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| 264 You Don't Need More Time - How To Perform Under Pressure When Preparation Feels Impossible | 22 May 2026 | 00:18:18 | |
What happens when the audition is closer than you expected and the preparation feels impossible? In this episode, I'm talking about how to handle high pressure performance situations when time is short, nerves are high, and your brain keeps telling you it's not enough. We dive into mindset, performance psychology, nervous system regulation, and the surprising ways urgency can actually work in your favor. In this episode: • Why resisting the situation drains the energy you need to perform • How to stop spiraling and start preparing effectively • What short timelines can teach you about trust, resilience, and performance under pressure
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Mind Over Finger Click www.mindoverfinger.com/coaching to book your free consultation with me. Visit MindOverFinger.com for my online courses as well as free resources on peak performance. Grab my free workshops and PDF downloads by going to www.mindoverfinger.com/resources. Connect: https://www.youtube.com/@MindOverFinger https://www.facebook.com/mindoverfinger/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/mindoverfinger https://www.instagram.com/mindoverfinger/
THANK YOU: Most sincere thank you to composer Jim Stephenson who graciously provided the show's musical theme: Concerto #1 for Trumpet and Chamber Orchestra – Movement 2: Allegro con Brio, performed by Jeffrey Work, trumpet, and the Lake Forest Symphony, conducted by Jim Stephenson. | |||
| 263 What Winning The Audition Actually Took - My 90 Days of Preparation, Performance Training, And Building Trust Under Pressure | 15 May 2026 | 00:46:08 | |
What does it actually take to win a major orchestra audition? In this deeply personal episode, I take you behind the scenes of my winning audition for the Lyric Opera Orchestra at 47 years old. I'm sharing the real preparation process, the mental work, the conditioning, and the mindset shifts that carried me through 90 days of intense preparation and into the audition room. In this episode: • How I prepared mentally, physically, and musically while working full time and raising a family • Why trust under pressure matters more than "feeling confident" • The surprising gap between how a performance feels and how it actually sounds
If you're ready to step on stage with confidence, perform at your best, and win that next audition, join me inside The Music Mastery Experience. Let's connect and explore how personalized coaching can support your journey. Click here to schedule your free consultation, and let's start turning your goals into reality.
Book your FREE Music Mastery Experience Discovery call with Renée HERE Download the transcript from this episode HERE
Mind Over Finger Click www.mindoverfinger.com/coaching to book your free consultation with me. Visit MindOverFinger.com for my online courses as well as free resources on peak performance. Grab my free workshops and PDF downloads by going to www.mindoverfinger.com/resources. Connect: https://www.youtube.com/@MindOverFinger https://www.facebook.com/mindoverfinger/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/mindoverfinger https://www.instagram.com/mindoverfinger/
THANK YOU: Most sincere thank you to composer Jim Stephenson who graciously provided the show's musical theme: Concerto #1 for Trumpet and Chamber Orchestra – Movement 2: Allegro con Brio, performed by Jeffrey Work, trumpet, and the Lake Forest Symphony, conducted by Jim Stephenson. | |||
| 254 Finding Your Way Back to Playing - Gabriel Radford on rebuilding after fear, injury, and loss of control | 20 Mar 2026 | 00:57:39 | |
If you've ever felt your body work against you in a performance, if tension, fear, or a loss of control has crept into your playing and you don't know why, and if you've wondered whether it can actually get better, this episode is for you. Gabriel Radford, Third Horn of the Toronto Symphony Orchestra, was diagnosed with focal dystonia at the height of his career. He came back playing better than before, and co-founded the Embouchure Project to help other musicians do the same. This conversation is honest, practical, and full of things musicians rarely hear spoken out loud. What you'll take away: · Why fear can show up long before a playing problem becomes visible, and what that early signal means · What neuroscience tells us about why the body stops cooperating, and how to reverse it · Why rigid practice routines may be working against you · The one daily habit that can rewire your relationship with your instrument · What the Embouchure Project is · And much more! If you're ready to step on stage with confidence, perform at your best, and finally feel secure in your playing, let's talk! Book a free discovery call and let's create a plan to get you there. Are you ready to take your playing and career to the next level and create a life that feels purposeful and joyful? Let's connect and explore how personalized coaching can support your journey. Click here to schedule your free consultation, and let's start turning your goals into reality.
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GABRIEL RADFORD AND THE EMBOUCHURE PROJECT Bio: https://www.tso.ca/about/orchestra/members-of-the-orchestra/gabriel-radford Website: https://www.theembouchureproject.org/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theembouchureproject/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/881319796540674/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheEmbouchureProject Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6jOd5wjakuvJmZuiaGoKqP
Mind Over Finger Click www.mindoverfinger.com/coaching to book your free consultation with me. Visit MindOverFinger.com for my online courses as well as free resources on peak performance. Grab my free workshops and PDF downloads by going to www.mindoverfinger.com/resources. Connect: https://www.youtube.com/@MindOverFinger https://www.facebook.com/mindoverfinger/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/mindoverfinger https://www.instagram.com/mindoverfinger/
THANK YOU: Most sincere thank you to composer Jim Stephenson who graciously provided the show's musical theme: Concerto #1 for Trumpet and Chamber Orchestra – Movement 2: Allegro con Brio, performed by Jeffrey Work, trumpet, and the Lake Forest Symphony, conducted by Jim Stephenson. | |||
| 164 Practice Room Superpower: Joy | 24 Mar 2023 | 00:30:18 | |
In this episode, I cover ways to incorporate more joy, presence, variety, and creativity in your practice. Infusing joy and purpose in your preparation journey – having it alongside you day after day – will have a profound impact on both how well you prepare and how confident you feel on stage.
Joyful Practice Resources:
- Handout for this episode: Download Here · - Episode 72 – Joyful Practice – Joyful Practice Challenge 2020 o Handout: Download Here · - Joyful Practice Challenge 2021 – Live video replays in the Mind Over Finger Facebook Community · - Episode 128 - More Joyful Practice: – Joyful Practice Challenge 2022 o Handout: Download Here
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THANK YOU: Most sincere thank you to composer Jim Stephenson who graciously provided the show's musical theme: Concerto #1 for Trumpet and Chamber Orchestra – Movement 2: Allegro con Brio, performed by Jeffrey Work, trumpet, and the Lake Forest Symphony, conducted by Jim Stephenson. A HUGE thank you to my fantastic producer, Bella Kelly, who makes this podcast as pleasant to listen to as possible for you! | |||
| 163 Mock Performances, For Real | 17 Mar 2023 | 00:26:14 | |
Your guide to Mock Performances – what to do before, during and after!
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As a VIP member, you will you receive my free guide to a highly productive practice, a transcript of each new podcast episode delivered to your inbox every week, and all the insider information about my coaching programs, including VIP prices on most of them. March bonus: get 10$ off the Performance Anxiety Solution when you join the mailing list HERE!
Do you have specific questions for me or my guests you would like answered on the podcast? Share them with me HERE!
Don't wait and sign up for my brand-new workshop – THE PERFORMANCE ANXIETY SOLUTION! Find all the info at www.performanceanxietysolution.com
Mind Over Finger Visit mindoverfinger.com for resources on mindful practice and information on how to work with me. Sign up for my newsletter to receive your free guide to a highly productive mindful practice and to get the transcripts of the Mind Over Finger Podcast episodes delivered to your inbox. Join the Join the Mind Over Finger Community for access to my live videos and to exchange with a community of like-minded musicians.
THANK YOU: Most sincere thank you to composer Jim Stephenson who graciously provided the show's musical theme: Concerto #1 for Trumpet and Chamber Orchestra – Movement 2: Allegro con Brio, performed by Jeffrey Work, trumpet, and the Lake Forest Symphony, conducted by Jim Stephenson. A HUGE thank you to my fantastic producer, Bella Kelly, who makes this podcast as pleasant to listen to as possible for you! | |||
| 162 Your No-Excuse Recording Technique | 10 Mar 2023 | 00:17:47 | |
Always hated recording yourself? There's no reason you should miss out on this EXTRAORDINARY way to increase your results in the practice room. In this episode, I have removed all the excuses NOT to record yourself by offering you a simple and powerful approach to start enjoying the process.
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Join my mailing list HERE and become a Mind Over Finger VIP member! As a VIP member, you will you receive my free guide to a highly productive practice, a transcript of each new podcast episode delivered to your inbox every week, and all the insider information about my coaching programs, including VIP prices on most of them. March bonus: get 10$ off the Performance Anxiety Solution when you join the mailing list HERE!
Don't wait and sign up for my brand new workshop – THE PERFORMANCE ANXIETY SOLUTION! Find all the info at www.performanceanxietysolution.com
Do you have specific questions for me or my guests you would like answered on the podcast? Share them with me HERE!
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THANK YOU: Most sincere thank you to composer Jim Stephenson who graciously provided the show's musical theme: Concerto #1 for Trumpet and Chamber Orchestra – Movement 2: Allegro con Brio, performed by Jeffrey Work, trumpet, and the Lake Forest Symphony, conducted by Jim Stephenson. A HUGE thank you to my fantastic producer, Bella Kelly, who makes this podcast as pleasant to listen to as possible for you! | |||
| 161 How to Master a Scary Passage for Performance | 03 Mar 2023 | 00:22:19 | |
What is your current strategy to deeply, fully master a scary passage performance? Is it simply to practice it more? In this episode, I present you a better option that will allow you to not only learn it better but also learn it faster and facilitate flow in your performance!
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As a VIP member, you will you receive my free guide to a highly productive practice, a transcript of each new podcast episode delivered to your inbox every week, and all the insider information about my coaching programs, including VIP prices on most of them. March bonus: get 10$ off the Performance Anxiety Solution when you join the mailing list HERE!
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Don't wait and sign up for my brand new workshop – THE PERFORMANCE ANXIETY SOLUTION! Find all the info at www.performanceanxietysolution.com
Mind Over Finger Visit MindOverFinger.com for resources on mindful practice and information on how to work with me. Sign up for my newsletter to receive your free guide to a highly productive mindful practice and to get the transcripts of the Mind Over Finger Podcast episodes delivered to your inbox. Join the Join the Mind Over Finger Community for access to my live videos and to exchange with a community of like-minded musicians.
THANK YOU: Most sincere thank you to composer Jim Stephenson who graciously provided the show's musical theme: Concerto #1 for Trumpet and Chamber Orchestra – Movement 2: Allegro con Brio, performed by Jeffrey Work, trumpet, and the Lake Forest Symphony, conducted by Jim Stephenson. A HUGE thank you to my fantastic producer, Bella Kelly, who makes this podcast as pleasant to listen to as possible for you! | |||
| 160 Robyn Bollinger: Artistry & Leadership | 24 Feb 2023 | 00:43:21 | |
You will love this conversation with Robyn Bollinger, Concertmaster of the Detroit Symphony She shares incredible tools, strategies and tips, including:
And so much more!
Where to find Robyn:
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Don't wait and sign up for my brand new workshop – THE PERFORMANCE ANXIETY SOLUTION! Find all the info at www.performanceanxietysolution.com
Do you have specific questions for me or my guests you would like answered on the podcast? Share them with me HERE!
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THANK YOU: Most sincere thank you to composer Jim Stephenson who graciously provided the show's musical theme: Concerto #1 for Trumpet and Chamber Orchestra – Movement 2: Allegro con Brio, performed by Jeffrey Work, trumpet, and the Lake Forest Symphony, conducted by Jim Stephenson. | |||
| 159 How to Get the Most Out of Your Lesson | 17 Feb 2023 | 00:22:06 | |
In this episode, we continue where we left off in episode 158, discussing the teacher/student relationship, and we turn our attention to the second partner in the musical team: the student and how they can get the most out of their lesson and learning experience.
Reflection - Here are questions to increase your awareness of the topics I cover in the episode:
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THANK YOU: Most sincere thank you to composer Jim Stephenson who graciously provided the show's musical theme: Concerto #1 for Trumpet and Chamber Orchestra – Movement 2: Allegro con Brio, performed by Jeffrey Work, trumpet, and the Lake Forest Symphony, conducted by Jim Stephenson. A HUGE thank you to my fantastic producer, Bella Kelly, who makes this podcast as pleasant to listen to as possible for you! | |||
| 158 Teaching | 10 Feb 2023 | 00:18:48 | |
In this episode I talk about the very important role of teacher and the ways we can efficiently guide and support our students on their chosen path.
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THANK YOU: Most sincere thank you to composer Jim Stephenson who graciously provided the show's musical theme: Concerto #1 for Trumpet and Chamber Orchestra – Movement 2: Allegro con Brio, performed by Jeffrey Work, trumpet, and the Lake Forest Symphony, conducted by Jim Stephenson. A HUGE thank you to my fantastic producer, Bella Kelly, who makes this podcast as pleasant to listen to as possible for you! | |||
| 157 Motivation: How to Get It & How to Keep It | 03 Feb 2023 | 00:20:13 | |
In this episode, I explain how the motivation cycle works and how you can create motivation on purpose any time you want. Reflection - Here are questions to increase your awareness of the topic I cover in the episode:
DOWNLOAD THE TRANSCRIPT FROM THIS EPISODE HERE Do you have specific questions for me or my guests you would like answered on the podcast? Share them with me HERE! Join me for FREE on February 17th for the Deep Practice Model Teacher Training Workshop when you join Practicing for Peak Performance! Practicing for Peak Performance: Your Step-by-step Roadmap to Optimal Performance! Get you self-paced program HERE and transform how you perform TODAY!
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THANK YOU: Most sincere thank you to composer Jim Stephenson who graciously provided the show's musical theme: Concerto #1 for Trumpet and Chamber Orchestra – Movement 2: Allegro con Brio, performed by Jeffrey Work, trumpet, and the Lake Forest Symphony, conducted by Jim Stephenson. A HUGE thank you to my fantastic producer, Bella Kelly, who makes this podcast as pleasant to listen to as possible for you! | |||
| 156 Thomas Mesa: Process, Patience, & Creativity | 23 Dec 2022 | 00:38:49 | |
So happy to close 2022 with a wonderful artist, cello soloist Tommy Mesa! Catch his insight on practicing, developing and maintaining a solo career, how he deals with resistance, and taking breaks and coming back to playing after one, and much more! Available everywhere you listen to podcasts.
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THANK YOU: Most sincere thank you to composer Jim Stephenson who graciously provided the show's musical theme: Concerto #1 for Trumpet and Chamber Orchestra – Movement 2: Allegro con Brio, performed by Jeffrey Work, trumpet, and the Lake Forest Symphony, conducted by Jim Stephenson. A HUGE thank you to my fantastic producer, Bella Kelly, who makes this podcast as pleasant to listen to as possible for you!
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| 155 Why You're Nervous & What You Can Do About It | 16 Dec 2022 | 00:28:28 | |
In this episode, I explain why we feel nervous and I offer strategies to help understand and find comfort with performance anxiety. Find complete show notes here: www.mindoverfinger.com/podcast
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THANK YOU: Most sincere thank you to composer Jim Stephenson who graciously provided the show's musical theme: Concerto #1 for Trumpet and Chamber Orchestra – Movement 2: Allegro con Brio, performed by Jeffrey Work, trumpet, and the Lake Forest Symphony, conducted by Jim Stephenson. A HUGE thank you to my fantastic producer, Bella Kelly, who makes this podcast as pleasant to listen to as possible for you! | |||
| 253 Your Pep Talk for When Things Feel Heavy - A reminder for musicians navigating comparison, doubt, and the ups and downs of growth | 13 Mar 2026 | 00:22:23 | |
You walk out of a rehearsal replaying every mistake. You sit down to practice and the voice in your head says, it should be better by now. You open Instagram and somehow everyone else seems more confident, more established, further along. This episode is for that moment. Renée shares a short, honest pep talk for musicians navigating doubt and the uncomfortable gap between where they are and where they wish they were. What you'll take away: · Why accepting where you are is not the same as giving up and how that distinction changes everything about how you move forward · The arrival fallacy: why telling yourself "I'll feel better when I reach that level" is a trap that keeps postponing your peace indefinitely · A simple gratitude practice for when doubt shows up mid-practice not as a feel-good exercise, but as a way to literally retrain your brain's attention · How to receive difficult feelings without sinking into them, using the same returning-to-breath logic you already know from practice · Why the doubts will come back even after a good day and why that means nothing is broken · The one question worth asking yourself when your mind starts to spiral: what will I do with this next precious minute?
If you're ready to step on stage with confidence, perform at your best, and finally feel secure in your playing, let's talk! Book a free discovery call and let's create a plan to get you there. Are you ready to take your playing and career to the next level and create a life that feels purposeful and joyful? Let's connect and explore how personalized coaching can support your journey. Click here to schedule your free consultation, and let's start turning your goals into reality.
Book your FREE Music Mastery Experience Discovery call with Renée HERE Book your free consultation with Renée HERE Download the transcript from this episode HERE
Mind Over Finger Click www.mindoverfinger.com/coaching to book your free consultation with me. Visit MindOverFinger.com for my online courses as well as free resources on peak performance. Grab my free workshops and PDF downloads by going to www.mindoverfinger.com/resources. Connect: https://www.youtube.com/@MindOverFinger https://www.facebook.com/mindoverfinger/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/mindoverfinger https://www.instagram.com/mindoverfinger/
THANK YOU: Most sincere thank you to composer Jim Stephenson who graciously provided the show's musical theme: Concerto #1 for Trumpet and Chamber Orchestra – Movement 2: Allegro con Brio, performed by Jeffrey Work, trumpet, and the Lake Forest Symphony, conducted by Jim Stephenson. | |||
| 154 How to Get Different Results | 09 Dec 2022 | 00:25:23 | |
I share with you a framework that will help you bring about different results in the practice room, on stage, and in your life. DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE WORKSHEET HERE DOWNLOAD THE TRANSCRIPT FROM THIS EPISODE HERE
Do you have specific questions for me or my guests you would like answered on the podcast? Share them with me HERE! HOLIDAY SPECIAL – Use Code: 10OFF at check out for 10% off my groundbreaking performance preparation course Practicing for Peak Performance until December 19, 2022
Practicing for Peak Performance: Your Step-by-step Roadmap to Optimal Performance! Get you self-paced program HERE and transform how you perform TODAY! (And don't forget to use code 10OFF at check out for your discount! Valid until December 19, 2022.)
The Life Coach School Find more information on The Life Coach School and the work of Brooke Castillo at: www.thelifecoachschool.com
Mind Over Finger Visit MindOverFinger.com for resources on mindful practice and information on how to work with me. Sign up for my newsletter to receive your free guide to a highly productive mindful practice and to get the transcripts of the Mind Over Finger Podcast episodes delivered to your inbox. Join the Join the Mind Over Finger Community for access to my live videos and to exchange with a community of like-minded musicians.
THANK YOU: Most sincere thank you to composer Jim Stephenson who graciously provided the show's musical theme: Concerto #1 for Trumpet and Chamber Orchestra – Movement 2: Allegro con Brio, performed by Jeffrey Work, trumpet, and the Lake Forest Symphony, conducted by Jim Stephenson. A HUGE thank you to my fantastic producer, Bella Kelly, who makes this podcast as pleasant to listen to as possible for you! | |||
| 153 Why You Feel the Way You Feel & Do the Things You Do | 02 Dec 2022 | 00:22:53 | |
In this personally meaningful episode, I share with you the framework that has brough incredible transformation in my life and in the lives of my clients!
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Do you have specific questions for me or my guests you would like answered on the podcast? Share them with me HERE! HOLIDAY SPECIAL – Use Code: 10OFF at check out for 10% off my groundbreaking performance preparation course Practicing for Peak Performance until December 19, 2022
Practicing for Peak Performance: Your Step-by-step Roadmap to Optimal Performance! Get you self-paced program HERE and transform how you perform TODAY! (And don't forget to use code 10OFF at check out for your discount! Valid until December 19, 2022.)
The Life Coach School Find more information on The Life Coach School and the work of Brooke Castillo at: www.thelifecoachschool.com
Mind Over Finger
Visit MindOverFinger.com for resources on mindful practice and information on how to work with me. Sign up for my newsletter to receive your free guide to a highly productive mindful practice and to get the transcripts of the Mind Over Finger Podcast episodes delivered to your inbox. Join the Join the Mind Over Finger Community for access to my live videos and to exchange with a community of like-minded musicians.
THANK YOU: Most sincere thank you to composer Jim Stephenson who graciously provided the show's musical theme: Concerto #1 for Trumpet and Chamber Orchestra – Movement 2: Allegro con Brio, performed by Jeffrey Work, trumpet, and the Lake Forest Symphony, conducted by Jim Stephenson. A HUGE thank you to my fantastic producer, Bella Kelly, who makes this podcast as pleasant to listen to as possible for you! | |||
| 152 Jennifer Johnson: Body Mapping | 25 Nov 2022 | 00:49:56 | |
In this episode I bring you violinist and body mapping expert Jennifer Johnson. We discuss what body mapping is, its effect on our body, the daily actions she recommends in order to stay healthy and mentally balanced, how body mapping helps with nonphysical issues like stress, and much more. Jennifer shares many impactful concepts. I know you're going to walk away completely inspired by this conversation with her.
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THANK YOU: Most sincere thank you to composer Jim Stephenson who graciously provided the show's musical theme: Concerto #1 for Trumpet and Chamber Orchestra – Movement 2: Allegro con Brio, performed by Jeffrey Work, trumpet, and the Lake Forest Symphony, conducted by Jim Stephenson. A HUGE thank you to my fantastic producer, Bella Kelly, who makes this podcast as pleasant to listen to as possible for you! | |||
| 151 The Joy of Movement | 18 Nov 2022 | 00:14:41 | |
Moving our body is extremely powerful in impacting every aspect of practicing-from how we feel to how we think. In this last of our three episodes focusing on joy, we how we can use our body to spark positive feelings prior to practicing.
Kelly McGonigal:
Reflection – Questions that could help you figure out what type of movement would work for you:
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Practicing for Peak Performance: Your Step-by-step Roadmap to Optimal Performance! Get you self-paced program HERE and transform how you perform TODAY!
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Visit MindOverFinger.com for resources on mindful practice and information on how to work with me. Sign up for my newsletter to receive your free guide to a highly productive mindful practice and to get the transcripts of the Mind Over Finger Podcast episodes delivered to your inbox. Join the Join the Mind Over Finger Community for access to my live videos and to exchange with a community of like-minded musicians.
THANK YOU: Most sincere thank you to composer Jim Stephenson who graciously provided the show's musical theme: Concerto #1 for Trumpet and Chamber Orchestra – Movement 2: Allegro con Brio, performed by Jeffrey Work, trumpet, and the Lake Forest Symphony, conducted by Jim Stephenson. A HUGE thank you to my fantastic producer, Bella Kelly, who makes this podcast as pleasant to listen to as possible for you! | |||
| 150 Practice Room Self-Care 101 | 11 Nov 2022 | 00:13:34 | |
In this episode, we continue our theme of joy during this month of November and I share my second tip to bring more joy, efficiency and results in the practice room: to engage in what I call practice room self-care. Reflection - Here are questions to increase your awareness of the topics I cover in the episode:
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Do you have specific questions for me or my guests you would like answered on the podcast? Share them with me HERE! Practicing for Peak Performance: Your Step-by-step Roadmap to Optimal Performance! Get you self-paced program HERE and transform how you perform TODAY!
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THANK YOU: Most sincere thank you to composer Jim Stephenson who graciously provided the show's musical theme: Concerto #1 for Trumpet and Chamber Orchestra – Movement 2: Allegro con Brio, performed by Jeffrey Work, trumpet, and the Lake Forest Symphony, conducted by Jim Stephenson. A HUGE thank you to my fantastic producer, Bella Kelly, who makes this podcast as pleasant to listen to as possible for you! | |||
| 149 The Delightful Ten: How to Start Practicing When You Don't Feel Like It! | 04 Nov 2022 | 00:14:12 | |
A technique to help you get started when you're not in the mood to practice.
Reflection - Here are questions to increase your awareness of the topics I cover in the episode:
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| 148 Timothy Chooi: Intentionality & Dedication | 28 Oct 2022 | 00:43:45 | |
In this episode, Timothy Chooi shares wonderful wisdom and applicable tips, and he answers listeners' questions. He discusses his journey to an international career, including the obstacles he overcame, his approach to practicing, and his thoughts on the importance of having clear intentions.
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THANK YOU: Most sincere thank you to composer Jim Stephenson who graciously provided the show's musical theme: Concerto #1 for Trumpet and Chamber Orchestra – Movement 2: Allegro con Brio, performed by Jeffrey Work, trumpet, and the Lake Forest Symphony, conducted by Jim Stephenson. A HUGE thank you to my fantastic producer, Bella Kelly, who makes this podcast as pleasant to listen to as possible for you! | |||
| 147 The Magic of Micro Rests | 21 Oct 2022 | 00:15:40 | |
Several studies show the benefits of interspersing breaks into your practice blocks. A 2021 publication offers a fun new way to experiment with breaks. Here's how you can apply this in your practice. Listen and try at home this week: 🔹 Practice a passage for 10-30 seconds (or for a set number of repetitions) Additional resources:
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THANK YOU: Most sincere thank you to composer Jim Stephenson who graciously provided the show's musical theme: Concerto #1 for Trumpet and Chamber Orchestra – Movement 2: Allegro con Brio, performed by Jeffrey Work, trumpet, and the Lake Forest Symphony, conducted by Jim Stephenson. A HUGE thank you to my fantastic producer, Bella Kelly, who makes this podcast as pleasant to listen to as possible for you! | |||
| 146 Ten "Mistakes" Smart Musicians Make and How to Avoid Them – Part 2 | 13 Oct 2022 | 00:20:40 | |
Ten Mistakes Smart Musicians Make and How to Avoid Them – Part 2 Reflection - Here are questions to increase your awareness of the topics I cover in the episode:
Audition coming up? Big concert? Degree recital? Feeling stuck and wanting a new way to approach practicing that will give you THE RESULTS YOU WANT? ✨Three Pillars of Optimal Performance
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THANK YOU: Most sincere thank you to composer Jim Stephenson who graciously provided the show's musical theme: Concerto #1 for Trumpet and Chamber Orchestra – Movement 2: Allegro con Brio, performed by Jeffrey Work, trumpet, and the Lake Forest Symphony, conducted by Jim Stephenson. A HUGE thank you to my fantastic producer, Bella Kelly, who makes this podcast as pleasant to listen to as possible for you! | |||
| 145 Ten "Mistakes" Smart Musicians Make and How to Avoid Them – Part 1 | 07 Oct 2022 | 00:20:58 | |
Ten "Mistakes" Smart Musicians Make and How to Avoid Them Reflection:
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THANK YOU: Most sincere thank you to composer Jim Stephenson who graciously provided the show's musical theme: Concerto #1 for Trumpet and Chamber Orchestra – Movement 2: Allegro con Brio, performed by Jeffrey Work, trumpet, and the Lake Forest Symphony, conducted by Jim Stephenson. A HUGE thank you to my fantastic producer, Bella Kelly, who makes this podcast as pleasant to listen to as possible for you! | |||
| 252 Learning to Trust Yourself as a Musician: Juliana Athayde on betting on yourself, leading with humanity, and performing without fear. | 06 Mar 2026 | 00:56:47 | |
Concertmaster Juliana Athayde shares the mindset shifts and life choices that shaped her career, from betting on herself early on to leading an orchestra and building a full life beyond the practice room. In this conversation, we explore: • The leap of faith that led her to turn down a dream job and invest in herself A thoughtful conversation about leadership, performance, growth, and choosing the bigger life in music.
If you're ready to step on stage with confidence, perform at your best, and finally feel secure in your playing, let's talk! Book a free discovery call and let's create a plan to get you there. Are you ready to take your playing and career to the next level and create a life that feels purposeful and joyful? Let's connect and explore how personalized coaching can support your journey. Click here to schedule your free consultation, and let's start turning your goals into reality.
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JULIANA ATHAYDE Eastman: https://www.esm.rochester.edu/directory/athayde-juliana/ Chamber Music Rochester: https://www.chambermusicrochester.org/artistic-directors
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THANK YOU: Most sincere thank you to composer Jim Stephenson who graciously provided the show's musical theme: Concerto #1 for Trumpet and Chamber Orchestra – Movement 2: Allegro con Brio, performed by Jeffrey Work, trumpet, and the Lake Forest Symphony, conducted by Jim Stephenson. | |||
| 144 Wu Han: Creating with Vision, Passion, & Commitment | 30 Sep 2022 | 00:48:56 | |
In this episode, Wu Han discusses the journey that got her where she is today, her approach to learning and practicing the repertoire, how she makes the most of a practice session, how she handles the vast quantity of repertoire she has to perform, her advice to young artists thinking of building a career performing chamber music, and much more.
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THANK YOU: Most sincere thank you to composer Jim Stephenson who graciously provided the show's musical theme: Concerto #1 for Trumpet and Chamber Orchestra – Movement 2: Allegro con Brio, performed by Jeffrey Work, trumpet, and the Lake Forest Symphony, conducted by Jim Stephenson. A HUGE thank you to my fantastic producer, Bella Kelly, who makes this podcast as pleasant to listen to as possible for you! | |||
| 143 Practice Room Superpower: Self-Compassion | 23 Sep 2022 | 00:11:50 | |
How self-compassion (or self-respect) can/will dramatically impact your results in the practice room. Sign up for the FREE Mind Over Finger Fall Workshop here: The Confident Musician – Everything you need to prepare for an optimal performance where you feel confident, play your best, and enjoy yourself!
Reflection:
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THANK YOU: Most sincere thank you to composer Jim Stephenson who graciously provided the show's musical theme: Concerto #1 for Trumpet and Chamber Orchestra – Movement 2: Allegro con Brio, performed by Jeffrey Work, trumpet, and the Lake Forest Symphony, conducted by Jim Stephenson. A HUGE thank you to my fantastic producer, Bella Kelly, who makes this podcast as pleasant to listen to as possible for you! | |||
| 142 Practice Room Superpower: Patience | 16 Sep 2022 | 00:14:44 | |
Why "Slow Is Fast and Fast Is Slow" and how "Patience Leads Fastest to Your Goal." Reflection:
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THANK YOU: Most sincere thank you to composer Jim Stephenson who graciously provided the show's musical theme: Concerto #1 for Trumpet and Chamber Orchestra – Movement 2: Allegro con Brio, performed by Jeffrey Work, trumpet, and the Lake Forest Symphony, conducted by Jim Stephenson. A HUGE thank you to my fantastic producer, Bella Kelly, who makes this podcast as pleasant to listen to as possible for you! | |||
| 141 Practice Room Superpower: Mind Over Finger | 09 Sep 2022 | 00:17:47 | |
How complete alignment over unnecessary, mindless effort will transform your results in the practice room. Reflection:
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Information on the myelination process:
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Thank You Most sincere thank you to composer Jim Stephenson who graciously provided the show's musical theme: Concerto #1 for Trumpet and Chamber Orchestra – Movement 2: Allegro con Brio, performed by Jeffrey Work, trumpet, and the Lake Forest Symphony, conducted by Jim Stephenson. A HUGE thank you to my fantastic producer, Bella Kelly, who makes this podcast as pleasant to listen to as possible for you! | |||
| 140 The Formula to Build Your Practice Session - Gear Up for Fall 22 Part 5 | 31 Aug 2022 | 00:34:02 | |
Welcome to Gear Up for Fall 22, a special series of five episodes that brings you everything you need to gear up for an amazing new season of music-making! We cover everything from setting goals to getting you set up for success by helping build your amazing practice regimen.
PART 5 - Practice Session Formula In this episode, I talk about the about how to create a efficient practice session breakdown You will hear about the three basic qualities you want in a practice session, the mindsets to nurture to be productive in your work, and the general sections to include in a solid musical progression. >> DOWNLOAD THE RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE HERE <<
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THANK YOU: A HUGE thank you to my fantastic producer, Bella Kelly, who works really hard to make this podcast as pleasant to listen to as possible for you! Most sincere thank you to composer Jim Stephenson who graciously provided the show's musical theme! Concerto #1 for Trumpet and Chamber Orchestra – Movement 2: Allegro con Brio, performed by Jeffrey Work, trumpet, and the Lake Forest Symphony, conducted by Jim Stephenson. | |||
| 139 How to Warm Up - Gear Up for Fall 22 Part 4 | 31 Aug 2022 | 00:24:10 | |
Welcome to Gear Up for Fall 22, a special series of five episodes that brings you everything you need to gear up for an amazing new season of music-making! We cover everything from setting goals to getting you set up for success by helping build your amazing practice regimen.
PART 4 – Warming Up In this episode, I share my favorite tips on how to create an effective warm up regimen. >> DOWNLOAD THE RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE HERE <<
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THANK YOU: A HUGE thank you to my fantastic producer, Bella Kelly, who works really hard to make this podcast as pleasant to listen to as possible for you! Most sincere thank you to composer Jim Stephenson who graciously provided the show's musical theme! Concerto #1 for Trumpet and Chamber Orchestra – Movement 2: Allegro con Brio, performed by Jeffrey Work, trumpet, and the Lake Forest Symphony, conducted by Jim Stephenson. | |||
| 138 How to Prepare for Practice - Gear Up for Fall 22 Part 3 | 31 Aug 2022 | 00:27:55 | |
Welcome to Gear Up for Fall 22, a special series of five episodes that brings you everything you need to gear up for an amazing new season of music-making! We cover everything from setting goals to getting you set up for success by helping build your amazing practice regimen.
PART 3 - Priming Power In this episode I share my favorite tips about a powerful ritual that can transform the results you get in the practice room: PRIMING. When we're priming, we prepare the body and mind to be fully engaged and productive. By setting up a priming ritual before a practice session, you can significantly affect your level of presence and focus. The pay off? Get more results during your practice. A total game changer! (I also squeeze in a little gift at the end: my priming guided visualization exercise!) Enjoy!
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Don't forget to join the Join the Mind Over Finger Community for access to my live videos and to exchange with a community of like-minded musicians.
THANK YOU: A HUGE thank you to my fantastic producer, Bella Kelly, who works really hard to make this podcast as pleasant to listen to as possible for you! Most sincere thank you to composer Jim Stephenson who graciously provided the show's musical theme! Concerto #1 for Trumpet and Chamber Orchestra – Movement 2: Allegro con Brio, performed by Jeffrey Work, trumpet, and the Lake Forest Symphony, conducted by Jim Stephenson. | |||
| 137 How to Plan for Efficient Practice - Gear Up for Fall 22 Part 2 | 31 Aug 2022 | 00:24:23 | |
Welcome to Gear Up for Fall 22, a special series of five episodes that brings you everything you need to gear up for an amazing new season of music-making! We cover everything from setting goals to getting you set up for success by helping build your amazing practice regimen.
PART 2 - Efficient Practice Planning This episode is all about planning and scheduling efficiently for better results. I share strategies on how to plan for productive practice and how to schedule it in a way that maximizes your time so you can operate at the highest level possible.
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THANK YOU: A HUGE thank you to my fantastic producer, Bella Kelly, who works really hard to make this podcast as pleasant to listen to as possible for you! Most sincere thank you to composer Jim Stephenson who graciously provided the show's musical theme! Concerto #1 for Trumpet and Chamber Orchestra – Movement 2: Allegro con Brio, performed by Jeffrey Work, trumpet, and the Lake Forest Symphony, conducted by Jim Stephenson. | |||
| 136 How to Set Goals - Gear Up for Fall 22 Part 1 | 31 Aug 2022 | 00:45:47 | |
Welcome to Gear Up for Fall 22, a special series of five episodes that brings you everything you need to gear up for an amazing new season of music-making! We cover everything from setting goals to getting you set up for success by helping build your amazing practice regimen.
PART 1 - Creating the Vision Whether you want to rock the stage for your next performance, win an audition, land your dream job, transform your teaching studio, or start a new music business: IT'S POSSIBLE! And this episode will help you set things up for your massive success! You will walk away with:
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THANK YOU: A HUGE thank you to my fantastic producer, Bella Kelly, who works really hard to make this podcast as pleasant to listen to as possible for you! Most sincere thank you to composer Jim Stephenson who graciously provided the show's musical theme! Concerto #1 for Trumpet and Chamber Orchestra – Movement 2: Allegro con Brio, performed by Jeffrey Work, trumpet, and the Lake Forest Symphony, conducted by Jim Stephenson. | |||
| 135 Aubrey Bergauer: Changing the Narrative for the Performing Arts | 22 Jul 2022 | 00:44:36 | |
A conversation with art industry leader Aubrey Bergauer on the state of the classical music industry and how we can positively impact the future of our musical community.
MORE ABOUT AUBREY BERGAUER (bio below):
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Aubrey Bergauer, Biography "Redefining the classical concert experience" —Southwest Airlines magazine Hailed as "the Steve Jobs of classical music" (Observer) and "the Sheryl Sandberg of the symphony" (LA Review of Books), Aubrey Bergauer is known for her results-driven, customer-centric, data-obsessed pursuit of changing the narrative for the performing arts. A "dynamic administrator" with an "unquenchable drive for canny innovation" (San Francisco Chronicle), her leadership as Executive Director of the California Symphony propelled the organization to double the size of its audience and nearly quadruple the donor base. In 2019, the side hustle became the main hustle as she moved her consulting practice full time and has now served dozens of clients across artistic disciplines, geographies, and budgets up to $300M. Bergauer's ability to cast and communicate vision moves large teams forward and brings stakeholders together across the institution, earning her "a reputation for coming up with great ideas and then realizing them" (San Francisco Classical Voice). Her drive to see opportunity in place of unsolvable challenges or irreversible trends produces different results than the norm, secures new revenue streams, and galvanizes audiences and donors. Bergauer builds strategic plans and organizations, leverages technology and new media to elevate and extend the brand, and prioritizes diversity and inclusion to create a stronger product on stage and off. A graduate of Rice University with degrees in Music Performance and Business, her work and leadership has been covered in national publications including Entrepreneur, Thrive Global, Wall Street Journal, and Southwest Airlines and Symphony magazines, and she is a frequent speaker at universities and conferences including TEDx, Adobe's Magento, the League of American Orchestras, Opera America, Chorus America, Classical:NEXT, APAP (Association of Performing Arts Professionals), Deutscher Orchestertag, and Orchestras Canada.
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| 251 Your Heart Is Racing. Now What? The "Yes, And" trick that turns nerves into focus | 26 Feb 2026 | 00:13:28 | |
When your heart is racing and your brain starts whispering "don't mess this up," it's easy to think the goal is to shut the thoughts down. But that fight is often the thing that turns normal pre performance activation into full anxiety. In this short episode, I borrow the first rule of improv, "Yes, and," and show you how to use it as a musician. Not to become fearless, but to stay in the music even when doubt is in the room. In this episode, you'll hear: · The difference between normal activation and anxiety, and how the "second layer" of thoughts creates the spiral · Why denial and forcing yourself to "stop thinking" usually backfire right before performance · How to use "Yes, and" as validation, so your nervous system feels supported instead of bullied · Real scripts for the moments musicians actually struggle with, feeling behind in practice, tight in the warmup room, or rattled by a mistake on stage · A one minute breath reset you can do anywhere, 4 count inhale, 6 count exhale, paired with "Yes" and "And" · A simple challenge for today, catch one scary thought, validate it, and keep going
If you're ready to step on stage with confidence, perform at your best, and finally feel secure in your playing, let's talk! Book a free discovery call and let's create a plan to get you there. Are you ready to take your playing and career to the next level and create a life that feels purposeful and joyful? Let's connect and explore how personalized coaching can support your journey. Click here to schedule your free consultation, and let's start turning your goals into reality.
Book your FREE Music Mastery Experience Discovery call with Renée HERE Book your free consultation with Renée HERE Download the transcript from this episode HERE
Mind Over Finger Click www.mindoverfinger.com/coaching to book your free consultation with me. Visit MindOverFinger.com for my online courses as well as free resources on peak performance. Grab my free workshops and PDF downloads by going to www.mindoverfinger.com/resources. Connect: https://www.youtube.com/@MindOverFinger https://www.facebook.com/mindoverfinger/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/mindoverfinger https://www.instagram.com/mindoverfinger/
THANK YOU: Most sincere thank you to composer Jim Stephenson who graciously provided the show's musical theme: Concerto #1 for Trumpet and Chamber Orchestra – Movement 2: Allegro con Brio, performed by Jeffrey Work, trumpet, and the Lake Forest Symphony, conducted by Jim Stephenson. | |||
| 134 Kate Kayaian: Re-Writing the Script | 17 Jun 2022 | 00:56:33 | |
A conversation with Kate Kayaian, Career Coach for Musicians, covering the many aspects of a career as a musician and how to create one that you love.
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THANK YOU: A HUGE thank you to my fantastic producer, Bella Kelly, who works really hard to make this podcast as pleasant to listen to as possible for you. Most sincere thank you to composer Jim Stephenson who graciously provided the show's musical theme. Concerto #1 for Trumpet and Chamber Orchestra – Movement 2: Allegro con Brio, performed by Jeffrey Work, trumpet, and the Lake Forest Symphony, conducted by Jim Stephenson. Thank you to pianist-singer-song-writer Louise Kelly for the introduction! You can find out more about Kelly and her creative work by visiting louisekelly.com.
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| 133 Dr. Renée-Paule Gauthier & Christine Smith: Mindfulness for Musicians from the Musicians VS the World Podcast | 27 May 2022 | 00:45:10 | |
Many musicians have found that adjusting back to normal life after the pandemic has been difficult in surprising ways. The stress from the transition back to the hustle of musician life has affected musicians on the stage, in the practice room, and in life balance. In today's episode, Christine Smith, host of the Musicians vs The World Podcast speaks with Dr. Renee-Paule Gauthier, from "Mind Over Finger," on how practicing mindfulness can increase quality of practice, quality of musicianship, and quality of life for all musicians. Dr. Gauthier also takes the time to give important advice for young musicians to get the most out of their musical training. MORE ABOUT THE MUSICIANS VS THE WORLD PODCAST:
Join professional musician, Christine Smith, as she discusses topics that face the day-to-day lives of those responsible for making the music we all love. Together, with experts and fellow musicians, Christine dives into everything from the business to the personal and even the social/political side of being a musician. It is a refreshing and honest look into the lives of those responsible for performing and creating the music in our lives. CHRISTINE SMITHChristine Smith Christine Smith is the Sound & Music Director/Composer-in-Residence for RPR Studios, and Founding Partner of Frosted Lens Entertainment. Her work has been heard in award-winning films, commercials, and promotional videos. In 2019 she became co-founder and co-owner of Frosted Lens Entertainment, an entertainment and informational content development company. She is currently the host and editor of the podcast "Musicians vs the World" where she explores the many aspects of Musician life. A classically trained pianist, Christine studied with concert pianists Adelina Krivoshena and Asya Markova in her youth. She continued her studies in Piano Performance at Brigham Young University studying with Dr. Jeffrey Shumway and Dr. Scott Holden. Since then Christine has enjoyed performing in solo recitals and in collaboration with various musicians, bands, and ensembles across the country. Though her first love is classical music, she has had the pleasure of working and learning from great musicians of all genres. She has performed as soloist, collaborator, and conductor. And because she loves teaching almost as much as she loves performing, she coaches a few favorite piano students in her home-town studio.
THE MUSIC MASTERY EXPERIENCE: Enrollment for THE life-changing, highly personalized group coaching program for musicians is now open! You will go beyond just strategies and methods by getting to the root cause of issues and unlock everything that's keeping you stuck to help you experience amazing results (in every level of your music-making and life). We cover everything from practice methods that work, to performance preparation strategies that have you perform with confidence, and mind management techniques that will remove all the obstacles and self-limiting beliefs that hold you back. So if you're ready to make big dreams, plans, and more happen in your musical life, book a call today at MindOverFinger.com and let's make it happen.
THANK YOU: A HUGE thank you to my fantastic producer, Bella Kelly, who works really hard to make this podcast as pleasant to listen to as possible for you. Most sincere thank you to composer Jim Stephenson who graciously provided the show's musical theme. Concerto #1 for Trumpet and Chamber Orchestra – Movement 2: Allegro con Brio, performed by Jeffrey Work, trumpet, and the Lake Forest Symphony, conducted by Jim Stephenson. Thank you to pianist-singer-song-writer Louise Kelly for the introduction! You can find out more about Kelly and her creative work by visiting louisekelly.com.
MIND OVER FINGER: Visit MindOverFinger.com for resources on mindful practice and information on how to work with me. Sign up for my newsletter and receive your free guide to a highly productive mindful practice using a metronome. Don't forget to join the Join the Mind Over Finger Community for access to my live videos and to exchange with a community of like-minded musicians.
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| 132 Dr. Renée-Paule Gauthier & Jennet Ingle: Mindful Practice & Building a Portfolio Career from The Crushing Classical Podcast | 20 May 2022 | 00:53:24 | |
A conversation about practicing mindfully and building a fulfilling portfolio career. MORE ABOUT JENNET:
THE MUSIC MASTERY EXPERIENCE: Enrollment for THE life-changing, highly personalized group coaching program for musicians is now open! You will go beyond just strategies and methods by getting to the root cause of issues and unlock everything that's keeping you stuck to help you experience amazing results (in every level of your music-making and life). We cover everything from practice methods that work, to performance preparation strategies that have you perform with confidence, and mind management techniques that will remove all the obstacles and self-limiting beliefs that hold you back. So if you're ready to make big dreams, plans, and more happen in your musical life, book a call today at MindOverFinger.com and let's make it happen.
THANK YOU: A HUGE thank you to my fantastic producer, Bella Kelly, who works really hard to make this podcast as pleasant to listen to as possible for you. Most sincere thank you to composer Jim Stephenson who graciously provided the show's musical theme. Concerto #1 for Trumpet and Chamber Orchestra – Movement 2: Allegro con Brio, performed by Jeffrey Work, trumpet, and the Lake Forest Symphony, conducted by Jim Stephenson. Thank you to pianist-singer-song-writer Louise Kelly for the introduction! You can find out more about Kelly and her creative work by visiting louisekelly.com.
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| 131 Dr. Renée-Paule Gauthier & Davina Shum: Dealing with Performance Anxiety - from The Strad Podcast | 13 May 2022 | 00:22:40 | |
A conversation from The Strad Podcast about performance anxiety and nerves, self-compassion, assessment vs judgement when playing, and dealing with inner battles when the stakes are so high. The Strad Magazine & Strad Podcast:
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| 130 Plan for the Hard Feelings – Try it at Home with Dr. Gauthier | 06 May 2022 | 00:10:39 | |
This week in the Try it at Home series we unpack and apply in our lives the wisdom of mezzo soprano, coach, entrepreneur, and new music champion, Megan Ihnen. Just for you, I've created a free resource that has all the steps I'm about to share. Download it HERE to follow along and continue the reflection after the episode. You can also find the link in mindroverfinger.com/resources. Catch Megan's conversation with me on the Mind Over Finger Podcast in episode 129 at https://mindoverfinger.libsyn.com/ | |||
| 129 Megan Ihnen: Breathing Life Into Music | 29 Apr 2022 | 00:47:41 | |
In today's episode, I speak with the incredible mezzo soprano, coach, entrepreneur, and new music champion, Megan Ihnen. You're in for an amazing chat with someone who makes things happen and you're going to get the permission slip you've been waiting for to go after what you really want! Megan is on a mission to change the world through the commissioning, performance, and proliferation of new music. She is deeply committed to the belief that new music should be performed and loved in communities of all sizes. Her work at the intersection of performance, creative placemaking, audience development, and music entrepreneurship supports clients and organizations throughout the country. We covered great topics for you, including:
There's much inspiration for you in this conversation!
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THANK YOU: A HUGE thank you to my fantastic producer, Bella Kelly, who works really hard to make this podcast as pleasant to listen to as possible for you. Most sincere thank you to composer Jim Stephenson who graciously provided the show's musical theme. Concerto #1 for Trumpet and Chamber Orchestra – Movement 2: Allegro con Brio, performed by Jeffrey Work, trumpet, and the Lake Forest Symphony, conducted by Jim Stephenson. Thank you to pianist-singer-song-writer Louise Kelly for the introduction! You can find out more about Kelly and her creative work by visiting louisekelly.com.
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| 128 More Joyful Practice - Try It At Home with Dr. Gauthier | 22 Apr 2022 | 00:43:19 | |
This is a special episode where I offer you a recap of the concepts we've covered during the Joyful Practice Challenge in March of 2022. Focusing on joy in practice is a powerful tool in becoming more efficient, and you're in for a treat because I have everything you need to get started in this episode! You're going to hear insight from Rachel Barton Pine, Mary Elizabeth Bowden, Vijay Gupta, Tom Hooten, Kim Kashkashian, Brian Lewis, Jennifer Montone, Laurie Niles, Elizabeth Rowe, Ralph Skiano, Mimi Zweig, and yours truly, and we will cover a wide variety of topics, from presence, to rewards, exploration, discovery, using technology, recording yourself, observing your thoughts, and many more. This episode is going to help you bring more awareness, presence, engagement, fun, and results in your practice.
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| 127 Jennet Ingle: The Happiest Musician | 08 Apr 2022 | 00:52:24 | |
I'm so happy to bring you someone phenomenal and highly inspiring on the podcast this week: I'm speaking with oboe player, teacher, entrepreneur, coach, and author Jennet Ingle. We had a great time covering of variety of topics in our conversation, including what shaped her career and got her where she is today, what it looks like to be a multi passionate performer entrepreneur, how to start taking agency in your career, her fantastic book, The Happiest Musician, and so much more! I know you're going to walk away with so many ideas and find yourself really inspired by Jennet's wisdom! Jennet elaborated on:
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THE MUSIC MASTERY EXPERIENCE: Enrollment for THE life-changing, highly personalized group coaching program for musicians is now open! You will go beyond just strategies and methods by getting to the root cause of issues and unlock everything that's keeping you stuck to help you experience amazing results (in every level of your music-making and life). We cover everything from practice methods that work, to performance preparation strategies that have you perform with confidence, and mind management techniques that will remove all the obstacles and self-limiting beliefs that hold you back. So if you're ready to make big dreams, plans, and more happen in your musical life, book a call today at MindOverFinger.com and let's make it happen.
THANK YOU: A HUGE thank you to my fantastic producer, Bella Kelly, who works really hard to make this podcast as pleasant to listen to as possible for you. Most sincere thank you to composer Jim Stephenson who graciously provided the show's musical theme. Concerto #1 for Trumpet and Chamber Orchestra – Movement 2: Allegro con Brio, performed by Jeffrey Work, trumpet, and the Lake Forest Symphony, conducted by Jim Stephenson. Thank you to pianist-singer-song-writer Louise Kelly for the introduction! You can find out more about Kelly and her creative work by visiting louisekelly.com.
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| 126 Teaching Mastery – Try it at Home with Dr. Gauthier | 01 Apr 2022 | 00:12:36 | |
This week in the Try it at Home series we unpack and apply in our lives the wisdom of world-renowned double bass player and pedagogue Paul Ellison. Just for you, I've created a free resource that has all the steps I'm about to share. Download it HERE to follow along and continue the reflection after the episode. You can also find the link in mindroverfinger.com/resources. Catch Paul's conversation with me on the Mind Over Finger Podcast in episode 125 at https://mindoverfinger.libsyn.com/ | |||
| 125 Paul Ellison: The Essence of Pedagogy | 25 Mar 2022 | 01:00:15 | |
For this episode, I'm delighted to bring you one of the world's leading teachers and performers of the Double Bass, the legendary Paul Ellison. This is a really powerful conversation that I know will have you walk away feeling completely inspired! Paul shares with us his wisdom on practicing, learning, and teaching. Wherever you are in your musical journey, there is something for you in this interview.
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Books Paul Recommends: (henri, please keep those links – they're my associates links, thanks!)
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THANK YOU: A HUGE thank you to my fantastic producer, Bella Kelly, who works really hard to make this podcast as pleasant to listen to as possible for you. Most sincere thank you to composer Jim Stephenson who graciously provided the show's musical theme. Concerto #1 for Trumpet and Chamber Orchestra – Movement 2: Allegro con Brio, performed by Jeffrey Work, trumpet, and the Lake Forest Symphony, conducted by Jim Stephenson. Thank you to pianist-singer-song-writer Louise Kelly for the introduction! You can find out more about Kelly and her creative work by visiting louisekelly.com.
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| 250 Yoga for All Musicians: Brianne Borden and Claire Howard on nervous system care, the power of community, and a more humane way to make music | 20 Feb 2026 | 00:59:18 | |
When the world feels heavy and your body is bracing, it is weirdly easy to start treating music like it has to justify itself. You practice anyway. You show up anyway. But inside, you are carrying pressure, tension, and that quiet question most musicians do not say out loud: how do I keep doing this without burning out or breaking down? In Episode 250, I sit down with Dr. Brianne Borden and Claire Howard, co-owners of Yoga for All Musicians, for a conversation that is equal parts grounding, honest, and immediately useful. · Why "just focus on the music" is not always possible, and what to do when the world follows you into the practice room · The simple check in skill most musicians never learn, and why it changes everything from practice choices to injury prevention · How classical music culture trains disconnection, and what trauma informed teaching and cueing can actually feel like · A reframing of expectations that sounds small, but hits hard once you try it in real life · A short centering plus neck and shoulder reset you can do before you play, especially if you live in jaw and shoulder tension If you're ready to step on stage with confidence, perform at your best, and finally feel secure in your playing, let's talk! Book a free discovery call and let's create a plan to get you there. Are you ready to take your playing and career to the next level and create a life that feels purposeful and joyful? Let's connect and explore how personalized coaching can support your journey. Click here to schedule your free consultation, and let's start turning your goals into reality.
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Yoga for All Musicians · Website: https://www.yogaforallmusicians.com/ · Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yogaforallmusicians/ · Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/YogaforAllMusicians · Their podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/user/uif3r1ampypupkhj12tzgzpvx · Their app: o Android: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/fit-by-wix/id1552621043 o Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/fit-by-wix/id1552621043
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THANK YOU: Most sincere thank you to composer Jim Stephenson who graciously provided the show's musical theme: Concerto #1 for Trumpet and Chamber Orchestra – Movement 2: Allegro con Brio, performed by Jeffrey Work, trumpet, and the Lake Forest Symphony, conducted by Jim Stephenson. | |||
| 124 The Three-Note Exercise – Try it at Home with Dr. Gauthier | 18 Mar 2022 | 00:10:11 | |
This week in the Try it at Home series we unpack the wisdom of Joe Alessi together and apply it in our lives. Just for you, I've created a free resource that has all the steps I'm about to share. Download it here to follow along and continue the reflection after the episode. You can also find the link in www.mindroverfinger.com/resources.
THE MUSIC MASTERY EXPERIENCE: Enrollment for THE life-changing, highly personalized group coaching program for musicians is now open! You will go beyond just strategies and methods by getting to the root cause of issues and unlock everything that's keeping you stuck to help you experience amazing results (in every level of your music-making and life). We cover everything from practice methods that work, to performance preparation strategies that have you perform with confidence, and mind management techniques that will remove all the obstacles and self-limiting beliefs that hold you back. So if you're ready to make big dreams, plans, and more happen in your musical life, book a call today at MindOverFinger.com and let's make it happen. Catch Joe's conversation with me in its entirety on the Mind Over Finger Podcast in episode #123 | |||
| 123 Joseph Alessi: Clarity & Vision | 11 Mar 2022 | 00:48:45 | |
Welcome to today's conversation with Joseph Alessi, Principal Trombone with the New York Philharmonic. In our conversation, Joe shares wonderful wisdom on many topics, including the importance of fundamentals, the types of mindset that are helpful to nurture, tips on performance preparation, helpful habits to adopt, and so much more. I know that you're going to find this discussion really interesting and will take a lot of Joe's insight with you in the practice room today! We covered:
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WATCH JOSEPH TALK ABOUT THE TROMBONE & PRACTICING:
THE MUSIC MASTERY EXPERIENCE: Enrollment for THE life-changing, highly personalized group coaching program for musicians is now open! You will go beyond just strategies and methods by getting to the root cause of issues and unlock everything that's keeping you stuck to help you experience amazing results (in every level of your music-making and life). We cover everything from practice methods that work, to performance preparation strategies that have you perform with confidence, and mind management techniques that will remove all the obstacles and self-limiting beliefs that hold you back. So if you're ready to make big dreams, plans, and more happen in your musical life, book a call today at MindOverFinger.com and let's make it happen.
THANK YOU: A HUGE thank you to my fantastic producer, Bella Kelly, who works really hard to make this podcast as pleasant to listen to as possible for you. Most sincere thank you to composer Jim Stephenson who graciously provided the show's musical theme. Concerto #1 for Trumpet and Chamber Orchestra – Movement 2: Allegro con Brio, performed by Jeffrey Work, trumpet, and the Lake Forest Symphony, conducted by Jim Stephenson. Thank you to pianist-singer-song-writer Louise Kelly for the introduction! You can find out more about Kelly and her creative work by visiting louisekelly.com.
MIND OVER FINGER: Visit MindOverFinger.com for resources on mindful practice and information on how to work with me. Sign up for my newsletter and receive your free guide to a highly productive mindful practice using a metronome. Don't forget to join the Join the Mind Over Finger Community for access to my live videos and to exchange with a community of like-minded musicians. | |||
| 122 The Power of Gratitude – Try it at Home with Dr. Gauthier | 04 Mar 2022 | 00:10:02 | |
This week in the Try it at Home series we unpack the wisdom of Mary Elizabeth Bowden together and apply it in our lives. just for you, I've created a free resource that has all the steps I'm about to share. Download it here to follow along and continue the reflection after the episode. You can also find the link in www.mindroverfinger.com/resources. SIGN UP FOR THE JOYFUL PRACTICE CHALLENGE AT WWW.MINDOVERFINGER.COM
Catch Mary's conversation with me in its entirety on the Mind Over Finger Podcast in episode #121
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