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The Mind Over Finger Podcast

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!

Performing Arts Music Arts Learning
Update frequency
every 6 days
Average duration
41 minutes
Episodes
239
Years Active
2018 - 2025
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178 The Cost of Scarcity

178 The Cost of Scarcity

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 …

00:35:49  |   Fri 13 Oct 2023
177 Kristin Leitterman: Answers from Within

177 Kristin Leitterman: Answers from Within

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…

00:45:34  |   Fri 29 Sep 2023
176 Shedding Limiting Beliefs

176 Shedding Limiting Beliefs

Limiting beliefs: How they keep us stuck and how we can free ourselves from them

 

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00:15:57  |   Fri 22 Sep 2023
175 Esteban Batallán on Auditioning, Performing, and Passion – Backstage Pass Series

175 Esteban Batallán on Auditioning, Performing, and Passion – Backstage Pass Series

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…

00:27:31  |   Fri 15 Sep 2023
174 Mind Over Finger with Drs. Renée-Paule Gauthier & Heidi Kay Begay

174 Mind Over Finger with Drs. Renée-Paule Gauthier & Heidi Kay Begay

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.

00:56:53  |   Fri 08 Sep 2023
173 Stewart Goodyear: Sound World

173 Stewart Goodyear: Sound World

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.

This is a conversat…

00:43:25  |   Fri 26 May 2023
172 Inner Mastery

172 Inner Mastery

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!

Join me as I:

⭐ Discuss the signific…

00:22:14  |   Fri 19 May 2023
171 Mastery Pitfalls

171 Mastery Pitfalls

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…

00:20:26  |   Fri 12 May 2023
170 Energy: Charged Up  for Success

170 Energy: Charged Up for Success

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…

00:21:46  |   Fri 05 May 2023
169 Susanna Klein – Empowered Music Making

169 Susanna Klein – Empowered Music Making

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…

01:09:49  |   Fri 28 Apr 2023
168 Why Resolutions Fail

168 Why Resolutions Fail

 

Exploring why resolutions often fail and how we can overcome challenges on this road to mastery.

 

 

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00:17:54  |   Fri 21 Apr 2023
167 The 5 Keys to Mastery

167 The 5 Keys to Mastery

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'…

00:24:29  |   Fri 14 Apr 2023
166 The Path to Mastery

166 The Path to Mastery

Discussing mastery – what it is and what the path leading to it looks like.

 

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00:23:10  |   Fri 07 Apr 2023
165 Heidi Kay Begay: Amplify Your Voice

165 Heidi Kay Begay: Amplify Your Voice

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:

  • ·         Her journey cre…
00:49:27  |   Fri 31 Mar 2023
164 Practice Room Superpower: Joy

164 Practice Room Superpower: Joy

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…

00:30:18  |   Fri 24 Mar 2023
163 Mock Performances, For Real

163 Mock Performances, For Real

Your guide to Mock Performances – what to do before, during and after!

 

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00:26:14  |   Fri 17 Mar 2023
162 Your No-Excuse Recording Technique

162 Your No-Excuse Recording Technique

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 …

00:17:47  |   Fri 10 Mar 2023
161 How to Master a Scary Passage for Performance

161 How to Master a Scary Passage for Performance

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…

00:22:19  |   Fri 03 Mar 2023
160 Robyn Bollinger: Artistry & Leadership

160 Robyn Bollinger: Artistry & Leadership

You will love this conversation with Robyn Bollinger, Concertmaster of the Detroit Symphony

She shares incredible tools, strategies and tips, including:

  • Her audition preparation process
  • How she hand…
00:43:21  |   Fri 24 Feb 2023
159 How to Get the Most Out of Your Lesson

159 How to Get the Most Out of Your Lesson

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…

00:22:06  |   Fri 17 Feb 2023
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