Discussions on mindful music-making, efficient practice, and building a purposeful career with the performers, pedagogues, and innovators who are shaping the classical music world today!
The Mind Over Finger Podcast is a resource for knowledge, insight, tips, tricks, and inspiration for musicians interested in learning more about practicing mindfully, performing optimally, and getting more intentional in creating a fulfilling musical career.
We provide you with the tools to mindfully shift your musical practice from unconscious to deliberate, from paint-by-numbers to art by flow, from going through the motions to delightful play!
In this episode, I dive with you into the world of scarcity mentality: what it is, where it comes from, and how it impacts our lives, and I bring you practical strategies to shift into an abundance …
In this episode, I speak with Kristin Leitterman, Assistant Professor of Oboe at Arkansas State University. We discuss pedagogy, Bert Lucarelli's approach and philosophies about music making, and h…
Limiting beliefs: How they keep us stuck and how we can free ourselves from them
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A casual and impactful backstage conversation with world-renowned trumpet player Esteban Batallán on topics ranging from how to practice for an audition, to how to prepare for a performance and liste…
In this episode, I share a conversation I had with the wonderful Dr. Heidi Kay Begay — flutist, educator, podcaster, course creator and creative consultant for musicians — on her podcast, Flute 360.
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I'm so excited to bring you a brilliant and thoughtful mind in this episode.
Join me for this fascinating conversation with world-renowned pianist and composer, Stewart Goodyear.
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In this episode, we finish our journey on the topic of mastery and we take a dive into the transformative power of presence, introspection, and self-exploration!
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⭐ Discuss the signific…
In this episode, we explore the common pitfalls that can arise on the path to mastery.
From conflicting ways of life to obsessive goal orientation, over competitiveness, injuries, and more, we dis…
170 - Energy: Charged Up for Success
In this episode, we discuss how nurturing our leads to greater productivity and success.
Enrollment for the Music Mastery Experience, the most comprehensiv…
In this episode, I bring you violinist, pedagogue, tech entrepreneur, practice researcher, and author Susanna Klein.
We covered many topics, including performance training, empowerment, a mindful ap…
Exploring why resolutions often fail and how we can overcome challenges on this road to mastery.
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Join me in this episode as bring you the 5 essential keys to achieving mastery in any field. Discover practical insights and actionable tips to unlock your full potential and master your craft. Don'…
Discussing mastery – what it is and what the path leading to it looks like.
Enrollment for the Music Mastery Experience, the most comprehensive, life-changing, highly personalized group coaching…
In this episode, I discuss with Dr. Heidi Kay Begay - flutist, educator, podcaster, course creator and creative consultant for musicians.
We cover many topics including:
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 d…
Your guide to Mock Performances – what to do before, during and after!
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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 …
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 l…
You will love this conversation with Robyn Bollinger, Concertmaster of the Detroit Symphony
She shares incredible tools, strategies and tips, including:
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 t…