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!
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In this episode, I discuss with Dr. Heidi Kay Begay - flutist, educator, podcaster, course creator and creative consultant for musicians. We cover m...
In this episode, I cover ways to incorporate more joy, presence, variety, and creativity in your practice. Infusing joy and purpose in your preparat...
Your guide to Mock Performances – what to do before, during and after! DOWNLOAD THE TRANSCRIPT FROM THIS EPISODE HERE Join my mailing list HE...
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...
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...
You will love this conversation with Robyn Bollinger, Concertmaster of the Detroit Symphony She shares incredible tools, strategies and tips, includin...
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 p...
In this episode I talk about the very important role of teacher and the ways we can efficiently guide and support our students on their chosen path....
In this episode, I explain how the motivation cycle works and how you can create motivation on purpose any time you want. Reflection - Here are questi...
So happy to close 2022 with a wonderful artist, cello soloist Tommy Mesa! Catch his insight on practicing, developing and maintaining a solo career, h...
In this episode, I explain why we feel nervous and I offer strategies to help understand and find comfort with performance anxiety. Find complete show...
I share with you a framework that will help you bring about different results in the practice room, on stage, and in your life. DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE WOR...
In this personally meaningful episode, I share with you the framework that has brough incredible transformation in my life and in the lives of my clie...
In this episode I bring you violinist and body mapping expert Jennifer Johnson. We discuss what body mapping is, its effect on our body, the daily act...
Moving our body is extremely powerful in impacting every aspect of practicing-from how we feel to how we think. In this last of our three episodes fo...
In this episode, we continue our theme of joy during this month of November and I share my second tip to bring more joy, efficiency and results in the...
A technique to help you get started when you're not in the mood to practice. Reflection - Here are questions to increase your awareness of the topic...
In this episode, Timothy Chooi shares wonderful wisdom and applicable tips, and he answers listeners' questions. He discusses his journey to an inter...
Several studies show the benefits of interspersing breaks into your practice blocks. A 2021 publication offers a fun new way to experiment with break...
