🎓 In this episode, we&apos;ll take a look at at 2017 ballet study which suggests that the simple element of choice could dramatically enhance learning outcomes. 🧠 Discover: - Why giving students control over their learning process leads to improved performance - How autonomy boosts confidence and happiness in learners 🚀 Whether you&apos;re an educator, parent, or lifelong learner, this episode will give you some ideas on how to tweak your approach to teaching and learning. Get the full article and all the nerdy details: <a href='https://bulletproofmusician.com/giving-students-choices-can-dramatically-improve-learning/'>Why Giving Students Choices Could Dramatically Enhance Learning</a>* * * 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 strengths and weaknesses, and figure out what exactly to adjust and tweak in your preparation for more consistently optimal performances. It’s 100% free, takes only 4 minutes, and you’ll get a downloadable PDF with a personalized breakdown of where you stand in six key mental skill areas. You&apos;ll also get the Pressure Proof Practice Challenge, a free 7-day email course where you&apos;ll learn specific practice strategies that will help you perform your best, even under pressure. Take the quiz here: <a href='https://bulletproofmusician.com/msa'>bulletproofmusician.com/msa</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;🎓 In this episode, we&amp;apos;ll take a look at at 2017 ballet study which suggests that the simple element of choice could dramatically enhance learning outcomes.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;🧠 Discover:&lt;br/&gt;- Why giving students control over their learning process leads to improved performance&lt;br/&gt;- How autonomy boosts confidence and happiness in learners&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;🚀 Whether you&amp;apos;re an educator, parent, or lifelong learner, this episode will give you some ideas on how to tweak your approach to teaching and learning. &lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Get the full article and all the nerdy details: &lt;br/&gt;&lt;a href='https://bulletproofmusician.com/giving-students-choices-can-dramatically-improve-learning/'&gt;Why Giving Students Choices Could Dramatically Enhance Learning&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;* * *&lt;br/&gt;Have you ever wondered why it is exactly that things often sound better at home than they do on stage? &lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt; 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 strengths and weaknesses, and figure out what exactly to adjust and tweak in your preparation for more consistently optimal performances. &lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt; It’s 100% free, takes only 4 minutes, and you’ll get a downloadable PDF with a personalized breakdown of where you stand in six key mental skill areas. You&amp;apos;ll also get the Pressure Proof Practice Challenge, a free 7-day email course where you&amp;apos;ll learn specific practice strategies that will help you perform your best, even under pressure.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt; Take the quiz here: &lt;a href='https://bulletproofmusician.com/msa'&gt;bulletproofmusician.com/msa&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

🎓 In this episode, we'll take a look at at 2017 ballet study which suggests that the simple element of choice could dramatically enhance learning outcomes.🧠 Discover:- Why giving students control over their learning process leads to improved performance- How autonomy boosts confidence and happiness in learners🚀 Whether you're an educator, parent, or lifelong learner, this episode will give you some ideas on how to tweak your approach to teaching and learning. Get the full article and all the ...

Why Giving Students Choices Could Dramatically Enhance Learning

Ever wish you could be psychic for a moment and find out what audition committees are thinking about your performance? Where they focused more on the technical aspects of your playing? The musical aspects of your playing? Or something else entirely? A 2022 study (Kegelaers et al.) took a look at feedback provided by members of the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra to participants in their academy program in a series of mock auditions, and categorized these comments into 14 categories and 3 main themes. The results were probably not what the academy fellows were expecting! Get all the nerdy details here: <a href='https://bulletproofmusician.com/what-are-audition-committees-really-listening-for/'>What Are Audition Committees Really Listening For?</a>* * * 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 strengths and weaknesses, and figure out what exactly to adjust and tweak in your preparation for more consistently optimal performances. It’s 100% free, takes only 4 minutes, and you’ll get a downloadable PDF with a personalized breakdown of where you stand in six key mental skill areas. You&apos;ll also get the Pressure Proof Practice Challenge, a free 7-day email course where you&apos;ll learn specific practice strategies that will help you perform your best, even under pressure. Take the quiz here: <a href='https://bulletproofmusician.com/msa'>bulletproofmusician.com/msa</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;Ever wish you could be psychic for a moment and find out what audition committees are thinking about your performance?&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Where they focused more on the technical aspects of your playing? The musical aspects of your playing? Or something else entirely?&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;A 2022 study (Kegelaers et al.) took a look at feedback provided by members of the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra to participants in their academy program in a series of mock auditions, and categorized these comments into 14 categories and 3 main themes.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;The results were probably not what the academy fellows were expecting!&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Get all the nerdy details here:&lt;br/&gt;&lt;a href='https://bulletproofmusician.com/what-are-audition-committees-really-listening-for/'&gt;What Are Audition Committees Really Listening For?&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;* * *&lt;br/&gt;Have you ever wondered why it is exactly that things often sound better at home than they do on stage? &lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt; 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 strengths and weaknesses, and figure out what exactly to adjust and tweak in your preparation for more consistently optimal performances. &lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt; It’s 100% free, takes only 4 minutes, and you’ll get a downloadable PDF with a personalized breakdown of where you stand in six key mental skill areas. You&amp;apos;ll also get the Pressure Proof Practice Challenge, a free 7-day email course where you&amp;apos;ll learn specific practice strategies that will help you perform your best, even under pressure.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt; Take the quiz here: &lt;a href='https://bulletproofmusician.com/msa'&gt;bulletproofmusician.com/msa&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Ever wish you could be psychic for a moment and find out what audition committees are thinking about your performance?Where they focused more on the technical aspects of your playing? The musical aspects of your playing? Or something else entirely?A 2022 study (Kegelaers et al.) took a look at feedback provided by members of the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra to participants in their academy program in a series of mock auditions, and categorized these comments into 14 categories and 3 main the...

What Are Audition Committees Really Listening For?

Research suggests that a short bout of exercise could enhance the effectiveness of your practice, by boosting encoding and memory consolidation. But...if you were going to try this, when should you exercise? Before practicing? After practicing? For how long? At what level of intensity? A 2023 study provides some answers! Click through for all the nerdy details and references: <a href='https://bulletproofmusician.com/the-best-time-to-exercise-for-maximizing-practice-gains/'>The Best Time to Exercise for Maximizing Practice Gains</a> (Oh - and if you’ve settled into a rather sedentary lifestyle in recent years and haven’t exercised in a while, do remember to consult with your physician before jumping into any sort of vigorous high-intensity exercise all of a sudden!)* * * 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 strengths and weaknesses, and figure out what exactly to adjust and tweak in your preparation for more consistently optimal performances. It’s 100% free, takes only 4 minutes, and you’ll get a downloadable PDF with a personalized breakdown of where you stand in six key mental skill areas. You&apos;ll also get the Pressure Proof Practice Challenge, a free 7-day email course where you&apos;ll learn specific practice strategies that will help you perform your best, even under pressure. Take the quiz here: <a href='https://bulletproofmusician.com/msa'>bulletproofmusician.com/msa</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;Research suggests that a short bout of exercise could enhance the effectiveness of your practice, by boosting encoding and memory consolidation.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;But...if you were going to try this, when should you exercise? Before practicing? After practicing? For how long? At what level of intensity?&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;A 2023 study provides some answers!&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Click through for all the nerdy details and references:&lt;br/&gt;&lt;a href='https://bulletproofmusician.com/the-best-time-to-exercise-for-maximizing-practice-gains/'&gt;The Best Time to Exercise for Maximizing Practice Gains&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;(Oh - and if you’ve settled into a rather sedentary lifestyle in recent years and haven’t exercised in a while, do remember to consult with your physician before jumping into any sort of vigorous high-intensity exercise all of a sudden!)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;* * *&lt;br/&gt;Have you ever wondered why it is exactly that things often sound better at home than they do on stage? &lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt; 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 strengths and weaknesses, and figure out what exactly to adjust and tweak in your preparation for more consistently optimal performances. &lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt; It’s 100% free, takes only 4 minutes, and you’ll get a downloadable PDF with a personalized breakdown of where you stand in six key mental skill areas. You&amp;apos;ll also get the Pressure Proof Practice Challenge, a free 7-day email course where you&amp;apos;ll learn specific practice strategies that will help you perform your best, even under pressure.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt; Take the quiz here: &lt;a href='https://bulletproofmusician.com/msa'&gt;bulletproofmusician.com/msa&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Research suggests that a short bout of exercise could enhance the effectiveness of your practice, by boosting encoding and memory consolidation.But...if you were going to try this, when should you exercise? Before practicing? After practicing? For how long? At what level of intensity?A 2023 study provides some answers!Click through for all the nerdy details and references:The Best Time to Exercise for Maximizing Practice Gains(Oh - and if you’ve settled into a rather sedentary lifestyle in re...

The Best Time to Exercise for Maximizing Practice Gains

Let&apos;s say you had only 60 minutes to practice in the next week. Would it be better to do 60 minutes all in one day? Or 10 minutes per day for six days? Would it make any difference at all? Teachers often tell us to space our practice out, instead of cramming, but how much of a difference does it really make? Two Brazilian studies provide some answers! Get all the nerdy details (and 500+ other practice tips) right here: <a href='https://bulletproofmusician.com/how-important-is-it-really-to-practice-every-day/?source=buzzsprout'>How Important Is It Really to Practice Every Day?</a>* * * 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 strengths and weaknesses, and figure out what exactly to adjust and tweak in your preparation for more consistently optimal performances. It’s 100% free, takes only 4 minutes, and you’ll get a downloadable PDF with a personalized breakdown of where you stand in six key mental skill areas. You&apos;ll also get the Pressure Proof Practice Challenge, a free 7-day email course where you&apos;ll learn specific practice strategies that will help you perform your best, even under pressure. Take the quiz here: <a href='https://bulletproofmusician.com/msa'>bulletproofmusician.com/msa</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;Let&amp;apos;s say you had only 60 minutes to practice in the next week. Would it be better to do 60 minutes all in one day? Or 10 minutes per day for six days?&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Would it make any difference at all?&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Teachers often tell us to space our practice out, instead of cramming, but how much of a difference does it really make? Two Brazilian studies provide some answers!&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Get all the nerdy details (and 500+ other practice tips) right here:&lt;br/&gt;&lt;a href='https://bulletproofmusician.com/how-important-is-it-really-to-practice-every-day/?source=buzzsprout'&gt;How Important Is It Really to Practice Every Day?&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;* * *&lt;br/&gt;Have you ever wondered why it is exactly that things often sound better at home than they do on stage? &lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt; 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 strengths and weaknesses, and figure out what exactly to adjust and tweak in your preparation for more consistently optimal performances. &lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt; It’s 100% free, takes only 4 minutes, and you’ll get a downloadable PDF with a personalized breakdown of where you stand in six key mental skill areas. You&amp;apos;ll also get the Pressure Proof Practice Challenge, a free 7-day email course where you&amp;apos;ll learn specific practice strategies that will help you perform your best, even under pressure.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt; Take the quiz here: &lt;a href='https://bulletproofmusician.com/msa'&gt;bulletproofmusician.com/msa&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Let's say you had only 60 minutes to practice in the next week. Would it be better to do 60 minutes all in one day? Or 10 minutes per day for six days?Would it make any difference at all?Teachers often tell us to space our practice out, instead of cramming, but how much of a difference does it really make? Two Brazilian studies provide some answers!Get all the nerdy details (and 500+ other practice tips) right here:How Important Is It Really to Practice Every Day?* * *Have you ever wondered w...

How Important Is It Really to Practice Every Day?

Ever find yourself stumped by a tricky passage, where your fingers seem to be a little awkward and uncoordinated and they just don&apos;t do what they&apos;re supposed to do? Maybe you tried slowing things down, or practicing with note groupings or rhythms, or doing your darnedest to identify any hints of hidden tension that might be getting in the way. All of which are excellent things to try, of course - but did you ever try practicing that passage with your other hand? If you have, you know that this is often surprisingly helpful. And if you haven&apos;t, I think you&apos;ll enjoy adding this new tool to your toolkit. Either way, I think you&apos;ll be intrigued to learn more of the how&apos;s and why&apos;s about this phenomenon, known as bilateral transfer. Get all the nerdy details right here: <a href='https://bulletproofmusician.com/improve-coordination-with-opposite-side-practice/'>Improve Coordination With Opposite-Side Practice</a>* * * 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 strengths and weaknesses, and figure out what exactly to adjust and tweak in your preparation for more consistently optimal performances. It’s 100% free, takes only 4 minutes, and you’ll get a downloadable PDF with a personalized breakdown of where you stand in six key mental skill areas. You&apos;ll also get the Pressure Proof Practice Challenge, a free 7-day email course where you&apos;ll learn specific practice strategies that will help you perform your best, even under pressure. Take the quiz here: <a href='https://bulletproofmusician.com/msa'>bulletproofmusician.com/msa</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;Ever find yourself stumped by a tricky passage, where your fingers seem to be a little awkward and uncoordinated and they just don&amp;apos;t do what they&amp;apos;re supposed to do?&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Maybe you tried slowing things down, or practicing with note groupings or rhythms, or doing your darnedest to identify any hints of hidden tension that might be getting in the way. All of which are excellent things to try, of course - but did you ever try practicing that passage with your other hand?&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you have, you know that this is often surprisingly helpful. And if you haven&amp;apos;t, I think you&amp;apos;ll enjoy adding this new tool to your toolkit. &lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Either way, I think you&amp;apos;ll be intrigued to learn more of the how&amp;apos;s and why&amp;apos;s about this phenomenon, known as bilateral transfer.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Get all the nerdy details right here:&lt;br/&gt;&lt;a href='https://bulletproofmusician.com/improve-coordination-with-opposite-side-practice/'&gt;Improve Coordination With Opposite-Side Practice&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;* * *&lt;br/&gt;Have you ever wondered why it is exactly that things often sound better at home than they do on stage? &lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt; 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 strengths and weaknesses, and figure out what exactly to adjust and tweak in your preparation for more consistently optimal performances. &lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt; It’s 100% free, takes only 4 minutes, and you’ll get a downloadable PDF with a personalized breakdown of where you stand in six key mental skill areas. You&amp;apos;ll also get the Pressure Proof Practice Challenge, a free 7-day email course where you&amp;apos;ll learn specific practice strategies that will help you perform your best, even under pressure.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt; Take the quiz here: &lt;a href='https://bulletproofmusician.com/msa'&gt;bulletproofmusician.com/msa&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Ever find yourself stumped by a tricky passage, where your fingers seem to be a little awkward and uncoordinated and they just don't do what they're supposed to do?Maybe you tried slowing things down, or practicing with note groupings or rhythms, or doing your darnedest to identify any hints of hidden tension that might be getting in the way. All of which are excellent things to try, of course - but did you ever try practicing that passage with your other hand?If you have, you know that this ...

Improve Coordination With Opposite-Side Practice

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.

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