The Bulletproof Musician

How Much Perfectionism Do You Really Need to Succeed?

07 Dec 2025

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A friend recently asked if it's true that becoming a virtuoso performer requires being a perfectionist.Well, spoiler alert, it's not a simple yes or no answer. And there are a lot of fascinating nuances to explore. One of which involves performance anxiety, and the question of whether perfectionism increases or decreases nerves.Get all the nerdy details and find out how much perfectionism might work best:How Much Perfectionism Do You Really Need to Succeed?ReferencesRacine, P., Laflamme, S. V., Gaudreau, P., & Langlois, F. (2025). Please don’t stop the music! A new look at the performance anxiety of musicians with the model of excellencism and perfectionism. Psychology of Music. https://doi.org/10.1177/03057356241300538☃️ Holiday 2-for-1 OfferGet the Beyond Practicing course, with bonus account and two additional bonuses for you and a buddy (ends December 7, 2025):👉 Get the 2-for-1 offer + bonusesMore 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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How Much Perfectionism Do You Really Need to Succeed?

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13:00H | 21 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

10:00H | 21 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

12:00H | 20 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

2ª PARTE | 06 ENE 2026 | EL PARTIDAZO DE COPE

3ª PARTE | 22 ENE 2026 | EL PARTIDAZO DE COPE

3ª PARTE | 04 MAR 2026 | EL PARTIDAZO DE COPE

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