In this episode, I bring you violinist, pedagogue, tech entrepreneur, practice researcher, and author Susanna Klein. We covered many topics, including performance training, empowerment, a mindful approach to practicing and making music, as well as her work and research in the field. DOWNLOAD THE TRANSCRIPT FROM THIS EPISODE HERE MORE ABOUT Susanna Klein · Website: https://www.susannaklein.com/ · YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/PracticeBlitz · Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/practiz...
Apr 28, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Season 5Ep. 169
Exploring why resolutions often fail and how we can overcome challenges on this road to mastery. Enrollment for the Music Mastery Experience , the most comprehensive, life-changing, highly personalized group coaching program for musicians is now open! In the, Music Mastery Experience we cover everything from practice methods that work, to performance preparation strategies that have you perform with confidence, and mind management techniques that will remove all the obstacles and self-limiting b...
Apr 21, 2023•18 min•Season 5Ep. 168
Join me in this episode as bring you the 5 essential keys to achieving mastery in any field. Discover practical insights and actionable tips to unlock your full potential and master your craft. Don't miss this episode if you're seeking excellence and long-term success in your pursuits. Enrollment for the Music Mastery Experience , the most comprehensive, life-changing, highly personalized group coaching program for musicians is now open! In the, Music Mastery Experience we cover everything from ...
Apr 14, 2023•24 min•Season 5Ep. 167
Discussing mastery – what it is and what the path leading to it looks like. Enrollment for the Music Mastery Experience , the most comprehensive, life-changing, highly personalized group coaching program for musicians is now open! In the, Music Mastery Experience we cover everything from practice methods that work, to performance preparation strategies that have you perform with confidence, and mind management techniques that will remove all the obstacles and self-limiting beliefs that hold you ...
Apr 07, 2023•23 min•Season 5Ep. 166
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 self-trust when building your career and growing as a human · The power of being adaptable and flexible with the circumstances that are lai...
Mar 31, 2023•49 min•Season 5Ep. 165
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 – Joyful Practice – Joyful Practice Challenge 2020 o Handout: Download Here · - Joyful Practice Challenge 2021 – Live vi...
Mar 24, 2023•30 min•Season 5Ep. 164
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 coaching programs, including VIP prices on most of them. March bonus: get 10$ off the Performance Anxiety Solu...
Mar 17, 2023•26 min•Season 5Ep. 163
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 Finger VIP member! As a VIP member, you will you receive my free guide to a highly productive practice , a tran...
Mar 10, 2023•18 min•Season 5Ep. 162
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! As a VIP member, you will you receive my free guide to a highly productive practice , a transcript of each ...
Mar 03, 2023•22 min•Season 5Ep. 161
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/ YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6oMF1E1OWyEf_UcBh2qWlA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/...
Feb 24, 2023•43 min•Season 5Ep. 160
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? · How does this concept work for me? · How can I make this work for me? · How can I solve this? · If I knew how to i...
Feb 17, 2023•22 min•Season 5Ep. 159
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 17th for the Deep Practice Model Teacher Training Workshop when you join Practicing for Peak Performance ! (Replays will be available) Practicing for Peak Per...
Feb 10, 2023•19 min
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 and believe to generate that feeling today? DOWNLOAD THE TRANSCRIPT FROM THIS EPISODE HERE Do you have...
Feb 03, 2023•20 min•Season 5Ep. 157
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/user/MrTjmesa Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Tjmesa90/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tommy_j...
Dec 23, 2022•39 min•Season 5Ep. 156
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 ! Practicing for Peak Performance: Your Step-by-step Roadmap to Optimal Performance! Get you self-paced progra...
Dec 16, 2022•28 min•Season 5Ep. 155
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 groundbreaking performance preparation course Practicing for Peak Performance until December 19, 2022 Practicing...
Dec 09, 2022•25 min•Season 5Ep. 154
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 out for 10% off my groundbreaking performance preparation course Practicing for Peak Performance until D...
Dec 02, 2022•23 min•Season 5Ep. 153
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 conversation with her. MORE ABOUT JENNIFER JOHNSON Website: https://jennifer-johnson.co/ Her books: What ...
Nov 25, 2022•50 min•Season 5Ep. 152
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 of Stress: Why Stress Is Good for You, and How to Get Good at It How to make stress your friend Reflec...
Nov 18, 2022•15 min•Season 5Ep. 151
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 ME? How can I make the work interesting, engaging, and enjoyable? >> DOWNLOAD THE TRANSCRIPT FR...
Nov 11, 2022•14 min•Season 5Ep. 150
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 specific questions for me or my guests you would like answered on the podcast? Share them with ...
Nov 04, 2022•14 min•Season 5Ep. 149
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.com/channel/UC8qfEWdvDd8TjMmOywSWMqg Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TimothyChooi Instagram: https://w...
Oct 28, 2022•44 min•Season 5Ep. 148
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. Just chill and let your mind drift! 🔹 Continue alternating practice and rest segments until you feel...
Oct 21, 2022•16 min•Season 5Ep. 147
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? Big concert? Degree recital? Feeling stuck and wanting a new way to approach practicing that will giv...
Oct 13, 2022•21 min•Season 5Ep. 146
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 THIS EPISODE HERE << Do you have specific questions for me or my guests you would like ans...
Oct 07, 2022•21 min•Season 5Ep. 145
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://davidfinckelandwuhan.com/ YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/davidfinckelandwuhan Facebook: https://www.fa...
Sep 30, 2022•49 min•Season 5Ep. 144
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 mentor, or a nagging bully? What sentences do I most often repeat to myself in the practice room? Are ...
Sep 23, 2022•12 min•Season 5Ep. 143
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 Visit MindOverFinger.com for resources on mindful practice and information on how to work with...
Sep 16, 2022•15 min•Season 5Ep. 142
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 for me or my guests you would like answered on the podcast? Share them with me HERE ! Informa...
Sep 09, 2022•18 min•Season 5Ep. 141
Welcome to Gear Up for Fall 22, a special series of five episodes that brings you everything you need to gear up for an amazing new season of music-making! We cover everything from setting goals to getting you set up for success by helping build your amazing practice regimen. PART 5 - Practice Session Formula In this episode, I talk about the about how to create a efficient practice session breakdown You will hear about the three basic qualities you want in a practice session, the mindsets to nu...
Aug 31, 2022•34 min•Season 4Ep. 140
