386 Episodes

  1. Stumped by a Problem in the Practice Room? Try an “Incubation” Break

    Published: 2/16/2025
  2. Perfect Shmerfect. Could More “Mistakes” Accelerate Learning?

    Published: 2/9/2025
  3. Carolyn Christie: On Overcoming Nerves With Healthier Internal Dialogue - and Phrasing!

    Published: 2/2/2025
  4. Can We Train Ourselves to Worry Less About Others’ Opinions?

    Published: 1/26/2025
  5. What Causes "Choking" Under Pressure? And What Can We Do About It?

    Published: 1/19/2025
  6. The Truth About Cramming: Why Your Brain Needs Breaks

    Published: 1/12/2025
  7. Orli Shaham: On Overcoming Setbacks and Learning to Trust the Process

    Published: 1/5/2025
  8. A Backward Strategy for Enhanced Goal-Setting Success

    Published: 12/29/2024
  9. 4 Approaches to Goal Setting (And Which Works Best)

    Published: 12/22/2024
  10. Do Extroverts Make Better Performers Than Introverts?

    Published: 12/15/2024
  11. Laurie Scott & Cornelia Watkins: On Going From the Stage to the Studio

    Published: 12/8/2024
  12. Does How We Look On Stage Matter More Than How We Sound...?

    Published: 12/1/2024
  13. Does Counting Our Blessings Really Change Anything?

    Published: 11/24/2024
  14. An Easier Way to Get Better at Mental Imagery?

    Published: 11/17/2024
  15. A Better Way to Do Mental Practice?

    Published: 11/10/2024
  16. Not an Optimist? How to Make Pessimism Work for You.

    Published: 11/3/2024
  17. Can Breathing Really Help Reduce Anxiety? Or Is It Just a Cliché?

    Published: 10/27/2024
  18. Go From Procrastination to Productivity With “Temptation Bundling”

    Published: 10/20/2024
  19. A Better Way to Bounce Back From Disappointing Setbacks

    Published: 10/13/2024
  20. Why Giving Students Choices Could Dramatically Enhance Learning

    Published: 10/6/2024

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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.