Posts in Focus and Concentration
Use "Performance Cues" to Create Mindful Musicianship
The Scary Solo
The Rhythm of Life!
What is a 'Physiological Sigh?'
Nerves and Anxiety, Focus and Concentration, Confidence, Practice and Preparation, PerformanceMark BainBreathing, Diaphragmatic breathing, Square breathing, Double Barrel Breathing, Dr. Andrew Huberman, Stanford, Neuroscience
Controlling the Controllables
Don't say Don't!
Confidence, Courage, Focus and Concentration, Mindset, Performance, Practice and PreparationMark BainSelf-talk, Thought suppression, Don't, Ironic effect, White bear phenomenon
Under the Spotlight
Why would I...?
The BEST way to use a metronome
Variety is the spice of life
Blocked vs Interleaved
Deliberate Practice Part II
Deliberate Practice Part I
Anchoring technique
10 tips to stay sane and reduce anxiety through COVID-19
Galamian Principal of 3rds
Simulation Training
Getting over mistakes!!
Be Present
What is "Doomsday thinking?"
Focus and Concentration, Mindset, Nerves and Anxiety, Performance, Practice and Preparation, CourageMark BainCatastrophizing, Doomsday thinking, Magnifying, Cognitive distortion, Snakes, Awareness, Focus, Challenge your thinking, Positive affirmations