Peter Keller: On Becoming More Skilled Ensemble Musicians with Insights from Cognitive Science

<p>Ever wonder what it is that makes for great ensemble &quot;chemistry&quot;? Like, what are the underlying skills that make some musicians especially easy and fun to play with?</p> <p>Peter Keller is a trombonist/composer-turned-music psychologist, who studies the neural and behavioral bases underlying effective ensemble playing.</p> <p>In this episode, he shares some insights from cognitive science that could enable us to be more effective musical collaborators, whether playing in a duo, quartet, or orchestra.</p><p>--<br/><b>Why do things sound better at home than they do on stage?</b><br/><br/>If you’ve been confused (and frustrated) by the inconsistency of your performances, I put together a FREE 4-minute quiz called the Mental Skills Audit, which will help you pinpoint your mental strengths and weaknesses, and figure out what exactly to adjust and tweak in your preparation for more consistently optimal performances.<br/><br/>You can take the Mental Skills Audit online at <a href='https://bulletproofmusician.com/msa'>bulletproofmusician.com/msa</a>. It’s 100% free, takes only 4 minutes, and you’ll get a downloadable PDF with a personalized breakdown of where you stand in six key mental skill areas, plus curated articles that will help you adjust and tweak your preparation for more consistently optimal performances.<br/><br/>Take the quiz here: <a href='https://bulletproofmusician.com/msa'>bulletproofmusician.com/msa</a></p>