Align Your Mind

In this episode, I talk about when discomfort is required. Being uncomfortable comes with the territory of being a musician. But  how we handle discomfort is what dictates whether we feel like we're hustling or just putting in some good hard work. Apply this to ALL of your 2026 goals! Work with me! https://calendly.com/chelseatanner/preliminarycall If you enjoyed this episode, or you have bee...

In this episode, we talk to Robert Bosworth, Trained Musician. You may have seen his amazing instagram account @robert.bosworth.music that brings so much levity to the music world. We talk about our approaches to teaching, mindsets that are amazing as a student (and you should totally borrow them), and discuss how we used to bother our friends in practice rooms. Listen in for some inspiration!  If...

I've shared bits and pieces on the podcast before, but this the whole story. It's a story I've been scared to share before, but I think it's important to tell you all why coaching means so much to me and how life-changing it can be. The pod that changed my life: UnF*ck Your Brain by Kara Loewentheil If you enjoyed this episode, or you have been enjoying this podcast, tell a fri...

In this episode, we talk about why apathy happens, what to do when it does, and how to sit through big emotions that may be creating this apathy. This is something that kills more dreams than any failure does...  How to Process an Emotion Interested in coaching? Book a preliminary call! If you enjoyed this episode, or you have been enjoying this podcast, tell a friend about it! I’d love to spread...

In this episode, we talk about perfectionism and why it's hard to break out of that in every cateogry of our life as classical musicians.  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...

In this episode, I talk about how trusting the process isn't about the process. It's about the trust. SO many thoughts about this - I think it's one of my favorite episodes... 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...

In this episode, we have part 4/4 in the Audition prep series. This one is all about questioning, who do I want to be? And becoming that person ahead of the material things happening around you (like winning an audition). YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/5AhuglUePm4 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 is part 3 in the audition prep series! I did a livestream in my Skool Community in December and this is an edited down version. If you want the video with a visual component where I draw out this plan - Click here!  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...

Part two of the audition prep series! 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 Chelsea, please visit www.chelseatanner.com or...

In this episode, I talk about overarching beliefs you have about yourself in relation to auditions. This stuff is SO worth investigating! This is a livestream I did for the community in December, and thought the world should hear 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 C...

Info about the Summer Studio: https://www.chelseatanner.com/summer-studio In this episode, I say that the summer studio is 10 weeks. It is only 6! Check out the website link above for more info! 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...

In this episode, I read an old blog post from 2019 (from a past Chelsea who had a BIG realization about planning...). And honestly, the message still hits home with me, same info new me, new levels of learning!  On brand for the episode- I thought this uploaded several days ago... Better late than never! And done is better than perfect... If you enjoyed this episode, or you have been enjoying this...

This is a sensitive topic with lots of nuance.  Here's a YouTube video about the same topic for more insight into some of what we covered in the podcast. Click Here 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 Podca...

This podcast was inspired by me seeing that we have over 90 (?!) episodes. It goes into my own story with mindset work, my connection to the podcast, why it has taken different forms, etc. THANK YOU for being here and listening.  Resilience Workshop 3/29/25 more info in the link! https://chelseatanner.kit.com/resilienceworkshop If you enjoyed this episode, or you have been enjoying this podcast, t...

In this episode, we talk about the judgments we hold about "caring." Specifically about what other people think, why it is SO human and normal, and what to do instead of trying to "not care."  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 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 Rate and Review on Apple Podcasts! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 *The Skool Community has ended. If you are interested in working with Chelsea, please visit www.chelseatanner.com or book a call with the link above!

This one is all about how we teach, how mindset plays into that on the part of the student and the teacher, AND how we should be facilitators of exploration, not prescribers of "right and wrong." 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 Ch...

I wrote this inspired by Elizabeth Gilbert's Letters from Love practice. I read what I wrote and broke it down a bit further. Enjoy :) https://elizabethgilbert.substack.com/ 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 Ap...

My journey with coaching is one of self-love. You are the longest relationship you'll ever have. If you'd like to make it a better one, listen up!  Sending you all love :)  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 o...

Listen to find out why I think I might be better at rollerblading than playing the flute (I'm almost not joking... 😅). This is really about how to bring self-trust into your practice room. 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...

Your plant is your playing. What kind of environment are you creating for your abilities to grow?? This what we talk about this week! Enjoy :) 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...

Hey Silly Geese :)  Let me know if you try this method!  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 Chelsea, please visit www.c...

In this episode, I talk about a recent trip to the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam, how we frame events in our lives, my story with how I framed my biggest failure, a microphone mishap, and more! Check it out ;) Substack: https://chelseatanner.substack.com/p/frames 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 c...

In this episode, I respond to a prompt from a Flute Facebook group that I saw. I had a lot of thoughts - and according to some people's definitions of "professional flutist" I don't fit the bill... Obviously I have a lot to say about this, so buckle up - all empowering thoughts, of course :) If you enjoyed this episode, or you have been enjoying this podcast, tell a friend abou...

In this episode, I revisit my very FIRST blog post ever from 2019. I had just found coaching, and this was my first attempt at writing about the subject. Since then I haven't been able to shut up about it. 😂 Join the Align Your Mind Community The original blog post: https://www.chelseatanner.com/post/don-t-tell-me-i-m-talented If you enjoyed this episode, or you have been enjoying this podca...