The Bulletproof Musician
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.
The Bulletproof Musician
Stumped by a Problem in the Practice Room? Try an “Incubation” Break
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Have you ever had one of those "aha" moments when a solution to a problem spontaneously popped into your head?
Wouldn't it be nice if we could have those moments more often?
Well, a 2012 study suggests that you may be able to cultivate these kinds of moments and increase your creative problem-solving abilities by taking a short break from the task. But not any old break will do - it has to be a specific type of break!
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Stumped by a Problem in the Practice Room? Try an “Incubation” Break
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