Jul 17, 2026
Ben Ullery, Principal Viola of the Los Angeles Philharmonic, joins me for a thoughtful conversation about curiosity, lifelong learning, and what it takes to keep growing as a musician while performing at the highest level.
In this episode, we explore:
Jun 19, 2026
What if the goal isn't to work harder, but to find the right pace?
In this episode, I talk with science writer Elizabeth Svoboda, author of The Art of Pacing, about flow, energy management, recovery, and the habits that help high performers sustain excellence without burning out.
You'll hear about:
• Why pacing...
May 22, 2026
What happens when the audition is closer than you expected and the preparation feels impossible?
In this episode, I’m talking about how to handle high pressure performance situations when time is short, nerves are high, and your brain keeps telling you it’s not enough. We dive into mindset, performance psychology,...
May 15, 2026
What does it actually take to win a major orchestra audition?
In this deeply personal episode, I take you behind the scenes of my winning audition for the Lyric Opera Orchestra at 47 years old. I’m sharing the real preparation process, the mental work, the conditioning, and the mindset shifts that carried me through...
May 9, 2026
What if confidence is not the absence of doubt?
In this deeply honest conversation, violinist Robert Sanders shares what changed internally as he navigated auditions, pressure, comparison, and eventually won a full time position with the Bruckner Orchestra Linz. This episode is not about becoming fearless. It’s about...