141 Practice Room Superpower: Mind Over Finger

How complete alignment over unnecessary, mindless effort will transform your results in the practice room. Reflection: What happens and what am I thinking when I engage in mindless practicing? What does being fully present in the practice room look and feel like for me? What keeps me engaged while I practice?    >> DOWNLOAD THE TRANSCRIPT FROM THIS EPISODE HERE << Do you have specific questions for me or my guests you would like answered on the podcast? Share them with me HERE!   Information on the myelination process: 2-Minute Neuroscience: Myelin Daniel Coyle – The Talent Code: Unlocking the Secret of Skill in Sports, Art, Music, Math Anders Ericsson and Robert Pool – Peak: Secrets from the New Science of Expertise Annie Bosler and Don Greene – How to practice effectively...for just about anything   Mind Over Finger Visit MindOverFinger.com for resources on mindful practice and information on how to work with me. Sign up for my newsletter to receive your free guide to a highly productive mindful practice using a metronome and to get the transcripts of the Mind Over Finger Podcast episodes delivered to your inbox. 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/   Thank You Most sincere thank you to composer Jim Stephenson who graciously provided the show’s musical theme:  Concerto #1 for Trumpet and Chamber Orchestra – Movement 2: Allegro con Brio, performed by Jeffrey Work, trumpet, and the Lake Forest Symphony, conducted by Jim Stephenson. A HUGE thank you to my fantastic producer, Bella Kelly, who makes this podcast as pleasant to listen to as possible for you!

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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! The Mind Over Finger Podcast is a resource for knowledge, insight, tips, tricks, and inspiration for musicians interested in learning more about practicing mindfully, performing optimally, and getting more intentional in creating a fulfilling musical career. We provide you with the tools to mindfully shift your musical practice from unconscious to deliberate, from paint-by-numbers to art by flow, from going through the motions to delightful play!