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The Mind Over Finger Podcast

May 27, 2025

In this episode, we explore one of the biggest mindset blocks musicians face: the belief that you're not ready. I break down why waiting for readiness keeps you stuck and how taking action before you feel 100% prepared is often the key to growth.

You'll learn:

·         Why “I’m not ready” is usually fear in...


May 22, 2025

In 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...


May 19, 2025

In this episode, I explore one of the most important (and most avoided) questions musicians face: Is investing in yourself really worth it?

You'll hear:

  • How to tell the difference between an expense and an investment
  • The hidden cost of staying stuck
  • Why self-investment often leads to faster, deeper growth
  • Real stories...


May 16, 2025

In this episode, violinist Nikki Chooi shares how he rebuilt trust in his playing after formal training, refined his approach to practicing, and found balance between precision and expression in performance.

We talk about:

  • How to blend slow and fast practice effectively
  • The role of “adversity training” in...


May 9, 2025

You’ve practiced the techniques. You’ve done the mindset work. But when it’s time to perform, everything seems to disappear.

In this episode, I explore why musicians often struggle to access what they know under pressure and what to do about it. You'll learn:

  • Why your tools vanish in performance, even when you...