The Confident Musicianing Podcast
Want to get better at your music auditions? You CAN transform the way you audition and The Confident Musicianing Podcast guides you through it.
I’m Eleanor, and together we dive into concrete strategies for the before, during, and after of your audition process so that you can be better prepared and crush that performance! If you’re a music student ready to revolutionize your auditioning, let’s jump in. Tune in every Tuesday for another insight-filled episode; see you there!
Episodes
116 episodes
How I Had My Busiest Month And Didn't Burn Out As A Musician
This is the skill that is going to get you farther and not burning out. Bet on yourself as a musician and get inside The Confidence Programme. Click her...
This Is Where Most Musicians Quit, But Where You Double Down
Most musicians silently quit at this stage, here is how you double down and work through. Bet on yourself as a musician and get inside The Confidence Programme.
The One Thing Holding You Back From Confidence As A Musician
This is not talked about enough. The musicians who become the most confident and achieve their dream lives don't take every setback personally. Bet on yourself as a musician and get inside The Confidence Programme.
Here's How You're Gonna Acutally Get Confident As A Musician
Here is how you are going to get confident as a musician. Bet on yourself as a musician and get inside The Confidence Programme. Click here to see what'...
2 Strategies For The Week Before The Performance
Performance soon? Here's how I prepare to perform.Use code ELEANOR15 for 15% off your Notabl_ practice journal, and level up your focus in your sessions! Click here for your journal. ...
Why You Feel Stuck In Your Performance Anxiety
This episode is a deep one. I go into the real truth to why you still feel stuck. Let's get into it. Click here to be the first to know about the course to get yo...
Practice Without Stress | Understand Pressure, Shift Your Mindset, and Create Effective Sessions
When we have deadlines, practicing can feel quite stressful. Here are some ways to create more calm, efficient sessions. Use code ELEANOR15 for 15% off your Notabl_ practice journal, and level up your focus in your sessio...
Making the Most of Every Opportunity As a Musician | Shift Your Mindset, Build Connections, Understand Your Why
In every opportunity, how much we put into it correlates with how much we get out of it. Here is how you can get the most out of your opportunities as a musician.Use code ELEANOR15 for 15% off your Notabl_ practice journal, and level up ...
3 More Exam Prep Strategies That Aren't Just Practicing | Practice Breaks, Lesson Notes, Personalising your Performance
Here are 3 more things that are a must in my exam prep so that I can play my best. Listen to this for strategies on practice breaks, lesson notes, and personalising your performance.
3 Exam Prep Strategies That Aren't Just Practicing | Mock Exams, Visualisation, Training the Nerves
Here are 3 things that are a must in my exam prep so that I can play my best. Listen to this for strategies on mock exams, visualisation, and training your nerves.Use code ELEANOR15 for 15% off your Notabl_ practice journal, and level up...
How to avoid surprises in your audition/exam
Practice is all well and good, but how are you going to be in the actual exam/audition situation? Here is how you can make sure that you are ready to perform your best.Use code ELEANOR15 for 15% off your Notabl_ practice journal, and lev...
Practice Planning THAT ACTUALLY WORKS
Ever stuck in the practice room not sure what you are doing? Here's how to avoid that. Planning your practice is a skill, and that's exactly what were talking about.Use code ELEANOR15 for 15% off your Notabl_ practice journal, and level ...
Let's Talk About Rejection As Musicians
Rejection can hurt; here's how I work through it.Use code ELEANOR15 for 15% off your Notabl_ practice journal, and level up your focus in your sessions! Click here for your journal. I onl...
How Musicians Can Use Hobbies To Refuel Creativity
Hobbies are so important, even to musicians. Today we dive into how you can implement them in your life.Use code ELEANOR15 for 15% off your Notabl_ practice journal, and level up your focus in your sessions!
Managing Chronic Ilness As A Musician
After wearing a brace on my Instagram, you guys asked what it is, and so today we are diving into my experience with Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome as an oboist.
My Gift To You For The 100th Episode
We made it to 100 episodes! I am so incredibly grateful to you for being here, and as a way to say thank you, I have made you 3 playlists specifically about certain aspects of 'musicianing.' Here they are:All About Music Practice: <...
How to Dress Effectively to Perform and WHY IT MATTERS
When the audition criteria says "wear something comfortable," you might wonder what that means. Today we are breaking down not only why what you wear matters, but also how to use clothes to perform your best. This episode has an acc...
How I Make The Most of My Lessons Through Note-taking
Ever since I started taking notes after my lessons, I have gotten more out of my lessons and it has helped my growth as an oboist. Here is how I do it.This episode has an accompanying
Why Skipping Practice Can Be The Smartest Choice
When I was unwell, I didn't practice. Here is how I showed myself compassion during this time of being unwell. Use code ELEANOR15 for 15% off your Notabl_ practice journal, and level up your focus in your sessions!
How to Rekindle Childlike Joy In Your Playing
I recently went to Edinburgh to do an event where I shared the oboe with younger students. Here's what I learned from it and what it taught me about creating joy in playing.This episode has an accompanying
Mental Practice: How to Practice Without Your Instrument
Mental practice has been so helpful for me in honing my mind in the practice room. Here's how I do it.This episode has an accompanying
Stage Confidence For Musicians
Ever struggle with your stage confidence? Me too! We've all been there. Here are some stage confidence tips that I use. Here's a recent episode about how I learned the r...
Here's How I Learn Repertoire Fast and Confidently
I recently had to prepare a piece for a performance class in a really short amount of time. So I decided to do an experiment. I tested some practice methods for learning a piece quickly to see if they would work in time for me to perform. The r...