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!
267 episodes transcribedWhether 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 mus...
In this episode, I speak with world-class pianist and composer Kenny Werner who's prolific output of compositions, recordings and publications continu...
In this episode, I share with you the conversation I had with Angela Ezeonyeka and Andrew Coleman on their show - The Musician's Toolbox Podcast. With...
Emotional Freedom Technique specialist and coach Jenny Clift talks to us about this powerful modality and how it can help musicians become more produc...
I'm very excited to have world-renowned violinist Leila Josefowicz on the show for you today! As you'll hear in our discussion, Leila is a profoundly...
Today I'm bringing you a conversation previously aired on the Violin Podcast, hosted by Eric Mrugala. On the Violin Podcast Eric interviews violinist...
For this episode, I bring you a powerful conversation with world-renowned Alexander Technique teacher Lori Schiff. As Lori shares on her website, the...
In this inspiring and motivating conversation, National Symphony double bass player Ira Gold shares his wisdom on practicing and on leading a meaningf...
In this episode I share with you the conversation I had with Trevor Jones on his Podcast, the Scholarship Roadmap! We cover a lot of ground in this 4...
In this episode I'm talking health and wellness with David Cartolano, Host of the Conditioned Musician podcast! David is an ACSM certified Exercise P...
In this episode, I have the great pleasure of speaking about all things mindful practice with international cello soloist Alisa Weilerstein. Alisa has...
Today is a special episode: I'm bringing you a conversation I had on another podcast, the awesome Conditioned Musician Podcast hosted by the equally...
Melissa White and Elena Urioste — violinists, yoginis, and dear friends run Intermission, a ground-breaking program that unites body, mind, breath, an...
Performance Reboot – A 3-Part Motivation-Reset Workshop for Musicians Rediscover your passion + jumpstart your process – so you're ahead of the pack...
Everything you need to infuse your practice with more mindfulness, joy, and efficiency! Challenge prompts and transcript: www.mindoverfinger.com/resou...
Everything you need to get you in the cycle of motivation! And for the best practicing summer of your life: Dr. Renée-Paule Gauthier invites you to...
It's hard to believe it, but we've reached the end of Season 2 of The Mind Over Finger Podcast!!! To celebrate, I have a great treat for you. I'm sp...
In this very special episode, I'm speaking with violinist and pedagogue Simon Fischer, who is recognized world-wide as a performer, educator and recor...
This week, I'm speaking with fabulous double bass player, Lauren Pierce! Known for her hugely popular YouTube channel, which features her virtuosic pe...
In this episode, famed violinist Lara St. John discusses several aspects of practicing and performance preparation, including the importance of workin...
