Stumped by a Problem in the Practice Room? Try an “Incubation” Break
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Stumped by a Problem in the Practice Room? Try an “Incubation” Break

8:39 Feb 16, 2025
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Have you ever had one of those "aha" moments when a solution to a problem spontaneously popped into your head?Wouldn't it be nice if we could have those moments more often? Well, a 2012 study suggests that you may be able to cultivate these kinds of moments and increase your creative problem-solving abilities by taking a short break from the task. But not any old break will do - it has to be a specific type of break!Get all the nerdy details here:Stumped by a Problem in the Practice Room? Try an “Incubation” Break More from The Bulletproof Musician Get 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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