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

The Bulletproof Musician

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?

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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 Performance?

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2025-07-27 7 min
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