Align Your Mind

In this episode, I talk about the importance of taking yourself as an artist and your career seriously (and how to do that). How to Run Your Career Like a Business If you enjoyed this episode, or you have been enjoying this podcast, tell a friend about it! I’d love to spread the word! Interested in coaching? Book a Preliminary Call Check out the YouTube Channel Rate and Review on Apple Podcasts!...

In this episode, we talk about one of the debated topics: is music school worth it? If you enjoyed this episode, or you have been enjoying this podcast, tell a friend about it! I’d love to spread the word! Interested in coaching? Book a Preliminary Call Check out the YouTube Channel Rate and Review on Apple Podcasts! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 *The Skool Community has ended. If you are interested in working with...

In this episode, we talk about "host energy" and how to apply it to performances, auditions, conversations, and your own human experience. If you enjoyed this episode, or you have been enjoying this podcast, tell a friend about it! I’d love to spread the word! Interested in coaching? Book a Preliminary Call Check out the YouTube Channel Rate and Review on Apple Podcasts! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 *The...

In this episode, I talk about the insecurity tax. This is the tax we pay when we outsource our validation. Listen to find out how this shows up and how much time/money/energy it's costing you! If you enjoyed this episode, or you have been enjoying this podcast, tell a friend about it! I’d love to spread the word! Interested in coaching? Book a Preliminary Call Check out the YouTube Channel Ra...

In this episode, we are drawing from one of my favorite shows: Gilmore Girls. Specifically, when Rory is told, "you don't got it" by a mentor of hers. We've all had to handle moments like this. Listen to find out how. If you enjoyed this episode, or you have been enjoying this podcast, tell a friend about it! I’d love to spread the word! Interested in coaching? Book a Prelimina...

In this episode, we talk about philosophies I've gained from coaching and how they transfer to teaching music.  If you enjoyed this episode, or you have been enjoying this podcast, tell a friend about it! I’d love to spread the word! Interested in coaching? Book a Preliminary Call Check out the YouTube Channel Rate and Review on Apple Podcasts! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 *The Skool Community has ended. If yo...

In this episode, we talk about the philosophy that our thoughts and how our brain interprets our world creates our feelings. This concept fundamentally changed my life and how I was able to move on from rejection and gain my power back in my music career.  If you enjoyed this episode, or you have been enjoying this podcast, tell a friend about it! I’d love to spread the word! Interested in coachin...

In this episode, we talk about what it means to be an unshakeable musician. Not in the sense that you'll never make a mistake again, but rather how you respond to those mistakes/mishaps/rejections. This is what makes careers sustainable.  Check out the Workshop Replay If you enjoyed this episode, or you have been enjoying this podcast, tell a friend about it! I’d love to spread the word! Inte...

In this episode, I go into what coaching is actually like. I used to say it is like private lessons for your brain, but you'll find out why I don't think that way anymore. If you enjoyed this episode, or you have been enjoying this podcast, tell a friend about it! I’d love to spread the word! Interested in coaching? Book a Preliminary Call Check out the YouTube Channel Rate and Review on...

In this episode, I talk about journaling and self-coaching. Getting to know yourself is one of the most important things you can ever do for yourself. Listen to find out how to do this and make it a daily practice. If you enjoyed this episode, or you have been enjoying this podcast, tell a friend about it! I’d love to spread the word! Interested in coaching? Book a Preliminary Call Check out the Y...

In this episode, we talk about my FAVORITE quote: Run toward what you want, not away from what you don't. AND how that applies to every level of your life and career as a musician/artist/creative/human. If you enjoyed this episode, or you have been enjoying this podcast, tell a friend about it! I’d love to spread the word! Interested in coaching? Book a Preliminary Call Check out the YouTube...

In this episode, I talk about how to think of your career in seasons. Most of the time we don't think of building taking time, but here we talk about laying the foundation of a sustainable career intentionally. If you enjoyed this episode, or you have been enjoying this podcast, tell a friend about it! I’d love to spread the word! Interested in coaching? Book a Preliminary Call Check out the...

In this episode, we are going to be talking about the lies our brains tell us when we get started.  If you enjoyed this episode, or you have been enjoying this podcast, tell a friend about it! I’d love to spread the word! Interested in coaching? Book a Preliminary Call Check out the YouTube Channel Rate and Review on Apple Podcasts! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 *The Skool Community has ended. If you are interested...

In this episode, I go on a rampage of love for what I do. Performing is not self-indulgent. Teaching is not a waste of time (no matter if your students practice). Find the deeper meaning.  If you enjoyed this episode, or you have been enjoying this podcast, tell a friend about it! I’d love to spread the word! Interested in coaching? Book a Preliminary Call Check out the YouTube Channel Rate and Re...

In this episode, I tell my story. I was asked by somebody on a preliminary call what I loved about coaching. We didn't have an extra 20 mins to chat, but I thought I'd share with everyone!  If you enjoyed this episode, or you have been enjoying this podcast, tell a friend about it! I’d love to spread the word! Interested in coaching? Book a Preliminary Call Check out the YouTube Channel...

In this episode, we talk about the unwritten rules that music school imposes on our social media presence, why posting will skyrocket your confidence (ultimately), and why it is vital to show who we are as artists right now. How to Run Your Music Career Like a Business If you enjoyed this episode, or you have been enjoying this podcast, tell a friend about it! I’d love to spread the word! Interest...

In this episode, I break down 5 ways you can set up your music career before leaving school. These things can ALL be practiced, and the better you get at them, the more money you will make. 100%.  Run Your Career Like a Business Workshop Details If you enjoyed this episode, or you have been enjoying this podcast, tell a friend about it! I’d love to spread the word! Interested in coaching? Book a P...

In this episode, I talk about my 4-hat framework for having a career as a musician in the 2026. These are essential to organize your tasks, time, mindset, and more. Learn what they are and how you can implement them...  Run Your Music Career Like a Business Workshop If you enjoyed this episode, or you have been enjoying this podcast, tell a friend about it! I’d love to spread the word! Interested...

In this episode, we talk about the ways you can improve your playing without putting in more hours than you already are. These are all CRUCIAL mindset shifts. If you have ever felt like you have to "get out of your own way" this episode is for you.  If you enjoyed this episode, or you have been enjoying this podcast, tell a friend about it! I’d love to spread the word! Interested in coac...

In this episode, I interview Kelly Riordan who is the founder of Outside the Bachs. She runs an incredible program helping musicians build a full-time music studio. We talk about the mindset behind running your own business and taking charge of your own career.  Follow Kelly on Instagram Check out Outside the Bachs If you enjoyed this episode, or you have been enjoying this podcast, tell a friend...

In this episode, we talk about what it takes (mentally/emotionally) to have a portfolio career in music. AND why it goes against what we are sometimes taught in music school.  Register for the workshop! June 20th, 2026 : chelseatanner.kit.com/portfoliomusicianmindset If you enjoyed this episode, or you have been enjoying this podcast, tell a friend about it! I’d love to spread the word! Interested...

In this episode, we talk about compare and despair. It was an episode inspired by someone I coached the other day seeming to think that everyone had it "easier" than they did... Let's chat about it...  If you enjoyed this episode, or you have been enjoying this podcast, tell a friend about it! I’d love to spread the word! Interested in coaching? Book a Preliminary Call Check out the...

In this episode, we talk about why it is actually harder to not believe in yourself... This is counterintuitive and more big-picture, but you'll want to hear why. If you enjoyed this episode, or you have been enjoying this podcast, tell a friend about it! I’d love to spread the word! Interested in coaching? Book a Preliminary Call Check out the YouTube Channel Rate and Review on Apple Podcast...

In this episode, I talk about a major practice breakthrough one of my clients had this week. We talk about the idea of hosting our own practice time instead of feeling like a guest... If you enjoyed this episode, or you have been enjoying this podcast, tell a friend about it! I’d love to spread the word! Interested in coaching? Book a Preliminary Call Check out the YouTube Channel Rate and Review...

In this episode, we talk about the shame backpack: what it is, and how to put it down... If you enjoyed this episode, or you have been enjoying this podcast, tell a friend about it! I’d love to spread the word! Interested in coaching? Book a Preliminary Call Check out the YouTube Channel Rate and Review on Apple Podcasts! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 *The Skool Community has ended. If you are interested in working...