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The Final 21 Days: Structuring Psychological Preparation Before High-Stakes Performance
When it comes to peak performance—whether in sports or music—preparation is everything. One of the most structured and effective approaches comes from the field of performance psychology: a 21-day mental preparation plan designed to help performers—athletes, musicians, dancers—deliver their best when it matters most. This
joannalatalacello
Feb 265 min read


Enhancing Musical Performance: The Power of Pre-Performance Routines
Understanding Pre-Performance Routines in Music Performing music at the highest level requires more than just technical mastery of an instrument. Like elite athletes, professional musicians face significant mental and physical challenges before stepping onto a stage. This article explores how insights from sport psychology—a field that has studied pre-performance routines—can transform the way musicians prepare to perform. By translating proven strategies from sports into the
joannalatalacello
May 19, 20256 min read


The Good Bad Day
Every musician has good and bad days. Days when everything falls into place effortlessly and others when nothing seems to go right, no matter how hard they try. But what if we told you that both types of days—the stellar and the struggling—are equally important for growth and can teach us valuable lessons? Much like elite athletes, musicians stand to gain by embracing and learning from the "good bad day."
joannalatalacello
May 5, 20257 min read
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