The Mind Over Finger Podcast

In this episode, I discuss with Dr. Heidi Kay Begay - flutist, educator, podcaster, course creator and creative consultant for musicians. We cover many topics including: ·          Her journey creating her unique career and how others can do the same ·          The qualities that helped her grow her career and business ·          How she handles performance anxiety ·          The importance of sel...

In this episode, I cover ways to incorporate more joy, presence, variety, and creativity in your practice. Infusing joy and purpose in your preparation journey – having it alongside you day after day – will have a profound impact on both how well you prepare and how confident you feel on stage.    Joyful Practice Resources :   - Handout for this episode:  Download Here ·          - Episode 72 – Jo...

Your guide to Mock Performances – what to do before, during and after!   DOWNLOAD THE TRANSCRIPT FROM THIS EPISODE HERE   Join my mailing list HERE and become a Mind Over Finger VIP member!   As a VIP member, you will you receive my free guide to a highly productive practice , a transcript of each new podcast episode delivered to your inbox every week, and all the insider information about my coac...

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 this episode, I have removed all the excuses NOT to record yourself by offering you a simple and powerful approach to start enjoying the process.   DOWNLOAD THE TRANSCRIPT FROM THIS EPISODE HERE   Join my mailing list HERE and become a Mind Over Fin...

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 a better option that will allow you to not only learn it better but also learn it faster and facilitate flow in your performance!   DOWNLOAD THE TRANSCRIPT FROM THIS EPISODE HERE   Join my mailing list HERE and become a Mind Over Finger VIP member!  ...

You will love this conversation with Robyn Bollinger, Concertmaster of the Detroit Symphony She shares incredible tools, strategies and tips, including: Her audition preparation process How she handles her role as concertmaster How she keeps track of her practicing Her favorite tool in the practice room And so much more!   Where to find Robyn: Website:  https://www.robynbollingerviolin.com/ YouTub...

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 partner in the musical team: the student and how they can get the most out of their lesson and learning experience.    Reflection - Here are questions to increase your awareness of the topics I cover in the episode: ·          What else can I try? ·   ...

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.   DOWNLOAD THE TRANSCRIPT FROM THIS EPISODE HERE   Do you have specific questions for me or my guests you would like answered on the podcast? Share them with me HERE !   Join me for FREE on February 17 th for the Deep Practice Model Teacher Training W...

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 questions to increase your awareness of the topic I cover in the episode: What is my long-term goal? What actions do I want to take to move towards my goal today? What feeling would fuel me and support me in taking action today? What thought can I think an...

So happy to close 2022 with a wonderful artist, cello soloist Tommy Mesa! Catch his insight on practicing, developing and maintaining a solo career, how he deals with resistance, and taking breaks and coming back to playing after one, and much more! Available everywhere you listen to podcasts.   MORE ABOUT THOMAS MESA Website: https://thomasmesacello.com/ YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/u...

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 notes here: www.mindoverfinger.com/podcast   DOWNLOAD THE TRANSCRIPT FROM THIS EPISODE HERE   DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE WORKSHEET HERE   Do you have specific questions for me or my guests you would like answered on the podcast? Share them with me HERE !  ...

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 WORKSHEET HERE DOWNLOAD THE TRANSCRIPT FROM THIS EPISODE HERE   Do you have specific questions for me or my guests you would like answered on the podcast? Share them with me HERE ! HOLIDAY SPECIAL – Use Code: 10OFF at check out for 10% off my groundbrea...

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 clients!   DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE WORKSHEET HERE DOWNLOAD THE TRANSCRIPT FROM THIS EPISODE HERE   Do you have specific questions for me or my guests you would like answered on the podcast? Share them with me HERE ! HOLIDAY SPECIAL – Use Code: 10OFF at check...

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 actions she recommends in order to stay healthy and mentally balanced, how body mapping helps with nonphysical issues like stress, and much more. Jennifer shares many impactful concepts. I know you're going to walk away completely inspired by this conve...

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 focusing on joy, we how we can use our body to spark positive feelings prior to practicing.   Kelly McGonigal: The Joy workout : https://nyti.ms/38KD8lq The Joy of Movement: How Exercise Helps Us Find Happiness, Hope, Connection, and Courage The Upside...

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 practice room: to engage in what I call practice room self-care. Reflection - Here are questions to increase your awareness of the topics I cover in the episode: In which ways do I WANT to practice today? How can I make this practice session serve M...

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 topics I cover in the episode: What would make this process enjoyable for me? How can I make this session productive and interesting for me? What would make this session more pleasant?   >> DOWNLOAD THE TRANSCRIPT FROM THIS EPISODE HERE < < Do you have sp...

In this episode, Timothy Chooi shares wonderful wisdom and applicable tips, and he answers listeners' questions.  He discusses his journey to an international career, including the obstacles he overcame, his approach to practicing, and his thoughts on the importance of having clear intentions.   MORE ABOUT TIMOTHY CHOOI Website: https://www.timothychooi.com/ YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.co...

Several studies show the benefits of interspersing breaks into your practice blocks.  A 2021 publication offers a fun new way to experiment with breaks. Here's how you can apply this in your practice. Listen and try at home this week: 🔹 Practice a passage for 10-30 seconds (or for a set number of repetitions) 🔹 Rest for 10 seconds – breathe and release physical tension. Don't focus on anything....

Ten Mistakes Smart Musicians Make and How to Avoid Them – Part 2 Reflection - Here are questions to increase your awareness of the topics I cover in the episode: How can I make choices that benefit me right now AND support me long term? How can I honor both my commitments AND myself today? How can I become more connected to my internal joy and creativity in the practice room?   Audition coming up?...

Ten "Mistakes" Smart Musicians Make and How to Avoid Them Reflection: If my success was inevitable and I could not fail, what would I go for? If I knew that I have the insight to come up with the best plan for myself, what would it look like? If I knew the answer, the solution to this problem, what would it be? If I knew I can't mess it up, what would I try next?   >> DOWNLOAD THE TRANSCRIPT FROM...

In this episode, Wu Han discusses the journey that got her where she is today, her approach to learning and practicing the repertoire, how she makes the most of a practice session, how she handles the vast quantity of repertoire she has to perform, her advice to young artists thinking of building a career performing chamber music, and much more.   MORE ABOUT WU HAN Website: https://davidfinckeland...

How self-compassion (or self-respect) can/will dramatically impact your results in the practice room. Sign up for the FREE Mind Over Finger Fall Workshop here: The Confident Musician – Everything you need to prepare for an optimal performance where you feel confident, play your best, and enjoy yourself!   Reflection: If my inner voice was a character right now, would it be a loving and supportive...

Why "Slow Is Fast and Fast Is Slow" and how "Patience Leads Fastest to Your Goal." Reflection: How am I feeling right now? What am I experiencing in my body? Which emotion is powering my practice right now?   >> DOWNLOAD THE TRANSCRIPT FROM THIS EPISODE HERE < < Do you have specific questions for me or my guests you would like answered on the podcast? Share them with me HERE !   Mind Over Finger V...

How complete alignment over unnecessary, mindless effort will transform your results in the practice room. Reflection: What happens and what am I thinking when I engage in mindless practicing? What does being fully present in the practice room look and feel like for me? What keeps me engaged while I practice?     >> DOWNLOAD THE TRANSCRIPT FROM THIS EPISODE HERE < < Do you have specific questions...