227 Hijacked by Fear – What to Do When Your Mind Turns Against You On Stage
Release Date: 05/22/2025
241 Beyond the Practice Room: What Four Top Experts Want You to Know About Performance
The Mind Over Finger Podcast
In this special episode, recorded live at New World Symphony’s Wellness Week, four leading voices in musician wellness come together to share powerful strategies for navigating the mental, physical, and emotional demands of a music career. You’ll learn: · How to recover from a tough performance without spiraling into shame or self-doubt · The mindset shift that separates your identity from your results · Why your body holds the key to...
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240 You’re Not Unmotivated, You’re Believing the Wrong Thing: How to Reclaim Your Focus, Confidence, and Momentum
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In this episode, you’ll learn: Why your current beliefs—not your ability—might be the real reason behind lack of motivation or progress How to spot the subtle thoughts that quietly shape your practice habits and performance results A powerful mindset shift that helps musicians move from self-doubt to self-trust The truth about where limiting beliefs come from—and how to start letting them go The difference between repeating affirmations and actually practicing belief How to use “bridge thoughts” to shift your mindset when a positive belief still feels out of reach ...
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239 Play With Purpose: Randall Goosby on Expression, Identity, and Musical Impact
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In this inspiring conversation, violinist Randall Goosby shares how he balances technical mastery with deep artistic purpose. He offers insight into the mindset, values, and strategies that have shaped his unique approach to music-making—and how you can bring more meaning into your own playing. In this episode, you’ll hear about: · The shift from performance perfection to performance purpose · How Randall connects with his "why" to stay grounded and inspired ...
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238 Calm Under Pressure – The 3-Pillar Strategy to Beat Performance Anxiety and Play Your Best
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Learn a clear, actionable framework to help you manage performance anxiety and play with confidence. · The 3 pillars: preparation, conditioning, and mind management · Why traditional advice doesn’t work · How to train your nervous system to support you · What to include in your practice for real performance readiness If you're ready to hit the ground running come September, ...
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237 Shift Your Results - The Simple Tool That Transforms Your Practice and Performance
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Discover how to use the Self-Coaching Model to better understand your mindset, manage your emotions, and create lasting progress in your music. · Why mindset shapes your practice results · How to break the cycle of overwhelm and procrastination · The link between thoughts, feelings, actions, and outcomes · A clear tool to move from stuck to focused If you're ready to hit the ground...
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236 Master Your Mind – The Framework Musicians Need to Break Through
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In this episode, you’ll learn a simple and powerful mindset tool that helps you understand and shift the thoughts, feelings, and actions that shape your musical results. · The five-part Self-Coaching Model explained · Why your thoughts, not circumstances, drive your outcomes · How to build awareness and take intentional action · A clear method to create calm, clarity, and confidence ...
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235 Sustainable Progress – 5 Practice Shifts That Prevent Burnout and Boost Results
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This episode explores five mindset and strategy shifts that help you stay energized, focused, and motivated in your musical journey. · How overcommitting drains progress · Turning comparison into clarity · Why trying to impress holds you back · The value of giving yourself more prep time · Simple ways to bring joy back into your practice If you're ready to hit the...
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234 Clear the Block – 5 Mistakes That Derail Even Smart Musicians
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This episode explores five common practice pitfalls that can quietly sabotage your progress — and how to overcome them with clarity and confidence. · Why self-awareness is key to real growth · How to set a plan that aligns with your goals · The role of time management in building momentum · When learning becomes avoidance · How to build...
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233 From Bully to Ally - Transform Your Inner Critic Into Your Strongest Tool in Practice and Performance
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This episode explores how harsh self-talk holds you back and how practicing self-compassion can unlock real progress. · Why judgment creates tension and slows learning · The difference between helpful assessment and harmful self-criticism · Simple mindset shifts to quiet your inner critic · How to stay focused, clear, and motivated in the practice room If you're ready to hit the...
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232 Grounded Practice – The Practice Strategy That Accelerates Real Growth Reset & Rise Series #4
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In this episode, we explore the overlooked superpower of patience and how slowing down can actually speed up your progress. · Learn how urgency can sabotage your practice · Discover the mindset that turns frustration into focus · Build stronger, more reliable skills under pressure · Use grounded practice to boost clarity, consistency, and confidence If you're ready to hit the...
info_outlineIn this episode, we explore why overthinking and fear take over in performance, even when you’re fully prepared. You’ll learn what’s really happening in your brain under pressure, why trying to fight fear often makes it worse, and what you can do to build trust in yourself again.
If you’ve ever felt like your own mind is your biggest obstacle on stage, this episode is for you.
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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.