Micah Killion: The One Thing Artist-Level Musicians Do Differently in the Practice Room
Have you ever spent 10 minutes (or heck, 30 minutes 🥲) repeating the same passage…
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A Comparison of Two Types of Anti-Choking Strategies
A 2019 study compares two strategies for preventing "choking" under pressure. Which one works best?
Why “Trying to Win” Could Backfire (And What to Do Instead)
A mental adjustment that could reduce self-imposed pressure, and help us perform closer to our best under pressure.
Do Mistakes in Practice Create Bad Habits – Or Better Musicians?
A 2017 study suggests that when approached the right way, mistakes in practice can enhance learning and confidence as well!
Post-Event Reflection: How to Bounce Back Stronger from Subpar Performances
Feeling a little demoralized after a sub-par performance? Here’s a research-based post-performance reflection tool developed at Florida State University to help you bounce back better, faster, and stronger.
Are You (Unconsciously) Choosing Less-Effective Practice Strategies?
Research suggests that we often gravitate towards less-effective practice strategies. Why the heck would we do this? And how can we avoid this temptation?
