The Bulletproof Musician
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The Bulletproof Musician
How to Use Focus Cues to Play More Freely on Stage
A pianist once told me the last thing their teacher said at their final lesson after years of study: “Now forget everything I ever told you.”
Not exactly the parting wisdom you’d expect, right?
But hidden in that odd-sounding advice is an important mental shift that could help you play with more freedom and confidence under pressure.
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How to Use Focus Cues to Play More Freely on Stage
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References
Aiken, C. A., & Becker, K. A. (2022). Utilising an internal focus of attention during preparation and an external focus during execution may facilitate motor learning. European Journal of Sport Science, 23(2), 259–266. https://doi.org/10.1080/17461391.2022.2042604
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