The Confident Musicianing Podcast Eleanor

Do you know how to work with a collaborative pianist/accompanist? Are you sure you know all of things to remember? Check your knowledge with this conversation! Today we are chatting with Dr. Nathália Kato Giordano, collaborative pianist and adjunct professor of voice at Duquesne University. We dive into: Studying music in both Brazil and AmericaHow you can be prepared studying abroadWhat do remember when working with a collaborative pianist/accompanistWhat collaborative pianist...

Feeling stuck during your practice sessions? You're not alone. Today we are diving into what to do with frustration in practice. Because, let's be honest, we don't have time to carry it around!This episode is available as a blog post. Click here to read!How can musicians rest? Click here for episode 23 to learn how! Want some musical motivation? Sign up for the Spring Roundup and get inspiration in your inbox! Click here to sign up.

We've all been there. OVERTHINKING that audition. It's totally normal! But how do we stay calm and not overthink? By staying in the moment. Easier said than done, I know. So today we are diving into simple ways for you to stay in the moment and keep calm before that audition or performance. This episode is available as a blog post! Read all about it here. Want some musical motivation? Sign up for the Spring Roundup and get inspiration in your inbox! Click here to sign up.

Today we are speaking with Indiana University of PA professor, Dr. Jason Worzbyt! In this conversation, we are diving into how you can find your unique sound and perform well in concerts and auditions. In this episode, we dive into: Performing bassoon premieres - being in the right place at the right time 🏆 What younger musicians can do to prepare for auditions -- from a PMEA adjudicator 🎶 Staying mindful in performance 🧠 Networking in music 💪&...

We all know the feeling of feeling stuck in our practicing. It can feel so draining! Like, where is the motivation!? Look no further. Today we are diving into five quick ways to boost your motivation and get back on track in your practice!Click here for the episode show notes.Need that musical motivation? (cause we all do), get the Spring Roundup! Click here to get yours. This episode is available as a blog post. Click here to read!Click here for episode 23: Human First, Musician Second: How ...

Last summer, I was working myself way too hard. I had so many things on my plate, not only practicing, but also reed making, creating this podcast and so much more. The result? I got migraines every weekend. That was my body telling me to stop, and for a while I didn't listen to it. Flash forward, and I have found some crucial skills to make sure that I take care of my mental self as a musician, as well as be able to work at my, at the projects that I'm doing and be passionate about them and ...