The Science (and Art) of Peak Performance

Latest episodes of the podcast Anxiety – Bulletproof Musician

• How Can We Train Ourselves to Worry Less About Others’ Opinions?
• What Causes Choking Under Pressure? And What Can We Do About It?
• Can Breathing Really Help Reduce Anxiety? Or Is It Just a Cliché?
• What Are Audition Committees Really Listening For?
• An Ironic Strategy to Stay Calmer and Avoid Rushing on Performance Days
• How the Wrong Kind of Praise Could Increase a Student’s Feelings of Shame
• A Gentle Way to Help Kids (or Adults) Build Performance Confidence?
• A Simple Strategy for Reducing Worries and Practicing With More Focus
• A Simple Technique to Prevent Choking (Which Sounds Like it Couldn’t Possibly Work)