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
73 episodes
Lessons From Failing My Midterm Exam At Music School
I didn't expect to fail my midterm technical exam at my conservatoire, but the lessons I am learning from it have been so powerful. Here are a few. This episode is available as a
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Avoiding burnout during your breaks --- don't do what I did
Today we are comparing two different breaks that I took recently. One was overwhelming and didn't let me rest at all, and the other was more balanced. This episode is available as a
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How to find the spark in your repertoire... again
When we practice the same thing over and over, it can get boring. Here are 3 ways to revive that boring repertoire.This episode is available as a
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3 More Traits of A Good Music Student
What makes a good music student? There are so many thoughts around this -- and even the question about what is "good," but here are 3 things that I have found make me a better music student in my day to day life studying at a conservatoir...
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Thinking of taking a year before uni? I did, and here is what I learned
Deferring a year before uni was a scary decision for me, but I am so glad that I did it. Today we are diving into 3 important things that I learned from my deferred year. This episode is available as
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3 Traits of A Good Music Student
What makes a good music student? There are so many thoughts around this -- and even the question about what is "good," but here are 3 things that I have found make me a better music student in my day to day life studying at a conservatoire....
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Dealing with Frustration In The Practice Room
Frustration is a normal part of being a musician, but how do we work through it in our every day practice? Today we talk all about that. This episode is available as a
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Listen to this if you feel like you aren't improving in music
When we feel like we aren't improving it can be so discouraging. Let's chat about some ways to work through that discouragement.This episode is available as
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4 Practice Habits That Make A Huge Difference In My Sessions
No matter what I'm working on, I know that if I do these 4 habits, the session will be more beneficial and enjoyable.This episode is available as a
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Studying at Music School: How I Learn Intentionally
Sometimes I struggle to retain information from lectures and classes, so here are 3 things I do to learn intentionally even when the material is confusing.This episode is available as a
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2 Years After: Transforming A Disaster Into A Music Conservatory Acceptance
2 years ago, I auditioned for the Peabody Institute of Music. I started that day off confidently, but right before the audition, when I heard the person playing before, I lost all of that confidence. Through two distinct steps, I regained that ...
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3 Takeaways from my Conservatoire Exam Prep
It's technical exam time. I have been preparing for it for months. Today let's talk about my top 3 takeaways from the prep.This episode is available as a
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Don't do these 4 things before your audition
We talk a lot about what to do before an audition, but what about what not to do? Let's get into it.This episode is available as a
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Listen if you need practice motivation
We've all been there, and sometimes this time of year can feel like a drag. So here are some resources to get your practice flowing!Need that encouragement? Join the Standing Ov...
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I was told to not play oboe for a week -- here's what I learned
Just the idea of this was shocking to me. But I did it, and learned some really valuable things from it. Thinking about resting? Let's chat.Join The Confident Musicianing Membership Community here: patreon.com/EleanoroboeThis ep...
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Creating a new year that works for you
In this episode, we chat about how we can shape our new years. I bring you three things that are helpful to remember when planning for this new year!This episode is available as a
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Reflecting Over the Year: Uncertainty, Enjoying the Small Things, and Moving to the UK!
In this episode we reflect on what this past year taught us. I share with you the biggest lessons that I learned this past year as I moved countries, started music school, and juggled a whole bunch of new challenges and adventures.This ...
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How we can rest as musicians
Since I have been given the assignment of resting for a week, we are talking about resting as musicians, and how we all can do it. This episode is available as a
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How to get more out of your lessons with note-taking
I got so much more value out of my private music lessons with note-taking. Here are some ways to get started with it!This episode is available as
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Transforming Performance Nerves into Inner Joy
Performing is supposed to be fun -- that's why we do it. I've had so many stressful performances and joyous ones. They are usually the same ones. Today we discover how we can perform with joy, even if we are feeling nervous. This episod...
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Get the Most Out of Your Music School Visit
When I auditioned for 12 music schools in 3 different countries, there were some important things that I learned when visiting the schools. If you are visiting schools, you might want to know about them. Let's sit down for a cozy chat!<...
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Listen to this after your audition
Congratulations! You did it. You decided to show up for you and audition. Let me tell you, that alone is amazing. No matter how you are feeling right now, I invite you to pat yourself on the back. You showed up. Now that...
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How to genuinely be interested in your classes
Of course there are classes that we love, but some can seem a bit 'meh.' Today we are talking about how you can put that spark into your classes and create genuine interest and curiosity.This episode is available as a
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