof MusicianDifficulty Getting to Sleep? Try “Serial Diverse Imaging” - a Crafty Way to Trick Your Brain Into Going to Sleep.Difficulty getting to sleep and staying asleep seems to be increasingly common in these pandemic times. Which can not only have a negative on our physical and mental health and ability to learn and improve in the practice room, but can also just be plain annoying and frustrating too. If you're tired of tossing and turning and clock-watching, the serial diverse imaging or "cognitive shuffle" strategy might be worth a try! Difficulty Getting to Sleep? Try “Serial Diverse Imaging” - a Crafty Way to Trick Your Brain Into Going to Sleep....2021-08-2911 minCreative BaggageNo. 57: Being Honest with Yourself (ft. Noa Kageyama)In this episode, we talk to Dr. Noa Kageyama about his journey from violinist to performance psychologist. He describes his early success with music, which led him to summer festivals, competitions, and conservatory, and shares the moment he realized that he did not want to become a professional musician. Noa’s story gives us great insight on how to be honest with ourselves about our true desires, motivations, and tendencies.
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The Bulletproof MusicianWish You Could Be Less Stressed on Concert Days? Try This Unexpected Activity, Used by an Olympic Gold Medalist (and Grandmothers Everywhere 🙂)Gold medal-winning diver Tom Daley was recently in the news for being spotted knitting in the stands at the Olympics. He said that this was his "secret weapon" for staying calm, managing stress, and staying in a better headspace before competing. Does he know something we don't? Could knitting be a viable strategy for managing pre-competition stress? There is actually a tiny bit of research on this, and that's what we'll take a look at in today's episode. Wish You Could Be Less Stressed on Concert Days? Try This Unexpected Activity, Used by...2021-08-2207 min
The Bulletproof MusicianAdequate Learning Vs Overlearning: How Many Repetitions Is Enough?How many repetitions if a tricky passage is enough to get it securely into "muscle memory?" Is two perfect repetitions in a row good enough? Is 5 better? 7? Is aiming for 10 just a waste of time and energy? Research on "overlearning" provides some clues on how many repetitions might be "enough." Adequate Learning Vs Overlearning: How Many Repetitions Is Enough?* * *Have you ever wondered why it is exactly that things often sound better at home than they do on stage? If you’ve been confused (and frustrated) by...2021-08-1510 min
Music Studio Startup: Helping music teachers thrive as entrepreneurs078 - Noa Kageyama on Building a Personally Fulfilling BusinessToday’s guest, Noa Kageyama, got an early start as a violinist studying with none other than THE Dr. Suzuki - founder of the Suzuki method. Everything was on track for his performance career when he took a class at Juilliard that exposed him to sports performance psychology and the trajectory of his career shifted. Today Noa’s sharing the startup story of his blog, The Bulletproof Musician. He talks about how he thought he had run out of content ideas after the first month of writing, but has managed to keep finding interesting things to share more...2021-03-3142 min
Integrated Music Teaching PodcastTC224: Helping Students Cope with Performance Anxiety with Noa Kageyama (archives)Thanks for reading TC224: Helping Students Cope with Performance Anxiety with Noa Kageyama (archives) from TopMusic.co.
Today, we’re taking an investigative look at the psychology behind performance anxiety, what creates it, and the things you can do leading up to a performance in order to perform more freely. Dr Noa Kageyama, a leading performance psychologist and faculty member at The Juilliard School, joins us to talk about the factors that create ... TC224: Helping Students Cope with Performance Anxiety with Noa Kageyama (archives)
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Is it Recess Yet? Confessions of a Former Child ProdigyDr. Noa Kageyama. "Focus on growth." On growth mindset versus fixed mindset and what we can learn from making music.Subscribe to the podcast here! Noa Kageyama, Bulletproof MusicianNoa teaches at the Juilliard SchoolThe Suzuki MethodNoa got a double degree at OberlinDon Greene, Ph.d, Performance Mastery TrainerSeymour Bernstein, pianist and pedagogueEthan Hawke and his film about Seymour BernsteinThis is Your Brain on Jazz: Researchers Use MRI to Study Spontaneity, CreativitySeth GodinAlexander TechniqueHidden Brain: The Edge EffectIvan Galamian, legendary violin teacher of Itzhak Perlman a...2020-11-2953 min
All Business with Jeffrey HayzlettThe Sweet Sounds of High Performance with Dr. Noa KageyamaOn this special episode of All Business with Jeffrey Hayzlett, listen in to the complete interview between Jeffrey and Dr. Noa Kageyama captured during a recent C-Suite Network Digital Discussion.When we think of who’s a high performer, our brains are programmed to think about athletes or c-level executives at the top of their game. Their margin of error is small, the fan base is vocal and stockholders are looking out for the bottom line. But, we should include musicians on this list as the hours of training, the level of skill, and the toll it can...2020-07-1145 minIntegrated Music Teaching PodcastTC187: Noa Kageyama and Rob Knopper on Maximizing Results with Online LessonsThanks for reading TC187: Noa Kageyama and Rob Knopper on Maximizing Results with Online Lessons from TopMusic.co.
Are you a piano teacher and tech newbie trying to figure out how to maximize your results with online lessons? In this episode, I’m sharing audio from a webinar I conducted with Dr Noa Kageyama A.K.A. The Bulletproof Musician and Rob Knopper from the MET Opera Orchestra. You’ll get heaps of ideas to help you ... TC187: Noa Kageyama and Rob Knopper on Maximizing Results with Online Lessons
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Musicality NowBecoming a Bulletproof Musician, with Noa KageyamaToday we have the distinct pleasure of talking with Noa Kageyama, whose website and podcast The Bulletproof Musician is known as the leading source for the most up-to-date research-based insights and strategies for practice and performance in music. He tackles topics like deliberate practice, accelerated learning, stage fright, and recovering from mistakes, and does so not only as a musician himself but as an expert in the fields of music and sports psychology. Noa started in music as a toddler and went on to study at Julliard - but as you’ll learn in this con...2018-12-111h 12
The Violin Geek PodcastPerformance psychology for musicians: an interview with Dr Noa Kageyama (12/28/12) Join Laurel Thomsen and special guest Dr. Noa Kageyama, the Performance Psychology Professor at Julliard, for a talk on learning to become not just a better player, but a better performer. If you want to develop a successful pre-performance routine, play confidently in front of an audience, make a great first impression, and learn tricks for effective playing and practicing, please listen in and take notes! Visit Dr. Noa at www.bulletproofmusician.com, on Facebook, and check out his home study course "Beyond Practicing". Visit Laurel Thomsen at www.laurelthomsen.com Please...2018-11-3000 minIs it Recess Yet? Confessions of a Former Child ProdigyBONUS EPISODE: "What if there isn't a 'winner'?" Bonus Chat with Performance Psychologist Noa KageyamaIn this BONUS TRACK interview with performance psychologist, Noa Kageyama, listen to Noa “coach” me in my post-interview performance evaluation! In this super meta moment, we have a 'behind the scenes' chat and engage in CANDID conversation about our interview - unedited! Hear what happens when we forget about the mic and just talk.
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Noa's interview with David Kim, concertmaster of the Philadelphia Orchestra: https://bulletproofmusician.com/david-kim-on-letting-go-and-being-yourself/
The Simpsons: http://www...2018-08-1114 minIs it Recess Yet? Confessions of a Former Child Prodigy"Is it too late?" A Chat with Performance Psychologist Noa KageyamaIn my interview with performance psychologist, Noa Kageyama, we learn what he meant at age 2 when he said "oa wike mugas"; what it was like to studying with Mr. Suzuki himself in Japan as a little kid, how inconsistency in his performances lead to his study of “performance psychology” at Juilliard; how performers can believe that performing poorly means we ‘suck’ as people; what he learned from daydreaming about winning the Lotto; the difference between the ‘critic’ versus the ‘coach’ his surprising reasons for starting his blog; why he’d tell his younger self to play more soccer; and how he answers the...2018-08-1153 min
Savvy Psychologist188 - How to Beat Stage Fright with Dr. Noa KageyamaLeave stage fright, jitters, and nerves behind! Learn how to get focused, keep your cool, and perform at your best. This week, Savvy Psychologist Dr. Ellen Hendriksen talks performance hacks at their best with Juilliard performance psychologist Dr. Noa Kageyama. Read the transcript at https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/mental-health/how-to-beat-stage-fright-with-psychologist-dr-noa-kageyama Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts Order Ellen's book HOW TO BE YOURSELF: https://bit.ly/2lWZV4n FOLLOW SAVVY PSYCHOLOGIST Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologist Twitter: https://twitter.com/qdtsavvypsych Download free, science-backed resources to fight social anxiety at...2018-02-1620 min
Oclef PodcastOclef Interviews | EP19: Noa Kageyama - A Juilliard Performance Psychologist talks practice and performanceIn this episode, we get the chance to talk with Noa Kageyama, a performance psychologist at the Juilliard School in New York. He is a former violinist turned psychologist who also writes one of music educations top blogs, The Bulletproof Musician. Enjoy this fascinating talk on practice and performance!2017-10-1842 min
The Entrepreneurial Musician with Andrew HitzTEM101: Noa Kageyama of The Bulletproof Musician on the rule of thirds, building a huge email list and what entrepreneurs can learn from performance psychologyTEM 101: Noa Kageyama of the Bulletproof Musician on the Rule of Thirds, Building a Huge Email List and What Entrepreneurs Can Learn From Performance Psychology Noa Kageyama of The Juilliard School and The Bulletproof Musician talks about being a musical entrepreneur and what we can learn from performance psychology. What You'll Learn: The details of Noa's fascinating journey through the music journey which included moving to Japan at a young age for six months to study with Dr. Shinichi Suzuki How his desire to get out of orchestra at Oberlin led him to getting a...2017-07-221h 14
The Classical Guitar Corner PodcastCGC 034 : Noa Kageyama and the Bulletproof MusicianDr. Noa Kageyama is a concert violinist who did his studies at Julliard School of Music, but he is also a psychologist and the author of a prominent music blog called "The Bulletproof Musician." Noa uses both his background in music and in psychology (especially in conversation with sports psychology) to work with musicians to [...]
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SuperCreativity Podcast with James Taylor | Creativity, Innovation and Inspiring IdeasCL060: Dr Noa Kageyama of The Bulletproof Musician on coping with stage frightIn this episode of The Creative Life Podcast I talk with Dr Noa Kageyama of The Bulletproof Musician on coping with stage fright. Dr Noa Kageyama is a New York based performance psychologist and a former classical violinist. He has worked with everyone from music students from Juilliard to members of the US Armed Forces School of music. Noa's skill is being able to help talented musicians prepare for orchestra job auditions, understand performance enhancement and overcome performance anxiety. " Simply saying 'I'm excited' and trying to attribute everything that you've experiencing to being excited because...2016-07-2535 min
Creative Strings with Violinist Christian HowesPerformance Psychology for Musicians w/ Dr. Noa Kageyama - Creative Strings Podcast Ep.4In this episode with Noa Kageyama:
-Noa on nerves and anxiety for the musician/performer. Factors, and causes, solutions.
-Simulation of performance environments in practice, methods.
“The better we know ourselves, the better we know what happens under pressure, the more effectively we can prepare for those things,”
"Performance Practice" and it's definition.
-Not turning off the intensity “switch” when it comes to performances. Dedication.
-Dealing with distractions.
“An excuse really becomes an excuse when you use it to justify not doing more to prepare,”
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The Violin Geek PodcastPerformance psychology for musicians: an interview with Dr Noa KageyamaJoin Laurel Thomsen and special guest Dr. Noa Kageyama, the Performance Psychology Professor at Julliard, for a talk on learning to become not just a better player, but a better performer. If you want to develop a successful pre-performance routine, play confidently in front of an audience, make a great first impression, and learn tricks for effective playing and practicing, please listen in and take notes!
Visit Dr. Noa at www.bulletproofmusician.com, on Facebook, and check out his home study course "Beyond Practicing".
Visit Laurel Thomsen at www.laurelthomsen.com
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