Align Your Mind

Happy Mother's Day!! Paying homage to my mom this week with some of the lessons I learned from her. Some were explicitly taught, and some were learned by example. Either way, y'all gotta hear them. They're so good!  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...

In this episode, we talk about self-talk. Why it's URGENT to do something about it if it's not serving you.  What to do instead.   How it can change your life...  Register for the Self-Talk 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 coaching? Book a Preliminary Call Check out the YouTube...

In this episode, we talk about the case for creating so much desire through possibility that fear and self-punishment become a thing of the past... 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 S...

In this episode, I talk about work/life balance as a musician. Not as a prescription, but as a way of being so things feel more in control and balanced no matter what work or life throw at 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 a...

In this episode, we talk about the signs to look out for when identifying self-sabotage...  Want the antidote?  Join me April 18, 2026 for a class on how to get rid of self-sabotage for good...  Click here to register! 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 t...

In this episode, we talk about what we need to let go of in order to grow... even when it's hard. 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 interest...

In this episode, I talk about the willingness to be wrong about things. It is more freeing than you think and often leads to SO much more growth.  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 Sk...

We all think there's an "elite" club of musicians, one that we aren't in... We self select out of this made-up group and it has a big effect on how we operate in our day to day and what we think is possible for ourselves. Listen to hear a new perspective on it... If you enjoyed this episode, or you have been enjoying this podcast, tell a friend about it! I’d love to spread the...

In this episode, we talk about the feelings menu and how to choose your feelings on purpose (as much as you can, of course).  How to Calm Your Nervous System Feelings List 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 Pod...

So, we've all seen the Timothée Chalamet video where he says nobody cares about ballet or opera. I have some cents to add, but mostly it's about empowering ourselves as artists. 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 Rev...

In this episode, we chat about what it means to choose yourself in the face of failure, setbacks, and not being chosen by others. Check out Self-Coaching for 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 Podcas...

In this episode, I talk about figure skating, the two case studies of Alysa Liu and Ilia Malinin, the importance of coaches, and more!  Self-Coaching For Musicians (Feb 28th at Noon Pacific) Register 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 Cha...

In this episode, I talk about how we witness ourselves. We can do this through shame or love, but we aren't taught to distinguish the two.  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 Skoo...

In this episode, I talk about what it means to choose your thoughts. I offer some unintentional ones I’ve experienced recently concerning a recent audition and how important coaching has been to watch them and move forward quickly.  Interested in coaching? Click here to sign up for a preliminary call If you enjoyed this episode, or you have been enjoying this podcast, tell a friend about it! I’d l...

In this episode, I offer some perspectives for musicians, educators, and artists during this incredibly difficult time in the world.  Join me this Saturday for a class on How to Calm Your Nervous System (January 31, 2026 at Noon Pacific) Sign Up 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? Boo...

In this episode, Chelsea talks with Rusty Holmes a fellow Mindset Coach and UT Austin grad. They talk all about mental fitness, the importance of it, and some steps to start your mental fitness journey. Find Rusty on IG: @rustyholmeshorn 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 self-acceptance and revisit an episode from 2021. She really did know what she was talking about. This is the 5 year anniversary of this podcast and I want to thank you all for being here. It's been a blast! Here's to an amazing year! 🥂 If you enjoyed this episode, or you have been enjoying this podcast, tell a friend about it! I’d love to spread the word!...

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...