Micah Killion: How Artist-Level Musicians Doable-ize Difficult Passages
Micah Killion shares insights from his research on how expert musicians handle difficult unplayable passages in their practice.
Author: Noa Kageyama
Office Hours – March 2026
Preparing for performances, managing performance logistics, and the pros and cons of speaking to the audience during performances.
Paul Baxter: Old Way New Way Q&A
Psychologist Paul Baxter answers questions about the Old Way New Way habit correction protocol, to help us better understand some of the key details t…
Office Hours – February 2026
Unique pressures and choking in the Olympics. Using pop music tempos to start classical music at the right tempo. Is confidence overrated?
David Juncos: Perfectionism, Performance Anxiety, and ACT
Clinical psychologist David Juncos introduces us to key principles of ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Training) and a few cognitive defusion exercises …
Office Hours – January 2026
How to deal with insecurities and confidence when playing "easier" repertoire alongside those who are playing more complex or "advanced" repertoire.