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The Mind Over Finger Podcast

Oct 4, 2024

In this inspiring episode, trombonist Sasha Romero, principal trombone of the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, shares her incredible musical journey from Texas to the Met.

Sasha talks about her early musical memories, the challenges she faced along the way, and the importance of mindful practice. She opens up about...


Sep 20, 2024

In this episode, we dive into a key feeling that can help you break free from autopilot mode and approach your goals with intention. I discuss:

  • Why many of us fall into routine and how to shift away from it
  • How this feeling drives purposeful action and long-term success
  • Real-life examples from Olympians,...


Sep 6, 2024

In this episode, I’m joined by the brilliant Molly Gebrian, who has just released her new book, Learn Faster, Perform Better: A Musician’s Guide to the Neuroscience of Practicing.

We discuss:

  • The science of learning and memory in music practice and performance
  • The role of errors in learning
  • Internal vs. external...


Jun 28, 2024

A particularly important episode of the Mind Over Finger Podcast with guest Lara St. John where we discuss the context and impact of sexual abuse, the lack of representation, and how women often don't get the support they need. 

Lara shares her own experiences and she stresses the need for institutions to step up and...


May 17, 2024

Want to escape Stuckville? Unsure how to move forward?  Having trouble making decisions? This episode is for you!

In this episode, I tackle the reasons why we often feel stuck and share strategies to get unstuck. We explore five core elements that keep us anchored in place:

  1. Lack of clear vision and goals
  2. Spiraling in...