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 transcribedEVERYTHING YOU NEED FOR A SPECTACULAR YEAR Whether you want to rock the stage for your next performance, win an audition, land your dream job, transfo...
Backstage conversation with Paul Lueders, Principal Oboist of the Chicago Lyric Opera Orchestra. We chat about: The challenges of performing multipl...
Conversation with Dr. Hannah Murray of corpSonore, including topics such as: Why understanding anatomy is crucial for musicians to play with proper...
In this episode, I uncover the three main mistakes musicians often make in their performance preparation. I dive into crafting a clear vision and per...
Conversation with the versatile and dynamic violin soloist and chamber musician Njioma Grievous , winner of the Robert F. Smith First Prize and the...
In this episode, I have a fascinating conversation with Sam Reti, founder CEO of Muzie, a platform that's transforming music education. We explore the...
In this episode, I dive into the common experience of feeling overwhelmed and discouraged, offering powerful insights on transitioning from an emotio...
In this Backstage Pass Series episode, I speak with LA Phil Associate Principal Horn, David Cooper. We discuss how he handles maintaining a large repe...
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...
In this episode, I speak with Kristin Leitterman, Assistant Professor of Oboe at Arkansas State University. We discuss pedagogy, Bert Lucarelli's ap...
Limiting beliefs: How they keep us stuck and how we can free ourselves from them Book your free consultation with Renée HERE Download the tran...
A casual and impactful backstage conversation with world-renowned trumpet player Esteban Batallán on topics ranging from how to practice for an auditi...
In this episode, I share a conversation I had with the wonderful Dr. Heidi Kay Begay — flutist, educator, podcaster, course creator and creative consu...
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 an...
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-...
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,...
170 - Energy: Charged Up for Success In this episode, we discuss how nurturing our leads to greater productivity and success. Enrollment for the...
In this episode, I bring you violinist, pedagogue, tech entrepreneur, practice researcher, and author Susanna Klein. We covered many topics, includin...
Exploring why resolutions often fail and how we can overcome challenges on this road to mastery. Enrollment for the Music Mastery Experienc...
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 unloc...
