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Today is a very special episode for me because we have with us, the inimitable Dr. Renee-Paule Gauthier, Violinist, Performance & Life Coach for Musicians, Host of the Mind Over Finger Podcast She is a passionate performer, teacher, and high-performance coach whose career has taken her across the United States and Canada as a soloist, recitalist, chamber musician, orchestral leader, and clinician.  Dr. Gauthier performs with some of Chicago's finest ensembles, including the Chicago Symphony and the Chicago Lyric Opera orchestras, Music of the Baroque, and the Chicago Philharmonic. She blogs about creating a meaningful practice at her website, Mind Over Finger, and hosts the Mind Over Finger podcast.  One of the most popular classical music shows, The Mind Over Finger Podcast offers discussions on mindful music-making, efficient practice, and building a purposeful career with the performers, pedagogues, and innovators who are shaping the classical music world today.  Dr. Gauthier presents masterclasses and clinics on the topics of mindful practice, audition preparation, and anxiety management to audiences across the world.   An accomplished concert artist, Renée-Paule Gauthier was mentioned as “one of the best violinists of her generation" in the book Violin Virtuosos, from Paganini to the 21st Century.  Dr. Gauthier has won awards in several competitions, including the exclusive three-year loan of the Taft Stradivari violin through the 2009 edition of the Canada Council for the Arts' Musical Instrument Bank Competition.  She made her Kennedy Center solo debut in April 2014.  She was Concertmaster of the New World Symphony, in the first violin section of the National Arts Centre Orchestra in Canada, Assistant Concertmaster of the Calgary Philharmonic, and is the Founder and former Artistic Director of the Rendez-vous Musical de Laterrière, a chamber music festival in the province of Québec.  Download your free Quarterly Retreat Planning Guide.  Book a free 30-minute discovery call with Kate.   If you enjoyed today's episode, please don't forget to subscribe, rate, review, and share it with your friends!  Want more Tales From The Lane content? Check out the TFTL Blog, with 6+ years of past articles and interviews!  Let's hang out! IG: https://www.instagram.com/kkayaian FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Talesfromthelane Twitter: https://twitter.com/kkayaianwright Website: KateKayaian.com  

EVERYTHING YOU NEED FOR A SPECTACULAR YEAR Whether you want to rock the stage for your next performance, win an audition, land your dream job, transform your teaching studio, or start a new music business: IT'S POSSIBLE! And this episode will help you set things up for your massive success! You will walk away with: A renewed vision for the future Clear goals and specific strategies to implement and create an incredible musical reality for yourself Unwavering confidence in your ability to succeed A feeling of dedication to the process The motivation to get started and, more importantly, to KEEP GOING!   Gear Up for 2024!   Book your free consultation with Renée HERE Grab your FREE Gear Up 2024 Workbook HERE   Mind Over Finger Visit MindOverFinger.com for all things peak performance – including impactful online courses and free resources on peak performance. Connect: https://www.youtube.com/@MindOverFinger 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.

Dr. Renée-Paule Gauthier is a violinist, podcaster, and life coach who works with musicians. Recorded in Skokie, IL, USA We played a couple of J. C. Pepusch's Airs for two Violins... Renée-Paule can be found at: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/762qu8CTpJm2IqE9F8HPFE YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MindOverFinger

In this episode, I share a conversation I had with the wonderful Dr. Heidi Kay Begay — flutist, educator, podcaster, course creator and creative consultant for musicians — on her podcast, Flute 360. In our discussion, Heidi and I get to the heart of what Mind Over Finger is all about — a mindful approach to making music & building a career and life that align with your deeper purpose.   For everything about Mind Over Finger and to work with me visit www.mindoverfinger.com   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

On this epidsode I speak with Dr. Renée-Paule Gauthier from The Mind Over Finger Podcast. I came across all of her resources on her website and podcast episodes and I knew I had to have a conversation with her in hopes that the great things she is doing in her career will rub off on me (at least 1-2 %). Please listen to our talk and most definitely go and listen to her podcast, there are some fabulous episodes with a few trombone greats too. Make sure to check out all of her resources and coachings she has to offer on her webpage. https://www.mindoverfinger.com/  Thanks for listening!

Flute 360 | Episode 237: “Mind Over Finger with Dr. Renée-Paule Gauthier” Listen to Renée and Heidi have a candid conversation on the power of coaching, performance anxiety, podcasting, and so much more! Renée is the host of the Mind Over Finger podcast, and she has served the music community with close to 200 episodes. Not only that, but she's a music educator, coach, and violinist. Enjoy! E237 – Resources Mentioned: ·      Carolyn Nussbaum Music Company! Click here for sheet music, flutes, and more! Additional Resources: ·      Join the Flute 360 Family's Facebook Private Group! ·      Podcast: Mind Over Finger! ·      YouTube: Mind Over Finger! Follow Heidi! Follow Flute 360 via TikTok! Follow Flute 360 via Instagram! Follow Flute 360 via Twitter! Follow Flute 360 via LinkedIn! Subscribe to the Flute 360's YouTube Channel! Follow Flute 360 via Facebook! Heidi's Website Join the Flute 360 Newsletter!

Fresh from her Senior Division victory at this year's Sphinx Competition is violinist Njioma Grevious, who speaks with online editor Davina Shum about competitions and performance. She shares her chosen preparation strategies, what helps her embody the character of the piece she's playing on stage, as well as her hopes for her future career. Plus, what can string players learn from flute players?  Watch Njioma's performance of the Samuel Coleridge-Taylor Violin Concerto in the Sphinx Competition Senior Division finals here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b9D65zvapo0&list=PL5BN_oivpxmQFFkf2xh4RNCB7TZk_GJKt Other podcast episodes you may like: Listen: The Strad Podcast Episode #34: Maria Ioudenitch on her competition success Listen: The Strad Podcast Episode #17: Nikolaj Szeps-Znaider on competitions Listen: The Strad Podcast #13: Dr. Renée-Paule Gauthier on dealing with performance anxiety Photo credit: Jiyang Chen   Check out thestrad.com for the latest news, articles and reviews on all things to do with string playing. Register and subscribe to access exclusive archival content from 2010 onwards. Student discount! Get 50% off an online subscription! Check it out here: https://bit.ly/3eQ75AB  Find us on social media: Facebook.com/thestrad Twitter: @TheStradMag Instagram: @the_strad_

Dans ce dernier épisode de la saison, je reçois Renée-Paule Gauthier, violoniste maintenant établie à Chicago, coach de vie et animatrice de l'excellent podcast Mind Over Finger. Dans ses podcasts, Renée-Paule reçoit des musiciens et des musiciennes de premier plan avec qui elle discute de sujets liés au monde de la musique instrumentale. Des rencontres toujours inspirantes pendant lesquelles ses invités nous font profiter de leur sagesse et des leçons de leur parcours. Dans cette entrevue, elle nous parle de ses rencontres les plus marquantes et de ses réflexions sur le développement des musiciens et musiciennes. Bonne écoute ! Site Web de Renée-Paule Gauthier :https://www.mindoverfinger.com/ Pour découvrir le podcast de Renée-Paule Gauthier :https://directory.libsyn.com/shows/view/id/mindoverfingerHuberman Lab : un podcast à découvrir pour tout ce qui concerne la science de la santé et de la performance : https://hubermanlab.com/  (Épisode 27 mentionné par Renée-Paule)________________________Site Web Le musicien stratégique : https://musicienstrategique.com/Postproduction des épisodes : Vonpti Productions : https://www.vonpti.com/ Affiches Le musicien stratégique pour votre studio de travailAffiches Le petit musicien stratégique pour votre studio d'enseignementAffichettes Le petit musicien stratégique pour le cahier de vos élèves

Many musicians have found that adjusting back to normal life after the pandemic has been difficult in surprising ways. The stress from the transition back to the hustle of musician life has affected musicians on the stage, in the practice room, and in life balance. In today's episode, Christine Smith, host of the Musicians vs The World Podcast speaks with Dr. Renee-Paule Gauthier, from “Mind Over Finger,” on how practicing mindfulness can increase quality of practice, quality of musicianship, and quality of life for all musicians. Dr. Gauthier also takes the time to give important advice for young musicians to get the most out of their musical training.   MORE ABOUT THE MUSICIANS VS THE WORLD PODCAST:  Website: https://frostedlens.com/musicians-vs-the-world Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/musiciansvstheworldpodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/musiciansvstheworld Twitter: https://twitter.com/MusiciansVs Join professional musician, Christine Smith, as she discusses topics that face the day-to-day lives of those responsible for making the music we all love. Together, with experts and fellow musicians, Christine dives into everything from the business to the personal and even the social/political side of being a musician. It is a refreshing and honest look into the lives of those responsible for performing and creating the music in our lives. CHRISTINE SMITH Christine Smith Christine Smith is the Sound & Music Director/Composer-in-Residence for RPR Studios, and Founding Partner of Frosted Lens Entertainment.  Her work has been heard in award-winning films, commercials, and promotional videos. In 2019 she became co-founder and co-owner of Frosted Lens Entertainment, an entertainment and informational content development company.  She is currently the host and editor of the podcast "Musicians vs the World" where she explores the many aspects of Musician life.  A classically trained pianist, Christine studied with concert pianists Adelina Krivoshena and Asya Markova in her youth.  She continued her studies in Piano Performance at Brigham Young University studying with Dr. Jeffrey Shumway and Dr. Scott Holden.   Since then Christine has enjoyed performing in solo recitals and in collaboration with various musicians, bands, and ensembles across the country. Though her first love is classical music, she has had the pleasure of working and learning from great musicians of all genres. She has performed as soloist, collaborator, and conductor. And because she loves teaching almost as much as she loves performing, she coaches a few favorite piano students in her home-town studio.   THE MUSIC MASTERY EXPERIENCE: Enrollment for THE life-changing, highly personalized group coaching program for musicians is now open! You will go beyond just strategies and methods by getting to the root cause of issues and unlock everything that's keeping you stuck to help you experience amazing results (in every level of your music-making and life). 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. So 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.   THANK YOU: A HUGE thank you to my fantastic producer, Bella Kelly, who works really hard to make this podcast as pleasant to listen to as possible for 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. Thank you to pianist-singer-song-writer Louise Kelly for the introduction!  You can find out more about Kelly and her creative work by visiting louisekelly.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 and receive your free guide to a highly productive mindful practice using a metronome. Don't forget to 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/  

A conversation about practicing mindfully and building a fulfilling portfolio career. MORE ABOUT JENNET: Website: https://jennetingle.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jennetingleoboist Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jennetingle/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/jennetingle The Happiest Musician: https://amzn.to/3JkOV6g Happiest Musician Workshop Series: https://jennetingle.com/product/happiest-musician-workshop-series/     THE MUSIC MASTERY EXPERIENCE: Enrollment for THE life-changing, highly personalized group coaching program for musicians is now open! You will go beyond just strategies and methods by getting to the root cause of issues and unlock everything that's keeping you stuck to help you experience amazing results (in every level of your music-making and life). 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. So 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.     THANK YOU: A HUGE thank you to my fantastic producer, Bella Kelly, who works really hard to make this podcast as pleasant to listen to as possible for 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. Thank you to pianist-singer-song-writer Louise Kelly for the introduction!  You can find out more about Kelly and her creative work by visiting louisekelly.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 and receive your free guide to a highly productive mindful practice using a metronome. Don't forget to 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/

Renée-Paule Gauthier is a violinist, teacher, performance coach, writer, clinician, yogi, wife, mother, aspiring hiker, and personal growth junkie.  She is also the host of the Mind Over Finger podcast, runs the Music Mastery Experience coaching program for musicians, and has recently been certified as a life coach.   We chat about podcasting, playing with professional orchestras, mindset, and much more.   You can reach out to Renée to work with directly, and be sure to follow along with her work on Instagram, Facebook, and her podcast!   Subscribe to the podcast to get these interviews delivered to you automatically!   Check out our Online Sheet Music Store with 100+ wide-ranging titles for bassists.   Listen to Contrabass Conversations with our free app for iOS, Android, and Kindle. Check out my Beginner's Classical Bass course and Intermediate to Advanced Classical Bass course, available exclusively from Discover Double Bass.   Thank you to our sponsors!   Upton Bass String Instrument Company - Upton's Karr Model Upton Double Bass represents an evolution of our popular first Karr model, refined and enhanced with further input from Gary Karr. Since its introduction, the Karr Model with its combination of comfort and tone has gained a loyal following with jazz and roots players. The slim, long “Karr neck” has even become a favorite of crossover electric players.   Dorico - Dorico 4 is here to supercharge your workflow. Steinberg's latest major version of music notation and composition software for macOS & Windows is packed with powerful new features that are designed to accelerate your workflow and make it quicker and easier than ever to go from inspiration to finished product. If you're a composer, arranger or orchestrator, you'll be delighted by the sophisticated new tools on offer – and there are improvements across the whole application, whatever your focus. For more information and to download a free 30-day trial  of Dorico 4 visit steinberg.net/dorico.   theme music by Eric Hochberg

Many musicians have found that adjusting back to normal life after the pandemic has been difficult in surprising ways. The stress from the transition back to the hustle of musician life has effected musicians on the stage, in the practice room, and in life balance. In today's episode, Christine speaks with Dr. Renee-Paule Gauthier, from “Mind Over Finger,” on how practicing mindfulness can increase quality of practice, quality of musicianship, and quality of life for all musicians. Dr. Gauthier also takes the time to give important advice for young musicians to get the most out of their musical training.

A conversation from The Strad Podcast about performance anxiety and nerves, self-compassion, assessment vs judgement when playing, and dealing with inner battles when the stakes are so high. The Strad Magazine & Strad Podcast: Website: https://www.thestrad.com/ Subscribe – USE CODE MOFP20: https://www.thestrad.com/subscribe The Strad Podcast: https://www.thestrad.com/playing-hub/podcasts Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thestrad/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_strad_/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheStradMag     THE MUSIC MASTERY EXPERIENCE: Enrollment for THE life-changing, highly personalized group coaching program for musicians is now open! You will go beyond just strategies and methods by getting to the root cause of issues and unlock everything that's keeping you stuck to help you experience amazing results (in every level of your music-making and life). 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. So 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.   THANK YOU: A HUGE thank you to my fantastic producer, Bella Kelly, who works really hard to make this podcast as pleasant to listen to as possible for 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. Thank you to pianist-singer-song-writer Louise Kelly for the introduction!  You can find out more about Kelly and her creative work by visiting louisekelly.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 and receive your free guide to a highly productive mindful practice using a metronome. Don't forget to 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/  

My guest today, Dr. Renée-Paule Gauthier, is a violinist and high performance coach and life coach for musicians.  She's built a career for herself around her passion for mindful practice, and she's an inspiration to all!  Find Renée at www.mindoverfinger.com, follow her on Instagram or Facebook.   Thinking of trying FONS to streamline scheduling and payment for your music studio? Click HERE for my affiliate link and a free two week trial!  Theme music by DreamVance. You can join my email list HERE, so you never miss an episode!  I'm your host, Jennet Ingle. I love you all. Stay safe out there!   

Violinist, teacher, and peak performance coach Dr. Renée-Paule Gauthier shares how mindful practice leads to greater self-compassion and stronger results.

Dr. Renée-Paule Gauthier is a violinist and high-performance coach for musicians. In this episode about performance anxiety and nerves, she spoke with online editor Davina Shum about self-compassion, assessment vs judgement when playing and dealing with inner battles when the stakes are so high. Check out thestrad.com for the latest news and articles on all things to do with string playing. Register and subscribe to access exclusive archival content from 2010 onwards. Student discount! Get 50% off an online subscription! Check it out here: https://bit.ly/3eQ75AB  Find us on social media: Facebook.com/thestrad Twitter: @TheStradMag Instagram: @the_strad_   Renée's website and podcast:  www.mindoverfinger.com  

Today is a special episode: I'm bringing you a conversation I had with Dr. Kimberly Hankins on her podcast, The Aligned Musician.  We had a great time covering a wide array of topics including practicing mindfully, self-compassion in practice and performance, and performance anxiety.  I love Kimberly and her work and I'm happy to have more opportunities to bring awareness to everything she does with the Aligned Musician here on the Mind Over Finger platform.   Check out my brand new workshop: PERFORMING FOR PEAK PERFORMANCE – PROVEN TOOLS TO FIND THE PRACTICE FLOW THAT POWERS PEAK PERFORMANCE August 13-15, 2021     MORE ABOUT KIMBERLY HANKINS: Website: www.thealignedmusician.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thealignedmusician/ Kimberly Hankins is a Trauma-Informed Yoga Teacher and Breathwork Facilitator. Combining her passions for both music and yoga, she performs sound meditations on viola and helps musicians find freedom while performing through movement, meditation, and breathwork. As a Musicians Wellness Content Creator, she works to remove the stigma associated with playing-related injuries, chronic pain, and mental health-related issues.     Join the Mind Over Finger Community for access to weekly live Q&As and to exchange with a community of like-minded musicians Visit www.mindoverfinger.com and get your free guide to an exceptionally productive practice using the metronome.  This guide is the perfect entry point to help you bring more mindfulness and efficiency into your practice.  It's filled with tips and tricks on how to use that wonderful tool to take your playing to new heights!     THANK YOU: A HUGE thank you to my fantastic producer, Bella Kelly, who works really hard to make this podcast as pleasant to listen to as possible for 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. Thank you to Susan Blackwell for the introduction!  You can find out more about Susan, her fantastic podcast The Spark File, and her work helping creatives of all backgrounds expand their impact by visiting https://www.susanblackwell.com/home.   MIND OVER FINGER: www.mindoverfinger.com https://www.facebook.com/mindoverfinger/ https://www.instagram.com/mindoverfinger/  

Dr. Renée-Paule Gauthier (The Mind Over Finger Podcast) and Sound Mind team member Kevin Gupana discuss mindfulness, cultivating self-compassion in the practice room, and how musicians should move forward as we come out of the COVID-19 pandemic.We are close to reaching our $3,000 goal for our spring fundraiser! See how far we've come and see how you can help us reach our goal at www.soundmindmusician.org/donate. Any gift is transformative to us at this moment. Visit our website www.soundmindmusician.org for more information.

Dr. Renée-Paule Gauthier is a sought-after performer, teacher, and high-performance coach whose career has taken her across the United States and Canada as a soloist, recitalist, chamber musician, orchestral leader, and clinician. Dr. Gauthier is passionate about helping musicians unleash their performance potential. In addition to offering peak performance coaching, she gives lectures about practice and performance preparation to schools and organizations, and she hosts the popular Mind Over Finger Podcast. The podcast offers discussions on mindful music-making, efficient practice, and building a purposeful career with the performers, pedagogues, and innovators who are shaping the classical music world today. An accomplished concert artist, Renée-Paule Gauthier was mentioned as one of the "best violinist of her generation" and she leads a busy performance career. She joined the Chicago Lyric Opera Orchestra for the 18-19 and 19-20 seasons, and she performs with some of Chicago's finest ensembles, including the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Joffrey Ballet, Elgin Symphony, and Chicago Philharmonic. She is the String Area Coordinator, Co-director of the Chamber Music Program, and Violin Instructor at North Park University. Dr. Gauthier presents masterclasses and clinics on the topics of mindful efficient practice, audition preparation, anxiety management, and peak performance to audiences across the world. You can find more information about Dr. Gauthier at www.mindoverfinger.com. Instagram: @mindoverfinger --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thealignedmusician/message

100 EPISODES!!!!!  This calls for a celebration! We did this in a sweet way at Mind Over Finger with my own children interviewing me!  It's a short and cute one, where you'll hear my own kids asking me questions about why we should all play music, mindfulness in practicing, my experience learning to play the violin, and dealing performance anxiety, before putting me in the hot seat for a round of rapid-fire questions! Enjoy!     Frustrated with your playing?  Unsatisfied with you career?  Ready for a change? Whatever your challenge, you don't have to go at it alone, and I can help.  Visit www. https://www.mindoverfinger.com/workwithme to learn more and book your call and let's discuss how to get you from where you are to where you want to be.   THE MUSIC MASTERY EXPERIENCE will be back in June 2021.  This is my LIFE CHANGING, highly personalized group coaching program where I show you how to implement mindful & effective practice techniques, how to make them habits, and how to get RESULTS. Save your spot at http://www.mindoverfinger.com/mme and get access to some really cool bonuses.     Also…   Join the Mind Over Finger Tribe for access to my weekly live videos and to exchange with a community of like-minded musicians   Visit www.mindoverfinger.com and sign up for my newsletter to get your free guide to an exceptionally productive practice using the metronome.  This guide is the perfect entry point to help you bring more mindfulness and efficiency into your practice and it's filled with tips and tricks on how to use that wonderful tool to take your practicing and your playing to new heights.   If you enjoy the show, leave a review on Apple Podcast or your favorite podcast provider.  I genuinely appreciate your support.     THANK YOU: A HUGE thank you to my fantastic producer, Bella Kelly, who works really hard to make this podcast as pleasant to listen to as possible for 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. Thank you to Susan Blackwell for the introduction.  You can find out more about Susan, her fantastic podcast The Spark File, and her work helping creatives of all backgrounds expand their impact by visiting https://www.susanblackwell.com/home.   MIND OVER FINGER: www.mindoverfinger.com https://www.facebook.com/mindoverfinger/ https://www.instagram.com/mindoverfinger/    

In this episode, Marc Gelfo from Modacity and Dr. Renée-Paule Gauthier from Mind Over Finger discuss elements of masterful instrumental practice and are excited to announce the Masterful Practice Challenge.   JOIN THE 7-DAY MASTERFUL PRACTICE CHALLENGE TODAY!   Learn skills & approaches that will forever elevate the quality of your learning. Join us May 2-8, 2021 for this rare opportunity that includes live Q&A! SIGN UP HERE!   Over the course of 7 days, starting May 2nd, Marc and Renée will take you along on a journey to masterful practice.  During that week, we will cover: TIME MASTERY To practice well, you must simultaneously manage your time well, and live in the timeless present.  Day 1 you will get set up in Modacity app to take advantage of its time budgeting, tracking, & planning features. We will also cover important strategies like interleaving and timeboxing. In right relationship with time, anything becomes possible.   INTENTION MASTERY By taking the time to set your intention, you bring awareness and direction to your practice. “Priming” is a key technique for getting what you most desire from your practice sessions. Learn the best principles for intention setting and “flexible rigor”.   ATTENTION MASTERY The quality of your life is determined by the focus of your attention. On Day 3 you'll receive a very special guided meditation download that will build your attentional capacity. In addition, we'll go through the various focus points that are most constructive in the practice room, and talk about how misguided attention can derail you.   BODY MASTERY The body is your primary instrument. Learn how to warm up and align your body for optimal practice results. Physiology influences mindset, emotions, ability to focus, and so much more. Get an overview the most effective movement modalities for music practice, and explore the role of tension in performance.   EMOTIONAL MASTERY Your emotions can elevate you to greatness or completely destroy your day. Begin to master the emotional aspect of practicing. Challenging, strange, complex emotions can arise during practicing. Learn how to identify and regulate yourself so that a wave of frustration becomes an inspiration for change. This day will cover the roles of reward & punishment, as well as our favorite tools for emotional awareness and mastery.   Impact/Output Mastery Your music practice impacts your body, mind, emotions, and life trajectory. Explore the inputs, outputs, and holistic impact of your music practice. This day will help you connect to a bigger picture for the role of music in your life and relationships. Specific journaling prompts and exercises from permaculture design will help you identify regenerative, energy positive ways to make the most of your practice.   INTEGRATION MASTERY No matter what you're learning, maximize your chances of remembering it and making it your own through a conscious integration practice.   This final day offers the key to compounding lifelong learning: effective integration. We'll discuss the role of reflection, planning, and testing. A final live Q&A session on Zoom will offer the chance to make sure you walk away from this challenge equipped to continue your path of practice mastery.     THE MASTERFULL PRACTICE CHALLENGE A CLEAR PATH TO MASTERY       Frustrated with your playing?  Unsatisfied with you career?  Ready for a change? Whatever your challenge, you don't have to go at it alone, and I can help.  Visit www. https://www.mindoverfinger.com/workwithme to learn more and book your call and let's discuss how to get you from where you are to where you want to be.   THE MUSIC MASTERY EXPERIENCE will be back in June 2021.  This is my LIFE CHANGING, highly personalized group coaching program where I show you how to implement mindful & effective practice techniques, how to make them habits, and how to get RESULTS. Save your spot at http://www.mindoverfinger.com/mme and get access to some really cool bonuses.       Join the Mind Over Finger Tribe for access to my weekly live videos and to exchange with a community of like-minded musicians   Visit www.mindoverfinger.com and sign up for my newsletter to get your free guide to an exceptionally productive practice using the metronome.  This guide is the perfect entry point to help you bring more mindfulness and efficiency into your practice and it's filled with tips and tricks on how to use that wonderful tool to take your practicing and your playing to new heights.       THANK YOU: A HUGE thank you to my fantastic producer, Bella Kelly, who works really hard to make this podcast as pleasant to listen to as possible for 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. Thank you to Susan Blackwell for the introduction.  You can find out more about Susan, her fantastic podcast The Spark File, and her work helping creatives of all backgrounds expand their impact by visiting https://www.susanblackwell.com/home.   MIND OVER FINGER: www.mindoverfinger.com https://www.facebook.com/mindoverfinger/ https://www.instagram.com/mindoverfinger/    

In this fourth episode of my series on building an amazing practice routine 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 nurture to be productive in your work, and the general sections to include in a solid musical progression. Download your free guided visualization exercise here: DOWNLOAD   Frustrated with your playing?  Unsatisfied with you career?  Ready for a change? Whatever your challenge, you don't have to go at it alone, and I can help.    THE MUSIC MASTERY EXPERIENCE is back on June 1, 2021 This is my LIFE CHANGING, highly personalized group coaching program where I show you how to implement mindful & effective practice techniques, how to make them habits, and get RESULTS! The Music Mastery Experience gives you all the tools you need to elevate your performance and create the musical life you want. Spots are limited Save yours now at http://www.mindoverfinger.com/mme and get access to all the early bird bonuses   Ziva Meditation – Emily Fletcher: https://zivameditation.com/ Emily's book: Stress Less, Accomplish More: Meditation for Extraordinary Performance       THANK YOU: A HUGE thank you to my fantastic producer, Bella Kelly, who works really hard to make this podcast as pleasant to listen to as possible for you! Most sincere thank you to composer Jim Stephenson who graciously provided the show's musical theme!  Concerto #1 for Instrument and Chamber Orchestra – Movement 2: Allegro con Brio, performed by Jeffrey Work, instrument, and the Lake Forest Symphony, conducted by Jim Stephenson. Thank you to Susan Blackwell for the introduction!  You can find out more about Susan, her fantastic podcast The Spark File, and her work helping creatives of all backgrounds expand their impact by visiting https://www.susanblackwell.com/home.   MIND OVER FINGER: www.mindoverfinger.com https://www.facebook.com/mindoverfinger/ https://www.instagram.com/mindoverfinger/

In this third episode of my series on building an amazing practice routine I share my favorite tips on how to create an effective warm up regimen. I also offer you another priming guided visualization exercise. Enjoy!     Frustrated with your playing?  Unsatisfied with you career?  Ready for a change? Whatever your challenge, you don't have to go at it alone, and I can help.    THE MUSIC MASTERY EXPERIENCE is back in June 2021 This is a LIFE CHANGING, highly personalized group coaching program where I show you how to implement mindful & effective practice techniques, how to make them habits, and get RESULTS! The Music Mastery Experience gives you all the tools you need to elevate your performance Save your spot at http://www.mindoverfinger.com/mme and get access to all the early bird bonuses     THANK YOU: A HUGE thank you to my fantastic producer, Bella Kelly, who works really hard to make this podcast as pleasant to listen to as possible for 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. Thank you to Susan Blackwell for the introduction!  You can find out more about Susan, her fantastic podcast The Spark File, and her work helping creatives of all backgrounds expand their impact by visiting https://www.susanblackwell.com/home.   MIND OVER FINGER: www.mindoverfinger.com https://www.facebook.com/mindoverfinger/ https://www.instagram.com/mindoverfinger/

In this second episode of my series on building an amazing practice routine I share my favorite tips about a powerful ritual that can transform the results you get in the practice room: PRIMING. When we're priming, we prepare the body and mind to be fully engaged and productive. By setting up a priming ritual before a practice session, you can significantly affect your level of presence and focus.  The pay off?  Get more results during your practice. A total game changer! (I also squeeze in a little gift at the end: my priming guided visualization exercise!) Enjoy!   DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE GUIDED VISUALIZATION HERE   Frustrated with your playing?  Unsatisfied with you career?  Ready for a change? Whatever your challenge, you don't have to go at it alone, and I can help.    THE MUSIC MASTERY EXPERIENCE will be back in June 2021 This is my LIFE CHANGING, highly personalized group coaching program where I show you how to implement mindful & effective practice techniques, how to make them habits, and get RESULTS! The Music Mastery Experience gives you all the tools you need to elevate your performance Save your spot at http://www.mindoverfinger.com/mme and get access to all the early bird bonuses   Join the Mind Over Finger Tribe for access to my weekly 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 works really hard to make this podcast as pleasant to listen to as possible for 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. Thank you to Susan Blackwell for the introduction!  You can find out more about Susan, her fantastic podcast The Spark File, and her work helping creatives of all backgrounds expand their impact by visiting https://www.susanblackwell.com/home.   MIND OVER FINGER: www.mindoverfinger.com https://www.facebook.com/mindoverfinger/ https://www.instagram.com/mindoverfinger/    

088 Efficient Practice Planning with Dr. Renée-Paule Gauthier This winter, I'm bringing you a series of four episodes about building your amazing practice. In this series, I'll be covering many of the components that I think are essential in having a great productive practice session.  At least, for me! I'll be talking about planning and scheduling, priming for an efficient practice, building a great warmup regimen, and, finally, I'll take you through my favorite practice session breakdown. This episode is all about planning and scheduling efficiently for better results.  I share strategies on how to plan for productive practice and how to schedule it in a way that maximizes your time so you can operate at the highest level possible.   THE MUSIC MASTERY EXPERIENCE will be back in June 2021!  This is my LIFE CHANGING, highly personalized group coaching program where I show you how to implement mindful & effective practice techniques, how to make them habits, and how to get RESULTS. Save your spot at http://www.mindoverfinger.com/mme and get access to some really cool bonuses!   Join the Mind Over Finger Tribe for access to my weekly live videos and to exchange with a community of like-minded musicians!   Visit www.mindoverfinger.com and sign up for my newsletter to get your free guide to an exceptionally productive practice using the metronome!  This guide is the perfect entry point to help you bring more mindfulness and efficiency into your practice and it's filled with tips and tricks on how to use that wonderful tool to take your practicing and your playing to new heights!   If you enjoyed the show, please leave a review on iTunes!  I truly appreciate your support!     THANK YOU: A HUGE thank you to my fantastic producer, Bella Kelly, who works really hard to make this podcast as pleasant to listen to as possible for 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. Thank you to Susan Blackwell for the introduction!  You can find out more about Susan, her fantastic podcast The Spark File, and her work helping creatives of all backgrounds expand their impact by visiting https://www.susanblackwell.com/home.   MIND OVER FINGER: www.mindoverfinger.com https://www.facebook.com/mindoverfinger/ https://www.instagram.com/mindoverfinger/

Happy New Year Everyone! Today's replay is with Renee-Paule Gauthier. Ms. Gauthier is a violinist based out of Chicago, IL and is the host of the Mind over Finger Podcast. We'll be resuming new episodes on Monday February 1st. Website: https://www.violinpodcast.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/violinpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/violinpodcast Want to learn more about Eric? Visit his website: https://www.ericmrugala.com

Whether you want to rock the stage for your next performance, win an audition, land your dream job, transform your teaching studio, or start a new music business: IT'S POSSIBLE! And this episode will help you set things up for your massive success! You will walk away with: A renewed vision for the future Clear goals and specific strategies to implement and create an incredible musical reality for yourself Unwavering confidence in your ability to succeed A feeling of dedication to the process The motivation to get started and, more importantly, to KEEP GOING!   Gear Up for 2021!   Links: Gear Up 2021! Handout: www.mindoverfinger.com/resources Mind Over Finger Podcast Episode #71 – Motivation: https://www.mindoverfinger.com/podcast/episode/b4c36827/071-motivation-with-dr-renee-paule-gauthier Blog post about the Argument of the Growing Heap: https://www.mindoverfinger.com/post/the-growing-heap   Frustrated with your playing?  Unsatisfied with you career?  Ready for a change? Whatever your challenge, you don't have to go at it alone and I CAN HELP!  Visit https://www.mindoverfinger.com/workwithme  to learn more and book your call! Let's discuss how to get you from where you are to WHERE YOU WANT TO BE!   Visit www.mindoverfinger.com and sign up for my newsletter to get your free guide to an incredibly productive practice using the metronome!  This guide is the perfect entry point to help you bring more mindfulness and efficiency into your practice and it's filled with tips and tricks on how to use that wonderful tool to take your practicing and your playing to new heights!   Don't forget to visit the Mind Over Finger Resources' page to check out amazing books recommended by my podcast guests, as well as my favorite websites, cds, the podcasts I like to listen to, and the practice and podcasting tools I use everyday!  Find it here: www.mindoverfinger.com/resources!   Join the Mind Over Finger Tribe for additional resources on practice and performing If you enjoyed the show, please leave a review on iTunes!  I truly appreciate your support!     THANK YOU: A HUGE thank you to my fantastic producer, Bella Kelly! 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. Thank you to Susan Blackwell for the introduction!  You can find out more about Susan, her fantastic podcast The Spark File, and her work helping creatives of all backgrounds expand their impact by visiting https://www.susanblackwell.com/home.   MIND OVER FINGER: www.mindoverfinger.com https://www.facebook.com/mindoverfinger/ https://www.instagram.com/mindoverfinger/    

For those of you who are new, WELCOME to The Musician's Toolbox where we interview people in the music industry to learn from them, and how we can be successful. This out-of-the-ordinary episode is composed of brief and concise answers from the people we have interviewed on foundational questions like: "How do you practice scales? What would you recommend for someone who is confused on how to strategize piece memorization, or struggling with inefficient practice sessions? And also how can someone prepare for performances?" We will break down these topics in every episode in the month of December. These clips have NEVER been seen before, so if you have already watched the full interviews, do not hesitate and miss this valuable information! If you were intrigued by someone's comments, we encourage to listen/watch their full interviews–we learned so much from them, and we think you will too! (links are below) Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 1:35 Mick Wetzel 2:26 Robyn Wells 3:56 Aaron Miller 4:18 Lito Hernandez 5:19 Renée-Paule Gauthier 6:42 Karali Hunter 7:45 Mick Wetzel 9:29 Del Parkinson 10:19 Outro Our MEGALINK to EVERYTHING: https://linktr.ee/themusicianstoolbox Email: themusicianstoolboxpodcast@gmail.com P.S. We would LOVE a Voice Message: https://anchor.fm/themusicianstoolbox Full Episodes: Del Parkinson: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vPtLn6yeg5U&t=939s Karali Hunter: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=myJt9d2Khjs Robyn Wells: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O1orOgMRKGA&t=5s Aaron Miller: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Skvpxag1XnM Lito Hernandez: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wyqqJ-ekiek&t=2388s Mick Wetzel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OrR--fa-tuE ThatViolaKid: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KXPRUJgKcJI&t=1s Renée-Paule Gauthier: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4wzQ9UKapN0 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/themusicianstoolbox/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/themusicianstoolbox/support

For those of you who are new, WELCOME to The Musician's Toolbox where we interview people in the music industry to learn from them, and how we can be successful. This out-of-the-ordinary episode is composed of brief and concise answers from the people we have interviewed on foundational questions like: "How do you practice scales? What would you recommend for someone who is confused on how to strategize piece memorization, or struggling with inefficient practice sessions? And also how can someone prepare for performances?" We will break down these topics in every episode in the month of December. These clips have NEVER been seen before, so if you have already watched the full interviews, do not hesitate and miss this valuable information! If you were intrigued by someone's comments, we encourage to listen/watch their full interviews–we learned so much from them, and we think you will too! (links are below) Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 1:34 Mick Wetzel 5:52 Del Parkinson 7:06 Aaron Miller 8:02 Lito Hernandez 9:33 Renée-Paule Gauthier 11:36 Robyn Wells 13:18 Drew Forde 14:47 Karali Hunter 17:21 Outro Our MEGALINK to EVERYTHING: https://linktr.ee/themusicianstoolbox Email: themusicianstoolboxpodcast@gmail.com P.S. We would LOVE a Voice Message: https://anchor.fm/themusicianstoolbox Full Episodes: Del Parkinson: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vPtLn6yeg5U&t=939s Karali Hunter: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=myJt9d2Khjs Robyn Wells: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O1orOgMRKGA&t=5s Aaron Miller: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Skvpxag1XnM Lito Hernandez: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wyqqJ-ekiek&t=2388s Mick Wetzel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OrR--fa-tuE ThatViolaKid: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KXPRUJgKcJI&t=1s Renée-Paule Gauthier: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4wzQ9UKapN0 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/themusicianstoolbox/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/themusicianstoolbox/support

For those of you who are new, WELCOME to The Musician's Toolbox where we interview people in the music industry to learn from them, and how we can be successful. This out-of-the-ordinary episode is composed of brief and concise answers from the people we have interviewed on foundational questions like: "How do you practice scales? What would you recommend for someone who is confused on how to strategize piece memorization, or struggling with inefficient practice sessions? And also how can someone prepare for performances?" We will break down these topics in every episode in the month of December. These clips have NEVER been seen before, so if you have already watched the full interviews, do not hesitate and miss this valuable information! If you were intrigued by someone's comments, we encourage to listen/watch their full interviews–we learned so much from them, and we think you will too! (links are below) Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 1:35 Karali Hunter 3:33 Mick Wetzel 5:30 Lito Hernandez 7:01 Renée-Paule Gauthier 8:33 Robyn Wells 9:52 ThatViolaKid 11:10 Del Parkinson 12:15 Aaron Miller Our MEGALINK to EVERYTHING: https://linktr.ee/themusicianstoolbox Email: themusicianstoolboxpodcast@gmail.com P.S. We would LOVE a Voice Message: https://anchor.fm/themusicianstoolbox Full Interviews: Del Parkinson: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vPtLn6yeg5U&t=939s Karali Hunter: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=myJt9d2Khjs Robyn Wells: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O1orOgMRKGA&t=5s Aaron Miller: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Skvpxag1XnM Lito Hernandez: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wyqqJ-ekiek&t=2388s Mick Wetzel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OrR--fa-tuE ThatViolaKid: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KXPRUJgKcJI&t=1s Renée-Paule Gauthier: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4wzQ9UKapN0 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/themusicianstoolbox/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/themusicianstoolbox/support

In this episode, I share with you the conversation I had with Angela Ezeonyeka and Andrew Coleman on their show - The Musician's Toolbox Podcast. With the Musician's Toolbox Podcast, Andrew and Angela aim to equip musicians with the information, inspiration, and imagination to pursue and achieve a career in music.  And they do this by interviewing professionals in the industry and exposing listeners to all facets of a musician's life. We cover a lot of ground in our chat, including mindful and effective practicing, anxiety management, and audition preparation. I had a great time speaking with Angela and Andrew and I hope you find tons of value in our discussion!  And when you're done with the episode, don't forget to head to themusicianstoolboxpodcast.com or search for the musician's toolbox podcast in your favorite podcast player and make sure to check out their wonderful content.   Frustrated with your playing?  Unsatisfied with you career?  Ready for a change? Whatever your challenge, you don't have to go at it alone, and I can help.  Visit www. https://www.mindoverfinger.com/workwithme to learn more and book your call and let's discuss how to get you from where you are to where you want to be!     MORE ABOUT ANGELA, ANDREW, AND THE MUSICIAN'S TOOLBOX PODCAST: Website: https://www.themusicianstoolboxpodcast.com YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvFWEGoy67ZiU62tRuNt3iQ?view_as=subscriber Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/themusicianstoolbox Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themusicianstoolbox/   The vision of Musician's Toolbox is to equip musicians with the information, inspiration, and imagination to pursue and achieve a career in music by finding professionals in the industry, interviewing them, and exposing listeners to all facets of a musician's life. Additionally, Musician's Toolbox will showcase a contemporary composer monthly (or as regularly as possible) to further listeners' understanding and appreciation for contemporary music.     ANGELA EZEONYEKA Angela Ezeonyeka is a multi-faceted musician currently residing in Port Hueneme, CA.  Her formal education began with a Bachelors of Music from Brigham Young University, emphasizing in Viola Performance.  In 2010, she relocated to UCSB to study viola with Helen Callus in her graduate studies which she completed in 2016.  While in her graduate studies, she performed for famous artists including Yo-Yo Ma, Gil Shaham, and members of the Silk Road Ensemble as a member of the Young Artists String Quartet in Residence. Angela's freelance work includes teaching and coaching for Santa Barbara Strings and Santa Barbara Symphony youth education programs, private studio instruction for piano, violin, viola, and beginning cello, studio recording, orchestra gigs with numerous orchestras along the coast, and performing for weddings and special events with the Santa Barbara String Quartet.  Angela has performed on a few television programs like The Amazing Race Season 28 Finale Episode with the String Quartet. From a young age, Angela has been interested in many different genres and styles of music.  This interest makes her adaptable and desirable for recording artists in the studio.  She has recorded on albums in folk, singer-songwriter, reggae, Irish, and Bluegrass.   ANDREW COLEMAN From a young age, Andrew Coleman has always loved music. As an 18-month-old, young Andrew sat unmoving while his aunt's student played "Rhapsody in Blue" during a masterclass. Just a few years later at the ripe age of 4, Andrew gave his full attention to a family rehearsal of Schumann's Piano Quintet in E-Flat Major. Starting at age 6, Andrew began learning the piano from his grandma. From family reunions, to living rooms, to funerals, music is an essential piece that not only makes up a part of Andrew, but the entire family. Most of Andrew's years developing his career as a musician are in front of him; yet, his beginning years are still full of achievement. Through his childhood and teenage years, Andrew developed a love for the piano, and Andrew is currently studying with Sue Miller at the College of Southern Idaho and will graduate in May 2021. In October of 2018, he performed with the Magic Valley Symphony. At the beginning of his college years, he was a part of many ensembles at the College of Southern Idaho including, CSI Honors Chamber Quintet and Magic Valley Chorale. During the 2020 pandemic and shutdown, Andrew and cousin Michael produced an online senior recital. Andrew also competed, and won, in the 2020 international at-home-edition of #PlaywithRay. Recently, Andrew co-founded "Musician's Toolbox" with his cousin, Angela Ezeonyeka, whose goal is to equip musicians with the tools to achieve a career in music.     Join the Mind Over Finger Tribe for access to my weekly live videos and to exchange with a community of like-minded musicians!   Visit www.mindoverfinger.com and sign up for my newsletter to get your free guide to an exceptionally productive practice using the metronome!  This guide is the perfect entry point to help you bring more mindfulness and efficiency into your practice and it's filled with tips and tricks on how to use that wonderful tool to take your practicing and your playing to new heights!   If you enjoyed the show, please leave a review on iTunes!  I truly appreciate your support!     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. Thank you to Susan Blackwell for the introduction!  You can find out more about Susan, her fantastic podcast The Spark File, and her work helping creatives of all backgrounds expand their impact by visiting https://www.susanblackwell.com/home. Also a HUGE thank you to my fantastic producer, Bella Kelly!   MIND OVER FINGER: www.mindoverfinger.com https://www.facebook.com/mindoverfinger/ https://www.instagram.com/mindoverfinger/    

For those of you who are new, WELCOME to The Musician's Toolbox where we interview people in the music industry to learn from them, and how we can be successful. This out-of-the-ordinary episode is composed of brief and concise answers from the people we have interviewed on foundational questions like: "How do you practice scales? What would you recommend for someone who is confused on how to strategize piece memorization, or struggling with inefficient practice sessions? And also how can someone prepare for performances?" We will break down these topics in every episode in the month of December. These clips have NEVER been seen before, so if you have already watched the full interviews, do not hesitate and miss this valuable information! If you were intrigued by someone's comments, we encourage to listen/watch their full interviews–we learned so much from them, and we think you will too! (links are below) Chapters: 1:33 Renée-Paule Gauthier 4:00 Del Parkinson 4:46 Mick Wetzel 9:53 Lito Hernandez 10:43 ThatViolaKid 13:58 Robyn Wells 15:47 Aaron Miller 16:45 Karali Hunter Our MEGALINK to EVERYTHING: https://linktr.ee/themusicianstoolbox Email: themusicianstoolboxpodcast@gmail.com P.S. We would LOVE a Voice Message: https://anchor.fm/themusicianstoolbox Full Interviews: Del Parkinson: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vPtLn6yeg5U&t=939s Karali Hunter: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=myJt9d2Khjs Robyn Wells: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O1orOgMRKGA&t=5s Aaron Miller: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Skvpxag1XnM Lito Hernandez: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wyqqJ-ekiek&t=2388s Mick Wetzel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OrR--fa-tuE ThatViolaKid: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KXPRUJgKcJI&t=1s Renée-Paule Gauthier: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4wzQ9UKapN0 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/themusicianstoolbox/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/themusicianstoolbox/support

If you have not heard of Dr. Renée-Paule Gauthier, you are about to blown away. Dr. Gauthier has graduated from a number of prestigious music schools including the University of Montreal, the Eastman School of Music, and Northwestern University. Dr. Gauthier also performs (pre-covid) in the Joffrey Ballet Orchestra, Elgin Symphony, and Chicago Philharmonic. She has won numerous competitions including the exclusive three-year loan of the Taft Stradivari violin through the 2009 edition of the Canada Council for the Arts' Musical Instrument Bank Competition. One final thing to know about Dr. Gauthier in this brief biography is that she has recently started a passion project called, "Mind Over Finger." The project is a "Place where I can nerd out about all things mindful, efficient, creative, and enjoyable." She mentors numerous students (young and old), is a fellow podcaster, and also has many free materials on her website. If you would like to learn more, Check out her website: https://www.mindoverfinger.com/about Renée's Website: https://www.mindoverfinger.com Renée's Podcast: https://www.mindoverfinger.com/podcast Renée's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindoverfinger/ Renée's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mindoverfinger Our MEGALINK to EVERYTHING: https://linktr.ee/themusicianstoolbox Email: themusicianstoolboxpodcast@gmail.com P.S. We would LOVE a Voice Message: https://anchor.fm/themusicianstoolbox --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/themusicianstoolbox/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/themusicianstoolbox/support

My guest today is violinist, teacher and performance coach, Dr. Renée-Paule Gauthier. This was such an awesome episode, we got into so many topics, like, why it's SO important to invest in yourself and that it's totally OK to ask for help on your projects, your career, or anything that you're working on. We talk about learning how to shift your focus to things you actually have some control over, and how Renee was so dedicated to learning about becoming a better musician and teacher, she went and got a DMA in mindful practice. By the way she did that while raising two kids, and holding down a busy free-lance career in Chicago, so all of you music students get ready to take some notes on how to work a google calendar and become a more efficient learner. Towards the end of our interview you might hear Renee's kids calling out in the background while they enjoy some video games, but I didn't want to edit it out because it really is just the times we are living in right now with trying to work from home with kids during a pandemic, so you are NOT alone musician entrepreneur parents! We feel you. Alright, get yourself a warm winter coat, because we're heading to Chicago for this episode. About Renée Renée-Paule Gauthier is a passionate and dedicated performer, teacher, and high-performance coach.  Her career has taken her across the United States and Canada as a soloist, recitalist, chamber musician, orchestral leader, and clinician.   Dr. Gauthier joined the Chicago Lyric Opera Orchestra for the 18-19 and 19-20 seasons, and she performs with some of Chicago's finest ensembles, including the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Joffrey Ballet, Elgin Symphony, and Chicago Philharmonic.  She is the String Area Coordinator, Co-director of the Chamber Music Program, and Violin Instructor at North Park University.   An accomplished concert artist, Renée-Paule Gauthier was mentioned as one of the "best violinist of her generation" in the book Violin Virtuosos, from Paganini to the 21st Century. Dr. Gauthier has won awards in several competitions, including the exclusive three-year loan of the Taft Stradivari violin through the 2009 edition of the Canada Council for the Arts' Musical Instrument Bank Competition. She made her Kennedy Center solo debut in April 2014.  She was Concertmaster of the New World Symphony, in the first violin section of the National Arts Centre Orchestra in Canada, Assistant Concertmaster of the Calgary Philharmonic, and is the Founding Artistic Director of the Rendez-vous Musical de Laterrière, a chamber music festival in the province of Québec.   Dr. Gauthier is a graduate of the University of Montreal, the Eastman School of Music, and Northwestern University. She blogs about creating a meaningful practice at her website, Mind Over Finger, and hosts the Mind Over Finger podcast.  The podcast offers discussions on mindful music-making, efficient practice, and building a purposeful career with the performers, pedagogues, and innovators who are shaping the classical music world today. Dr. Gauthier presents masterclasses and clinics on the topics of mindful practice, audition preparation, and anxiety management to audiences across the world. Links LinkedIn: Renée-Paule Gauthier Instagram: @mindoverfinger Facebook: Mind Over Finger Website: www.mindoverfinger.com Books "Mindset: The New Psychology of Success", Carol Dweck "Talent is Overrated: What Separates World Class Performers from Everybody Else", Geoffrey Colvin Honesty Pill Links Free Resource Library Facebook Group Mailing List

Today I'm bringing you a conversation previously aired on the Violin Podcast, hosted by Eric Mrugala.  On the Violin Podcast Eric interviews violinists worldwide on a bi-weekly basis discussing violin news, practice tips, career advice, and their journey with the violin. Now, this was for the Violin Podcast, but it's valuable information for all musicians, regardless of the instrument. Eric and I talked about How to solve problems in the practice room How to prepare optimally for performances, auditions, and competitions Effective mindful practice that yields results The importance of knowing yourself when it comes to working efficiently …and much more! I hope you enjoy this conversation with Eric Mrugala from the Violin Podcast, and that you find some useful tips and inspiration for your work today! Let's go to the show!   MORE ABOUT THE VIOLIN PODCAST We interview violinists worldwide on a bi-weekly basis discussing violin news, practice tips, career advice, and their journey with the violin. The podcast: https://violinpodcast.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/violinpodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/violinpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/violinpodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzi3HNgHFQ5ndr9K2OeJYag   Visit www.mindoverfinger.com and sign up for my newsletter to get your free guide to an outstanding practice using the metronome!  This guide is the perfect entry point to help you bring more mindfulness and efficiency into your practice and it's filled with tips and tricks on how to use that wonderful tool to take your practicing and your playing to new heights.   Join the Mind Over Finger Tribe for additional resources on practice and performing. If you enjoyed the show, please leave a review on iTunes!  I truly appreciate your support!     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. Thank you to Susan Blackwell for the introduction!  You can find out more about Susan, her fantastic podcast The Spark File, and her work helping creatives of all backgrounds expand their impact by visiting https://www.susanblackwell.com/home. Also a HUGE thank you to my fantastic producer, Bella Kelly!   MIND OVER FINGER: www.mindoverfinger.com https://www.facebook.com/mindoverfinger/ https://www.instagram.com/mindoverfinger/

In this episode I share with you the conversation I had with Trevor Jones on his Podcast, the Scholarship Roadmap!  We cover a lot of ground in this 40-minute conversation including: The importance finding the right teachers for your education. Developing an efficient practicing system and excellent awareness Why practicing slowly isn't enough A mini Music Mastery Experience lesson Comfort and effectiveness in your performance Reverse Engineering your audition preparation Chunking, mapping, and learning - deep practice model   Spotlight Performing Why finding the right teacher can be tricky. Your relationship with constructive criticism How to be teachable Communicating with your teacher Trust your own work and show them who you are. I had a great time speaking with Trevor and I hope you find tons of value in our discussion   MORE ABOUT TREVOR AND THE SCHOLARSHIP ROADMAP: The Scholarship Roadmap: https://thescholarshiproadmap.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thescholarshiproadmap/ FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/thescholarshiproadmap Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-scholarship-roadmap/id1526994519   The Scholarship Roadmap is an online program developed by bassist and educator, Trevor Jones. Trevor is the house bassist at the Marriott Theatre and was the instructor of double bass and bass guitar at Illinois Wesleyan University School of Music from 2012-2020. Trevor developed The Scholarship Roadmap after a decade of guiding students through the music school preparation process. Student musicians who are pursuing a career in music will benefit from The Scholarship Roadmap. The program will assess the student's needs, align them with the right school and teacher, and focus the student's attention on the fundamentals of the music school preparation process. "For years I have advocated for my students to attend colleges and universities that best serve their needs. That doesn't mean you need to attend a brand-name school. Many fine institutions will not only serve your musical needs but will pay for you to attend. It is my sincere belief, that a proactive approach can result in a stellar musical education that won't leave you saddled with debt."   I'm Trevor Jones, a bassist, and educator based in Chicago. I perform in symphony halls, clubs, and theaters. For the last five years, I have been the house bassist at The Marriott Theatre, where I have played in over 25 productions. I also perform on Broadway in Chicago, most notably as a substitute for the Chicago production of Hamilton. I have toured across the country and released a handful of recordings with my group Molehill. We have been been featured in online publications and the Chicago Tribune. As an educator, I was the instructor of double bass and bass guitar for eight years at Illinois Wesleyan University School of Music. I also maintain a studio at Midwest Young Artists in Highwood, IL. For years I have advocated for my students to attend colleges and universities that best serve their needs. That doesn't mean you need to attend a brand-name school. There are many fine institutions that will not only serve your musical needs but will pay for you to attend. It is my sincere belief, that a proactive approach can result in a stellar musical education that won't leave you saddled     Visit www.mindoverfinger.com and sign up for my newsletter to get your free guide to a super productive practice using the metronome!  This guide is the perfect entry point to help you bring more mindfulness and efficiency into your practice and it's filled with tips and tricks on how to use that wonderful tool to take your practicing and your playing to new heights!   Head over to the Mind Over Finger Resources' page to check out amazing books recommended by my podcast guests, as well as my favorite websites, cds, the podcasts I like to listen to, and the practice and podcasting tools I use everyday!  Find it here: www.mindoverfinger.com/resources!   Join the Mind Over Finger Tribe for additional resources on practice and performing! If you enjoyed the show, please leave a review on iTunes!  I truly appreciate your support!     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. Also a HUGE thank you to my fantastic producer, Bella Kelly!   MIND OVER FINGER: www.mindoverfinger.com https://www.facebook.com/mindoverfinger/ https://www.instagram.com/mindoverfinger/    

Today is a special episode:  I'm bringing you a conversation I had on another podcast, the awesome Conditioned Musician Podcast hosted by the equally awesome David Cartolano!   David is an ACSM certified Exercise Physiologist and has a bachelor's degree in exercise science, and he's on a mission to build stronger, more resilient, and more creative musicians. Among many things, David and I talk about my own injury experience, how having a sense of introspection can prolong and save your career, how to stay motivated in your work, and we discuss how starting with your fundamentals and with a beginner's mind can be crucial to getting past a rut.     MORE ABOUT THE CONDITIONED MUSICIAN: The podcast: https://anchor.fm/david-cartolano Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theconditionedmusician/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/464238111031975 The Conditioned Musician on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-conditioned-musician/id1474021826   And for  THE BEST PRACTICING AND PERFORMING SEASON OF YOUR LIFE Dr. Gauthier invites you to join:   THE MUSIC MASTERY EXPERIENCE A TRANSFORMATIONAL JOURNEY TO LOVING THE PRACTICE ROOM, ROCKING THE STAGE, WINNING THE JOB, AND TAKING YOUR CAREER TO NEW HEIGHTS A 3-month experience for all musicians, starting September 21, 2020 BOOK A CALL AND LET'S SEE HOW WE CAN GET YOU RESULTS!     And don't forget to join the Mind Over Finger Tribe for additional resources on practice and performing!     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. Also a HUGE thank you to my fantastic producer, Bella Kelly!   MIND OVER FINGER: www.mindoverfinger.com https://www.facebook.com/mindoverfinger/ https://www.instagram.com/mindoverfinger/    

Today, in part 1 of 5 of the series, Who Should I Study With, in Music School, I'm chatting with Dr. Renée-Paule Gauthier.Renee is a violinist based in Chicago and performs with Lyric Opera, Joffrey Ballet, Elgin Symphony, and the Chicago Philharmonic.Renee is the String Area Coordinator, Co-director of the Chamber Music Program, and Violin Instructor at North Park University in Chicago.Renee hosts The Mind Over Finger Podcast, currently in its 3rd season, focuses on Mindful Music-Making, Efficient Practice, and Building a Purposeful Career. Renee is currently enrolling in the 2nd round of her program Music Mastery Experience. The 3-month experience open to professionals, student musicians, and passionate amateurs begins September 21st, and in it, you'll discover how to implement mindful & effective practice techniques, make them habits, and get RESULTS!If you'd want more, then read my blog post and watch my video on this topic.Download my free guide on how to choose the right teacher in music school.In Today's Episode we cover:The importance of Renee finding the right teachers in her education.Developing a practicing system and awarenessWhy practicing slowly isn't enoughRenee's mini Music Mastery Experience lesson.Comfort and Effectiveness in your performance.Reverse Engineering your audition preparationChunking, mapping, and learning - deep practice model. Memorization.Spotlight PerformingWhy finding the right teacher can be tricky.Your relationship with constructive criticism.How to be teachable.Communicating with your teacher.An incredibly heart-warming story from Renee's collegiate studies.Trust your own work and show them who you are.Connect with The Scholarship Roadmap:WebsiteApple PodcastsInstagramFacebookYouTube

Performance Reboot – A 3-Part Motivation-Reset Workshop for Musicians Rediscover your passion + jumpstart your process – so you're ahead of the pack when concerts come back Stage Ready…  Set… GO!   Workshop prompts and reflections: www.mindoverfinger.com/resources   And for the best practicing and performing season of your life, Dr. Gauthier invites you to join: THE MUSIC MASTERY EXPERIENCE A TRANSFORMATIONAL JOURNEY TO LOVING THE PRACTICE ROOM, ROCKING THE STAGE, WINNING THE JOB, AND TAKING YOUR CAREER TO NEW HEIGHTS A 3-month experience for all musicians, starting September 21, 2020 BOOK A CALL AND LET'S SEE HOW WE CAN GET YOU RESULTS!   And don't forget to join the Mind Over Finger Tribe for additional resources on practice and performing!   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.   MIND OVER FINGER: www.mindoverfinger.com https://www.facebook.com/mindoverfinger/ https://www.instagram.com/mindoverfinger/      

In this week's edition of the Violin Podcast, I talk to Chicago-based violinist Renee-Paule Gauthier on practice tips, audition preparation, and what other helpful violin tips. You can learn more about Renee by going to her website at Mind Over Finger. Please visit on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter to follow the Violin Podcast. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Everything you need to infuse your practice with more mindfulness, joy, and efficiency! Challenge prompts and transcript: www.mindoverfinger.com/resources   And for the best practicing summer of your life:   Dr. Renée-Paule Gauthier invites you to join : THE MUSIC MASTERY EXPERIENCE A TRANSFORMATIONAL JOURNEY TO LOVING THE PRACTICE ROOM, ROCKING THE STAGE, WINNING THE JOB, AND TAKING YOUR CAREER TO NEW HEIGHTS A 3-month experience for all musicians, starting June 1st, 2020 BOOK A CALL AND LET'S SEE HOW WE CAN GET YOU RESULTS!   And don't forget to join the Mind Over Finger Tribe for additional resources on practice and performing!   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. Also a HUGE thank you to my fantastic producer, Bella Kelly!   MIND OVER FINGER: www.mindoverfinger.com https://www.facebook.com/mindoverfinger/ https://www.instagram.com/mindoverfinger/  

Everything you need to get you in the cycle of motivation! And for the best practicing summer of your life:   Dr. Renée-Paule Gauthier invites you to join : THE MUSIC MASTERY EXPERIENCE A TRANSFORMATIONAL JOURNEY TO LOVING THE PRACTICE ROOM, ROCKING THE STAGE, WINNING THE JOB, AND TAKING YOUR CAREER TO NEW HEIGHTS A 3-month experience for all musicians, starting June 1st, 2020 BOOK A CALL AND LET'S SEE HOW WE CAN GET YOU RESULTS!   Commit to Ten blog: https://www.mindoverfinger.com/post/commit-to-ten   And don't forget to join the Mind Over Finger Tribe for additional resources on practice and performing!   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. Also a HUGE thank you to my fantastic producer, Bella Kelly!   MIND OVER FINGER: www.mindoverfinger.com https://www.facebook.com/mindoverfinger/ https://www.instagram.com/mindoverfinger/  

It's hard to believe it, but we've reached the end of Season 2 of The Mind Over Finger Podcast!!!  To celebrate, I have a great treat for you.  I'm speaking with one of the most acclaimed and frequently performed composers working today: Jennifer Higdon! It was an incredible honor to have the chance to sit with Jennifer and to soak up her wisdom and this wonderful energy that she's got!  Among many other things, you'll get to hear about her unusual path to a career as a composer, how she approaches the compositional process, her view on the classical music world today, and she tells us about the habit that has contributed to her success.   Mindful efficient practice can completely transform the way you perform and feel about-music making! If you think this would change your life…… then this is for YOU! Dr. Renée-Paule Gauthier invites you to join : THE MUSIC MASTERY EXPERIENCE A TRANSFORMATIONAL JOURNEY TO LOVING THE PRACTICE ROOM, ROCKING THE STAGE, WINNING THE JOB, AND TAKING YOUR CAREER TO NEW HEIGHTS A 3-month experience for all musicians, starting June 1st, 2020 BOOK A CALL AND LET'S SEE HOW WE CAN GET YOU RESULTS!   MORE ABOUT JENNIFER HIGDON: Website: http://jenniferhigdon.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=jennifer+higdon Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Jennifer-Higdon-127096427366514/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/BwFJrDGB2sZ/   Pulitzer Prize and three-time Grammy-winner Jennifer Higdon taught herself to play flute at the age of 15 and began formal musical studies at 18, with an even later start in composition at the age of 21. Despite these obstacles, Jennifer has become a major figure in contemporary Classical music. Her works represent a wide range of genres, from orchestral to chamber, to wind ensemble, as well as vocal, choral and opera. Her music has been hailed by Fanfare Magazine as having "the distinction of being at once complex, sophisticated but readily accessible emotionally", with the Times of London citing it as "…traditionally rooted, yet imbued with integrity and freshness." The League of American Orchestras reports that she is one of America's most frequently performed composers. Higdon's list of commissioners is extensive and includes The Philadelphia Orchestra, The Chicago Symphony, The Atlanta Symphony, The Cleveland Orchestra, The Minnesota Orchestra, The Pittsburgh Symphony, the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra, as well such groups as the Tokyo String Quartet, the Lark Quartet, Eighth Blackbird, and the President's Own Marine Band. She has also written works for such artists as baritone Thomas Hampson, pianists Yuja Wang and Gary Graffman, violinists Nadja Salerno-Sonnenberg, Jennifer Koh and Hilary Hahn. Her first opera, Cold Mountain, won the prestigious International Opera Award for Best World Premiere in 2016; the first American opera to do so in the award's history. Performances of Cold Mountain sold out its premiere run in Santa Fe, North Carolina, and Philadelphia (becoming the third highest selling opera in Opera Philadelphia's history). Upcoming commissions include a chamber opera for Opera Philadelphia, a string quartet for the Apollo Chamber Players, a double percussion concerto for the Houston Symphony, an orchestral suite for the Made In America project, and a flute concerto for the National Flute Associations' 50th anniversary. Higdon received the 2010 Pulitzer Prize in Music for her Violin Concerto, with the committee citing the work as "a deeply engaging piece that combines flowing lyricism with dazzling virtuosity." She has also received awards from the Guggenheim Foundation, the American Academy of Arts & Letters, the Koussevitzky Foundation, the Pew Fellowship in the Arts, The Independence Foundation, the NEA, and ASCAP. As winner of the Van Cliburn Piano Competition's American Composers Invitational, Higdon's Secret & Glass Gardens was performed by the semi-finalists during the competition. Higdon has been a featured composer at many festivals including Aspen, Tanglewood, Vail, Norfolk, Grand Teton, and Cabrillo. She has served as Composer-in-Residence with several orchestras, including the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, the Philadelphia Orchestra, and the Fort Worth Symphony. She was honored to serve as the Creative Director of the Boundless Series for the Cincinnati Symphony's 2012-13 season. During the 2016-17 and 2017-18 academic years Higdon served as the prestigious Barr Laureate Scholar at the University of Missouri Kansas City. Most recently, Higdon received the prestigious Nemmers Prize from Northwestern University which is awarded to contemporary classical composers of exceptional achievement who have significantly influenced the field of composition. Beginning in 2018, Higdon will complete two residences at the Bienen School of Music as the Nemmers Prize recipient. Also in the 2018-19 season, Higdon will be in residence at University of Texas, Austin, as part of the Eddie Medora King Award. Higdon enjoys more than 200 performances a year of her works. Her orchestral work, blue cathedral, is one of the most performed contemporary orchestral works in the repertoire, more than 600 performances since its premiere in 2000. Her works have been recorded on over 60 CDs. Higdon has thrice won the Grammy for Best Contemporary Classical Composition: first for her Percussion Concerto in 2010 and in 2018 for her Viola Concerto. Dr. Higdon received a Bachelor's Degree in Music from Bowling Green State University, an Artist Diploma from The Curtis Institute of Music, and an M.A. and Ph.D. from the University of Pennsylvania. She has been awarded honorary doctorates from the Hartt School and Bowling Green State University. Dr. Higdon currently holds the Rock Chair in Composition at The Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia. Her music is published exclusively by Lawdon Press.   Visit www.mindoverfinger.com and sign up for my newsletter to get your free guide to a super productive practice using the metronome!  This guide is the perfect entry point to help you bring more mindfulness and efficiency into your practice and it's filled with tips and tricks on how to use that wonderful tool to take your practicing and your playing to new heights! Don't forget to visit the Mind Over Finger Resources' page to check out amazing books recommended by my podcast guests, as well as my favorite websites, cds, the podcasts I like to listen to, and the practice and podcasting tools I use everyday!  Find it here: www.mindoverfinger.com/resources!   And don't forget to join the Mind Over Finger Tribe for additional resources on practice and performing! If you enjoyed the show, please leave a review on iTunes!  I truly appreciate your support!     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. Also a HUGE thank you to my fantastic producer, Bella Kelly!   MIND OVER FINGER: www.mindoverfinger.com https://www.facebook.com/mindoverfinger/ https://www.instagram.com/mindoverfinger/