The Mind Over Finger Podcast

Jan 31, 2020

In this episode, international soloist Stefan Jackiw talks to us about his journey overcoming a serious injury.  He tells us how he got injured, the steps he took to heal, the mental impact it had on him, and how he stays injury free.

He also elaborates on:

• What his musicology studies brought to his playing
• What...

Jan 24, 2020

Robert deMaine, principal cellist with the LA philharmonic, talks to us about his view on the various facets of practicing. He elaborates on:

• The importance of courage, presence, and joy in practice
• How to improve your playing at any time, in any circumstances
• Practicing for auditions
• Incorporating two aspects of...

Jan 17, 2020

I’m beyond excited to begin 2020 with a brilliant pedagogical mind and someone that I respect tremendously, cellist and pedagogue Hans Jørgen Jensen! 

Professor Jensen shares incredible insight on how to approach practicing and performing!  Among several topics, he talks to us about:

• His journey from growing up in...