The Confident Musicianing Podcast

Most musicians silently quit at this stage, here is how you double down and work through.  Bet on yourself as a musician and get inside The Confidence Programme. Click here to see what's inside.

This is not talked about enough. The musicians who become the most confident and achieve their dream lives don't take every setback personally.  Bet on yourself as a musician and get inside The Confidence Programme. Click here to see what's inside.

Here is how you are going to get confident as a musician.  Bet on yourself as a musician and get inside The Confidence Programme. Click here to see what's inside.

Performance soon? Here's how I prepare to perform. Use code ELEANOR15 for 15% off your Notabl_ practice journal, and level up your focus in your sessions! Click here for your journal.  I only recommend things I love. This contains an affiliate code which means that I receive a commission -- with no extra cost to you! 😊 Let me know what you thought of this episode by emailing me at eleanor@co...

This episode is a deep one. I go into the real truth to why you still feel stuck. Let's get into it.  Click here to be the first to know about the course to get you confident. Liked this episode? Let me know by emailing eleanor@confidentmusicianing.com or DMing @eleanor.oboe

When we have deadlines, practicing can feel quite stressful. Here are some ways to create more calm, efficient sessions.  Use code ELEANOR15 for 15% off your Notabl_ practice journal, and level up your focus in your sessions! Click here for your journal.  I only recommend things I love. This contains an affiliate code which means that I receive a commission -- with no extra cost to you! 😊 Let me...

In every opportunity, how much we put into it correlates with how much we get out of it. Here is how you can get the most out of your opportunities as a musician. Use code ELEANOR15 for 15% off your Notabl_ practice journal, and level up your focus in your sessions! Click here for your journal.  I only recommend things I love. This contains an affiliate code which means that I receive a commission...

Here are 3 more things that are a must in my exam prep so that I can play my best. Listen to this for strategies on practice breaks, lesson notes, and personalising your performance. Click here for the first three strategies Use code ELEANOR15 for 15% off your Notabl_ practice journal, and level up your focus in your sessions! Click here for your journal.  I only recommend things I love. This cont...

Here are 3 things that are a must in my exam prep so that I can play my best. Listen to this for strategies on mock exams, visualisation, and training your nerves. Use code ELEANOR15 for 15% off your Notabl_ practice journal, and level up your focus in your sessions! Click here for your journal.  I only recommend things I love. This contains an affiliate code which means that I receive a commissio...

Practice is all well and good, but how are you going to be in the actual exam/audition situation? Here is how you can make sure that you are ready to perform your best. Use code ELEANOR15 for 15% off your Notabl_ practice journal, and level up your focus in your sessions! Click here for your journal.  I only recommend things I love. This contains an affiliate code which means that I receive a comm...

Ever stuck in the practice room not sure what you are doing? Here's how to avoid that. Planning your practice is a skill, and that's exactly what were talking about. Use code ELEANOR15 for 15% off your Notabl_ practice journal, and level up your focus in your sessions! Click here for your journal.  I only recommend things I love. This contains an affiliate code which means that I receive...

Rejection can hurt; here's how I work through it. Use code ELEANOR15 for 15% off your Notabl_ practice journal, and level up your focus in your sessions! Click here for your journal.  I only recommend things I love. This contains an affiliate code which means that I receive a commission -- with no extra cost to you! 😊

Hobbies are so important, even to musicians. Today we dive into how you can implement them in your life. Use code ELEANOR15 for 15% off your Notabl_ practice journal, and level up your focus in your sessions! Click here for your journal.  I only recommend things I love. This contains an affiliate code which means that I receive a commission -- with no extra cost to you! 😊

After wearing a brace on my Instagram, you guys asked what it is, and so today we are diving into my experience with Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome as an oboist.

We made it to 100 episodes! I am so incredibly grateful to you for being here, and as a way to say thank you, I have made you 3 playlists specifically about certain aspects of 'musicianing.' Here they are: All About Music Practice:  Click here for the Spotify Playlist Click here for the Youtube Playlist Performances and Auditions Click here for the Spotify Playlist Click here for the You...

When the audition criteria says "wear something comfortable," you might wonder what that means. Today we are breaking down not only why what you wear matters, but also how to use clothes to perform your best.  This episode has an accompanying blog post. Click here to read! Use code ELEANOR15 for 15% off your Notabl_ practice journal, and level up your focus in your sessions! Click here f...

Ever since I started taking notes after my lessons, I have gotten more out of my lessons and it has helped my growth as an oboist. Here is how I do it. This episode has an accompanying blog post. Click here to read. Use code ELEANOR15 for 15% off your Notabl_ practice journal, and level up your focus in your sessions! Click here for your journal.  I only recommend things I love. This contains an a...

When I was unwell, I didn't practice. Here is how I showed myself compassion during this time of being unwell.  Use code ELEANOR15 for 15% off your Notabl_ practice journal, and level up your focus in your sessions! Click here for your journal.  I only recommend things I love. This contains an affiliate code which means that I receive a commission -- with no extra cost to you! 😊

I recently went to Edinburgh to do an event where I shared the oboe with younger students. Here's what I learned from it and what it taught me about creating joy in playing. This episode has an accompanying blog post. Click here to read. Use code ELEANOR15 for 15% off your Notabl_ practice journal, and level up your focus in your sessions! Click here for your journal.  I only recommend things...

Mental practice has been so helpful for me in honing my mind in the practice room. Here's how I do it. This episode has an accompanying blog post. Click here to read. Use code ELEANOR15 for 15% off your Notabl_ practice journal, and level up your focus in your sessions! Click here for your journal.  I only recommend things I love. This contains an affiliate code which means that I receive a c...

Ever struggle with your stage confidence? Me too! We've all been there. Here are some stage confidence tips that I use.  Here's a recent episode about how I learned the repertoire faster. Click here to listen! Today's episode has an accompanying blog post. Read it here! Use code ELEANOR15 for 15% off your Notabl_ practice journal, and level up your focus in your sessions! Click here...

I recently had to prepare a piece for a performance class in a really short amount of time. So I decided to do an experiment. I tested some practice methods for learning a piece quickly to see if they would work in time for me to perform. The result? I did one of the best performance classes I've ever played. So here are the things I did to prep. This episode has an accompanying blog post. Cl...

Ever picked up a piece you've played before and struggled to find a fresh spark? Here's how I keep my pieces fresh and interesting! This episode has a blog post to go with it. Read it here. Use code ELEANOR15 for 15% off your Notabl_ practice journal, and level up your focus in your sessions! Click here for your journal.  I never recommend anything that I don't love. This contains a...

Let's sit down, and have a cozy chat about the ups and downs of my summer. There is a blog post that goes with this episode. Click here to read. Let me know how your summer went! You can DM me on Tiktok and Insta @eleanor.oboe or email me at eleanor@confidentmusicianing.com. Use code ELEANOR15 for 15% off your Notabl_ practice journal, and level up your focus in your sessions! Click here for...

I am embarking on my second year at The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. First year was a roller coaster ride. Upon reflection of the past year, here are three things I'm doing differently for second year. This episode has an accompanying blog post. Click here to read. Use code ELEANOR15 for 15% off your Notabl_ practice journal, and level up your focus in your sessions! Click here for your j...