Noa Kageyama, PhD

Hi! I'm Noa. I'm a performance psychologist and specialize in helping musicians overcome performance anxiety and perform more optimally under pressure.

My own musical journey started with violin lessons at age 2, but after graduating from Juilliard, my path took a turn, leading me to Indiana University for a PhD in psychology. Now, I'm on the faculty at The Juilliard School and the Cleveland Institute of Music, and share research-based strategies that help musicians practice smarter and perform their best when it matters most.

On this channel, you’ll find interviews with top performers, educators, and researchers, plus actionable insights from performance science that will take the guesswork out of practicing, help you make faster progress, and experience a little more joy in the practice room and on stage.