Why It’s Probably Not a Good Sign If Practicing Starts to Feel Easy

Research suggests that my teacher may have been onto something when he said "if practicing feels easy, you’re probably not doing it right.” Why It’s Probably Not a Good Sign If Practicing Starts to Feel Easy * * * Have you ever wondered why it is exactly that things often sound better at home than they do on stage? If you’ve been confused (and frustrated) by the inconsistency of your performances, I put together a FREE 4-minute quiz called the Mental Skills Audit, which will help you ...

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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.