The Mind Over Finger Podcast

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166 The Path to Mastery Apr 07, 2023

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Discussing mastery – what it is and what the path leading to it looks like.

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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.

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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.

165 Heidi Kay Begay: Amplify Your Voice Mar 31, 2023

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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/

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164 Practice Room Superpower: Joy Mar 24, 2023

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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

Find all the info at www.performanceanxietysolution.com

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THANK YOU:

A HUGE thank you to my fantastic producer, Bella Kelly, who makes this podcast as pleasant to listen to as possible for you!

163 Mock Performances, For Real Mar 17, 2023

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Your guide to Mock Performances – what to do before, during and after!

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Find all the info at www.performanceanxietysolution.com

Mind Over Finger

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THANK YOU:

A HUGE thank you to my fantastic producer, Bella Kelly, who makes this podcast as pleasant to listen to as possible for you!

162 Your No-Excuse Recording Technique Mar 10, 2023

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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.

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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.

THANK YOU:

A HUGE thank you to my fantastic producer, Bella Kelly, who makes this podcast as pleasant to listen to as possible for you!

161 How to Master a Scary Passage for Performance Mar 03, 2023

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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!

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DOWNLOAD THE TRANSCRIPT FROM THIS EPISODE 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.

THANK YOU:

A HUGE thank you to my fantastic producer, Bella Kelly, who makes this podcast as pleasant to listen to as possible for you!

160 Robyn Bollinger: Artistry & Leadership Feb 24, 2023

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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/RobynBollinger
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robynkbviolin/

DOWNLOAD THE TRANSCRIPT FROM THIS EPISODE 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.

THANK YOU:

159 How to Get the Most Out of Your Lesson Feb 17, 2023

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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 improve this, what would the solution look like?

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.

THANK YOU:

A HUGE thank you to my fantastic producer, Bella Kelly, who makes this podcast as pleasant to listen to as possible for you!

158 Teaching Feb 10, 2023

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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.

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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 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.

THANK YOU:

A HUGE thank you to my fantastic producer, Bella Kelly, who makes this podcast as pleasant to listen to as possible for you!

157 Motivation: How to Get It & How to Keep It Feb 03, 2023

Show notes

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 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.

THANK YOU:

A HUGE thank you to my fantastic producer, Bella Kelly, who makes this podcast as pleasant to listen to as possible for you!

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