The Mind Over Finger Podcast

In this episode, we explore the common pitfalls that can arise on the path to mastery. From conflicting ways of life to obsessive goal orientation, over competitiveness, injuries, and more, we discuss how to recognize and overcome these challenges on the road to success. EXCITING NEWS! ®®® 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 back. BUT: you will go beyond just strategies and methods. You will get to the root cause of issues and unlock everything that's keeping you stuck. You will experience amazing results at every level of your music-making and of your life. If you're ready to make big dreams, plans, and more happen in your musical life, book a call today at MindOverFinger.com and let's make it happen. 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 Solution when you join the mailing list 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 me. Sign up for my newsletter to receive your free guide to a highly productive mindful practice and to get the transcripts of the Mind Over Finger Podcast episodes delivered to your inbox. Join the Join the Mind Over Finger Community for access to my live videos and to exchange with a community of like-minded musicians. www.mindoverfinger.com https://www.facebook.com/mindoverfinger/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/mindoverfinger https://www.instagram.com/mindoverfinger/ THANK YOU: Most sincere thank you to composer Jim Stephenson who graciously provided the show's musical theme: Concerto #1 for Trumpet and Chamber Orchestra – Movement 2: Allegro con Brio, performed by Jeffrey Work, trumpet, and the Lake Forest Symphony, conducted by Jim Stephenson.

170 - Energy: Charged Up for Success In this episode, we discuss how nurturing our leads to greater productivity and success. 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 back. BUT: you will go beyond just strategies and methods. You will get to the root cause of issues and unlock everything that's keeping you stuck. You will experience amazing results at every level of your music-making and of your life. If you're ready to make big dreams, plans, and more happen in your musical life, book a call today at MindOverFinger.com and let's make it happen. 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 Solution when you join the mailing list 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 me. Sign up for my newsletter to receive your free guide to a highly productive mindful practice and to get the transcripts of the Mind Over Finger Podcast episodes delivered to your inbox. Join the Join the Mind Over Finger Community for access to my live videos and to exchange with a community of like-minded musicians. www.mindoverfinger.com https://www.facebook.com/mindoverfinger/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/mindoverfinger https://www.instagram.com/mindoverfinger/ THANK YOU: Most sincere thank you to composer Jim Stephenson who graciously provided the show's musical theme: Concerto #1 for Trumpet and Chamber Orchestra – Movement 2: Allegro con Brio, performed by Jeffrey Work, trumpet, and the Lake Forest Symphony, conducted by Jim Stephenson.

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/practizma · Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/practizma/ · Practizma: https://www.practizma.com/ And, if you're on a personal journey to greater mastery, to growing your career, to win that job, I HAVE GREAT NEWS FOR YOU! 🎉 🎉 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 back. ⚡ BUT: you will go beyond just strategies and methods. ⚡You will get to the root cause of issues and unlock everything that's keeping you stuck. You will experience amazing results at every level of your music-making and of your life. ⚡ If you're ready to make big dreams, plans, and more happen in your musical life, book a call today at mindoverfinger.com and let's make it happen. ⚡ 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 Solution when you join the mailing list 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 me. Sign up for my newsletter to receive your free guide to a highly productive mindful practice and to get the transcripts of the Mind Over Finger Podcast episodes delivered to your inbox. Join the Join the Mind Over Finger Community for access to my live videos and to exchange with a community of like-minded musicians. Www.mindoverfinger.com Https://www.facebook.com/mindoverfinger/ Https://www.facebook.com/groups/mindoverfinger Https://www.instagram.com/mindoverfinger/ THANK YOU: Most sincere thank you to composer Jim Stephenson who graciously provided the show's musical theme: Concerto #1 for Trumpet and Chamber Orchestra – Movement 2: Allegro con Brio, performed by Jeffrey Work, trumpet, and the Lake Forest Symphony, conducted by Jim Stephenson.

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 beliefs that hold you back. BUT: you will go beyond just strategies and methods. You will get to the root cause of issues and unlock everything that's keeping you stuck. You will experience amazing results at every level of your music-making and of your life. If you're ready to make big dreams, plans, and more happen in your musical life, book a call today at MindOverFinger.com and let's make it happen. 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 Solution when you join the mailing list 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 me. Sign up for my newsletter to receive your free guide to a highly productive mindful practice and to get the transcripts of the Mind Over Finger Podcast episodes delivered to your inbox. Join the Join the Mind Over Finger Community for access to my live videos and to exchange with a community of like-minded musicians. www.mindoverfinger.com https://www.facebook.com/mindoverfinger/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/mindoverfinger https://www.instagram.com/mindoverfinger/ THANK YOU: Most sincere thank you to composer Jim Stephenson who graciously provided the show's musical theme: Concerto #1 for Trumpet and Chamber Orchestra – Movement 2: Allegro con Brio, performed by Jeffrey Work, trumpet, and the Lake Forest Symphony, conducted by Jim Stephenson.

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 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 back. BUT: you will go beyond just strategies and methods. You will get to the root cause of issues and unlock everything that's keeping you stuck. You will experience amazing results at every level of your music-making and of your life. If you're ready to make big dreams, plans, and more happen in your musical life, book a call today at mindoverfinger.com and let's make it happen. 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 Solution when you join the mailing list 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 me. Sign up for my newsletter to receive your free guide to a highly productive mindful practice and to get the transcripts of the Mind Over Finger Podcast episodes delivered to your inbox. Join the Join the Mind Over Finger Community for access to my live videos and to exchange with a community of like-minded musicians. Www.mindoverfinger.com Https://www.facebook.com/mindoverfinger/ Https://www.facebook.com/groups/mindoverfinger Https://www.instagram.com/mindoverfinger/ THANK YOU: Most sincere thank you to composer Jim Stephenson who graciously provided the show's musical theme: Concerto #1 for Trumpet and Chamber Orchestra – Movement 2: Allegro con Brio, performed by Jeffrey Work, trumpet, and the Lake Forest Symphony, conducted by Jim Stephenson.

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 back. BUT: you will go beyond just strategies and methods. You will get to the root cause of issues and unlock everything that's keeping you stuck. You will experience amazing results at every level of your music-making and of your life. If you're ready to make big dreams, plans, and more happen in your musical life, book a call today at MindOverFinger.com and let's make it happen. 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 Solution when you join the mailing list 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 me. Sign up for my newsletter to receive your free guide to a highly productive mindful practice and to get the transcripts of the Mind Over Finger Podcast episodes delivered to your inbox. Join the Join the Mind Over Finger Community for access to my live videos and to exchange with a community of like-minded musicians. www.mindoverfinger.com https://www.facebook.com/mindoverfinger/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/mindoverfinger https://www.instagram.com/mindoverfinger/ THANK YOU: Most sincere thank you to composer Jim Stephenson who graciously provided the show's musical theme: Concerto #1 for Trumpet and Chamber Orchestra – Movement 2: Allegro con Brio, performed by Jeffrey Work, trumpet, and the Lake Forest Symphony, conducted by Jim Stephenson.

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 laid out before us and much more! MORE ABOUT DR. HEIDI KAY BEGAY · Website: https://heidikaybegay.com/ · YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjCkpdjL-_ZFZvNq7Ktlyew · Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flute360 · Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heidikaybegay/ · Twitter: https://twitter.com/heidikaybegay · LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heidi-kay-begay-d-m-a-173a6b107/ 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! Practicing for Peak Performance: Your Step-by-step Roadmap to Optimal Performance! Get you self-paced program HERE and transform how you perform TODAY! Mind Over Finger Visit MindOverFinger.com for resources on mindful practice and information on how to work with me. Sign up for my newsletter to receive your free guide to a highly productive mindful practice and to get the transcripts of the Mind Over Finger Podcast episodes delivered to your inbox. Join the Join the Mind Over Finger Community for access to my live videos and to exchange with a community of like-minded musicians. www.mindoverfinger.com https://www.facebook.com/mindoverfinger/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/mindoverfinger https://www.instagram.com/mindoverfinger/ THANK YOU: Most sincere thank you to composer Jim Stephenson who graciously provided the show's musical theme: Concerto #1 for Trumpet and Chamber Orchestra – Movement 2: Allegro con Brio, performed by Jeffrey Work, trumpet, and the Lake Forest Symphony, conducted by Jim Stephenson.

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 video replays in the Mind Over Finger Facebook Community · - Episode 128 - More Joyful Practice: – Joyful Practice Challenge 2022 o Handout: Download Here Sign up for my brand-new workshop – THE PERFORMANCE ANXIETY SOLUTION! Find all the info at www.performanceanxietysolution.com 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 Solution when you join the mailing list 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 me. Sign up for my newsletter to receive your free guide to a highly productive mindful practice and to get the transcripts of the Mind Over Finger Podcast episodes delivered to your inbox. Join the Join the Mind Over Finger Community for access to my live videos and to exchange with a community of like-minded musicians. Www.mindoverfinger.com Https://www.facebook.com/mindoverfinger/ Https://www.facebook.com/groups/mindoverfinger Https://www.instagram.com/mindoverfinger/ THANK YOU: Most sincere thank you to composer Jim Stephenson who graciously provided the show's musical theme: Concerto #1 for Trumpet and Chamber Orchestra – Movement 2: Allegro con Brio, performed by Jeffrey Work, trumpet, and the Lake Forest Symphony, conducted by Jim Stephenson. A HUGE thank you to my fantastic producer, Bella Kelly, who makes this podcast as pleasant to listen to as possible for you!

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 Solution when you join the mailing list HERE! Do you have specific questions for me or my guests you would like answered on the podcast? Share them with me HERE! Don't wait and sign up for my brand-new workshop – THE PERFORMANCE ANXIETY SOLUTION! Find all the info at www.performanceanxietysolution.com Mind Over Finger Visit mindoverfinger.com for resources on mindful practice and information on how to work with me. Sign up for my newsletter to receive your free guide to a highly productive mindful practice and to get the transcripts of the Mind Over Finger Podcast episodes delivered to your inbox. Join the Join the Mind Over Finger Community for access to my live videos and to exchange with a community of like-minded musicians. Www.mindoverfinger.com Https://www.facebook.com/mindoverfinger/ Https://www.facebook.com/groups/mindoverfinger Https://www.instagram.com/mindoverfinger/ THANK YOU: Most sincere thank you to composer Jim Stephenson who graciously provided the show's musical theme: Concerto #1 for Trumpet and Chamber Orchestra – Movement 2: Allegro con Brio, performed by Jeffrey Work, trumpet, and the Lake Forest Symphony, conducted by Jim Stephenson. A HUGE thank you to my fantastic producer, Bella Kelly, who makes this podcast as pleasant to listen to as possible for you!

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 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 Solution when you join the mailing list HERE! Don't wait and sign up for my brand new workshop – THE PERFORMANCE ANXIETY SOLUTION! Find all the info at www.performanceanxietysolution.com 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 me. Sign up for my newsletter to receive your free guide to a highly productive mindful practice and to get the transcripts of the Mind Over Finger Podcast episodes delivered to your inbox. Join the Join the Mind Over Finger Community for access to my live videos and to exchange with a community of like-minded musicians. www.mindoverfinger.com https://www.facebook.com/mindoverfinger/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/mindoverfinger https://www.instagram.com/mindoverfinger/ THANK YOU: Most sincere thank you to composer Jim Stephenson who graciously provided the show's musical theme: Concerto #1 for Trumpet and Chamber Orchestra – Movement 2: Allegro con Brio, performed by Jeffrey Work, trumpet, and the Lake Forest Symphony, conducted by Jim Stephenson. A HUGE thank you to my fantastic producer, Bella Kelly, who makes this podcast as pleasant to listen to as possible for you!