The Bulletproof Musician

The Overlooked Skill That Could Make Performing More Enjoyable


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You know those really good days on stage? Where you’re totally present and in the moment, at one with your instrument, locked in on the music, not worried at all about what anyone might think, and just have this feeling that everything is going to work out, because playing just feels so easy and effortless?

Would be nice if we could have more of those kinds of days, no? 😅

Are these good days a function of simply practicing more? And making sure our technique is totally secure and solid so we have total confidence in our ability to play accurately and consistently? Or could it be that there’s something more involved?

Get all the nerdy details and learn more about the aspect of practice that could enhance your ability to get into flow states in performance:

The Overlooked Skill That Could Make Performing More Enjoyable

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Want to perform up to your full abilities more consistently? Learn how, with evidence-based strategies that will accelerate your learning, and help you overcome performance anxiety, focus past distractions, quiet your inner critic, and play more confidently.

Check out the live online mental skills “Essentials” course which begins July 22nd, 2025: bulletproofmusician.com/essentials

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The Bulletproof MusicianBy Noa Kageyama

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