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!
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 41 minutes
- Episodes
- 239
- Years Active
- 2018 - 2025
138 How to Prepare for Practice - Gear Up for Fall 22 Part 3
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 g…
137 How to Plan for Efficient Practice - Gear Up for Fall 22 Part 2
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 g…
136 How to Set Goals - Gear Up for Fall 22 Part 1
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 g…
135 Aubrey Bergauer: Changing the Narrative for the Performing Arts
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…
134 Kate Kayaian: Re-Writing the Script
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.
MORE ABOUT KATE KAYAIAN:
- Creative Leadership …
133 Dr. Renée-Paule Gauthier & Christine Smith: Mindfulness for Musicians from the Musicians VS the World Podcast
132 Dr. Renée-Paule Gauthier & Jennet Ingle: Mindful Practice & Building a Portfolio Career from The Crushing Classical Podcast
MORE ABOUT JENNET:
- Website: https://jennetingle.com/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jennetingleoboist
- Instag…
131 Dr. Renée-Paule Gauthier & Davina Shum: Dealing with Performance Anxiety - from The Strad Podcast
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 Stra…
130 Plan for the Hard Feelings – Try it at Home with Dr. Gauthier
Just for you, I’ve created a free resou…
129 Megan Ihnen: Breathing Life Into Music
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 …
128 More Joyful Practice - Try It At Home with Dr. Gauthier
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 mor…
127 Jennet Ingle: The Happiest Musician
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 c…
126 Teaching Mastery – Try it at Home with Dr. Gauthier
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 ha…
125 Paul Ellison: The Essence of Pedagogy
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…
124 The Three-Note Exercise – Try it at Home with Dr. Gauthier
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. D…
123 Joseph Alessi: Clarity & Vision
In our conversation, Joe shares wonderful wisdom on many topics, including the importance of fun…
122 The Power of Gratitude – Try it at Home with Dr. Gauthier
121 Mary Elizabeth Bowden: A Driving Force
Welcome to today’s episode with award-winning trumpet soloist, Mary Elizabeth Bowden. Mary is an artist with a profound, genuine approach to music-making.
In our conversation, we covered:
- How her a…
120 Plan Your Practice – Try it at Home with Dr. Gauthier
