427: A Peek Inside Our Practice Hacks Course from Noa Kageyama

The TopCast: The Official Music Teachers' Podcast

Let’s be honest, teaching students how to practice well is one of the most important things we do, and also one of the hardest to make stick. That’s why I’m so excited to spotlight our “Practice Hacks” Course by Noa Kageyama, now available on the TopMusic Courses platform. In this episode, I share a behind-the-scenes look at the course, explore what makes practice effective, and reflect on the mindset shifts that can completely change how we and our students approach progress.

• Tim introduced the “Practice Hacks” Course by performance psychologist Noa Kageyama.
• He shared how the course helps teachers and students overcome common practice pitfalls.
• The importance of deliberate, mindful practice over repetition was emphasized.
• How progress boosts motivation and builds consistent practice habits.
• Tim previewed key topics like the mastery illusion and skill retrieval.
• How the course breaks down strategies based on research in psychology and learning science.
• Teachers are encouraged to improve their own practice through this course.
• Tim highlighted the flexibility of TopMusic Courses for one-off purchases.

Links Mentioned

• Find out more about Practice Hacks for Musicians Course by Noa Kageyama here
• Buy the course for only $49 using the coupon code NOAHACKS25
• TopMusic Course
• Find out more about TopMusicSheets here.

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