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EPISODE · Jul 27, 2025 · 7 MIN

Notes First or Music First? Which Leads to Better Performance?

from The Bulletproof Musician · host Noa Kageyama

Whether learning a new sport or playing an instrument, traditionally, we're often taught to start by building up some fundamental skills first, before we start adding in expression.But there are others who argue that we should start with expression from the very beginning, rather than waiting.Who's right? Which ultimately leads to better performances?Get all the nerdy details, including the instructional videos used in the study right here:Notes First or Music First? Which Leads to Better Performance?More from The Bulletproof MusicianGet the free weekly newsletter, for more nerdy details and bonus subscriber-only content.Pressure Proof: A free 7-day performance practice crash course that will help you shrink the gap between the practice room and the stage.Learning Lab: A continuing education community where musicians and learners are putting research into practice.Live and self-paced courses

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Whether learning a new sport or playing an instrument, traditionally, we're often taught to start by building up some fundamental skills first, before we start adding in expression. But there are others who argue that we should start with expression from the very beginning, rather than waiting. Who's right? Which ultimately leads to better performances? Get all the nerdy details, including the instructional videos used in the study right here: Notes First or Music First? Which Leads to Better...

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