The Mind Over Finger Podcast

By Dr. Renée-Paule Gauthier

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Discussions on mindful music-making, efficient practice, and building a purposeful career with the performers, pedagogues, and innovators who are shaping the classical music world today! The Mind Over Finger Podcast is a resource for knowledge, insight, tips, tricks, and inspiration for musicians interested in learning more about practicing mindfully, performing optimally, and getting more intentional in creating a fulfilling musical career. We provide you with the tools to mindfully shift your musical practice from unconscious to deliberate, from paint-by-numbers to art by flow, from going through the motions to delightful play!

Episode Date
244 One Sentence to Change Your Year: How to turn resistance into real momentum
Jan 02, 2026
243 You're Closer Than You Think: The Mindset Shift That Will Move the Needle
Dec 29, 2025
242 The Long Game Every Musician Needs to Play: Tim Higgins on Winning the Job, Finding Your Sound, and Staying Inspired
Dec 19, 2025
241 Beyond the Practice Room: What Four Top Experts Want You to Know About Performance
Nov 17, 2025
240 You're Not Unmotivated, You're Believing the Wrong Thing: How to Reclaim Your Focus, Confidence, and Momentum
Nov 05, 2025
239 Play With Purpose: Randall Goosby on Expression, Identity, and Musical Impact
Oct 17, 2025
238 Calm Under Pressure – The 3-Pillar Strategy to Beat Performance Anxiety and Play Your Best
Aug 14, 2025
237 Shift Your Results - The Simple Tool That Transforms Your Practice and Performance
Aug 07, 2025
236 Master Your Mind – The Framework Musicians Need to Break Through
Aug 06, 2025
235 Sustainable Progress – 5 Practice Shifts That Prevent Burnout and Boost Results
Jul 31, 2025
234 Clear the Block – 5 Mistakes That Derail Even Smart Musicians
Jul 28, 2025
233 From Bully to Ally - Transform Your Inner Critic Into Your Strongest Tool in Practice and Performance
Jul 25, 2025
232 Grounded Practice – The Practice Strategy That Accelerates Real Growth Reset & Rise Series #4
Jul 23, 2025
231 Practicing Isn't Working? – What You're Missing and How to Fix It
Jul 16, 2025
230 Stuck in Practice? How Joy Unlocks Focus, Progress, and Consistency - Reset & Rise Series #2
Jul 08, 2025
229 Joy-Driven Practice – Reignite Your Practice with Curiosity, Calm, and Creativity - Your Reset & Rise Series #1
Jul 01, 2025
228 Not Ready Yet? What Musicians Miss When They Wait to Leap
May 27, 2025
227 Hijacked by Fear – What to Do When Your Mind Turns Against You On Stage
May 22, 2025
226 Stuck or Soaring? What Musicians Gain When They Bet on Themselves
May 19, 2025
225 Beyond the Notes – Nikki Chooi on Musicality, Adaptability, and Artistic Growth
May 16, 2025
224 Stage Freeze – Why Everything You Know Disappears Under Pressure
May 09, 2025
223 Unlock Your Edge – Discover the Reflection Practice That Transforms How You Perform
May 08, 2025
222 When Practice Isn't Fun Anymore - What to Do When Music Stops Feeling Inspiring
Apr 18, 2025
221 Nina DeCesare: Beyond the Notes - Practicing with Purpose and Building a More Inclusive Future
Apr 04, 2025
220 Practice Isn't Enough – The Real Reason Your Performances Feel Inconsistent
Mar 27, 2025
219 Jarrett McCourt: You Career, Your Rules – Creating a Life in Music That Works for You
Mar 21, 2025
218 The Truth About Confidence - What Every Musician Needs to Know
Mar 14, 2025
217 Nancy Zhou: Artistry Unlocked - Storytelling Through Sound
Mar 07, 2025
216 What's Holding You Back in the Practice Room – And How to Fix It
Feb 27, 2025
215 Beyond Potential: Re-Assess, Re-Define, & Re-Ignite your Career with Career & Mindset Coach Kate Kayaian
Feb 21, 2025
214 10x Your Practice Results—Without Practicing More
Feb 14, 2025
213 The Key to Confidence on Stage (It's Not What You Think!)
Feb 07, 2025
212 Goals Fading? 3 Secrets to Stay on Track and Win Big
Jan 24, 2025
211 From Struggle to Success in 2 Minutes: The Power Reset Ritual
Dec 20, 2024
210 Overwhelm Solved: Your New Productivity Superpower
Dec 13, 2024
209 Performance Superpower: Gratitude
Nov 28, 2024
208 Get Unstuck: Make Decisions with Confidence
Nov 15, 2024
207 Zlatomir Fung: Flow, Fundamentals, and Fearless Performance
Nov 01, 2024
206 Life Changing Thoughts: Four Powerful Sentences That Changed My Life
Oct 18, 2024
205 Sasha Romero: From Texas to the Met – Chat on Mastery, Mindfulness, and Advocacy
Oct 04, 2024
204 The One Feeling to Shape Your Success
Sep 20, 2024
203 Molly Gebrian: Learn Faster, Perform Better
Sep 06, 2024
202 Lara St. John: Creating Change: Ensuring Safety & Equity in Classical Music
Jun 28, 2024
201 Why You're Stuck & How to Break Free
May 17, 2024
200 Mastery, Mindfulness & Music
May 10, 2024
199 Rob Knopper: Audition Hacker
May 05, 2024
198 How to Create Anything You Want – Part 2
Apr 26, 2024
197 How to Create Anything You Want
Apr 19, 2024
196 Jalayne Mitchell: Classical Wellness
Apr 12, 2024
195 Katherine Emeneth: Build & Grow Your Music Career
Mar 29, 2024
194 Gloria Lum: Audition Confidential
Mar 22, 2024
193 Conditioning for YOUR Ideal Performance
Mar 15, 2024
192 Lynn Kuo: Positivity, Resilience, & Musical Mastery
Mar 08, 2024
191 David Radzynski: Insights from the Concertmaster's Chair
Mar 01, 2024
190 Practicing for YOUR Ideal Performance
Feb 23, 2024
189 Austin Pancner: The Functional Musician
Feb 16, 2024
188 Drew Forde: The Extra-Classical Musician
Feb 09, 2024
187 Planning for YOUR Ideal Performance
Feb 02, 2024
186 Gear Up 2024 with Dr. Renée-Paule Gauthier
Dec 22, 2023
185 Paul Lueders: Backstage Pass
Dec 15, 2023
184 Dr. Hannah Murray: Move Better to Play Better
Dec 08, 2023
183 Three Mistakes You Make & How to Solve Them
Nov 24, 2023
182 Njioma Grievous: Backstage Pass
Nov 17, 2023
181 Sam Reti: The Future of Music Education
Nov 10, 2023
180 Overcome Overwhelm
Oct 27, 2023
179 David Cooper: Passion, Purpose, and Dedication in Music as a Performer – Backstage Pass Series
Oct 20, 2023
178 The Cost of Scarcity
Oct 13, 2023
177 Kristin Leitterman: Answers from Within
Sep 29, 2023
176 Shedding Limiting Beliefs
Sep 22, 2023
175 Esteban Batallán on Auditioning, Performing, and Passion – Backstage Pass Series
Sep 15, 2023
174 Mind Over Finger with Drs. Renée-Paule Gauthier & Heidi Kay Begay
Sep 08, 2023
173 Stewart Goodyear: Sound World
May 26, 2023
172 Inner Mastery
May 19, 2023
171 Mastery Pitfalls
May 12, 2023
170 Energy: Charged Up for Success
May 05, 2023
169 Susanna Klein – Empowered Music Making
Apr 28, 2023
168 Why Resolutions Fail
Apr 21, 2023
167 The 5 Keys to Mastery
Apr 14, 2023
166 The Path to Mastery
Apr 07, 2023
165 Heidi Kay Begay: Amplify Your Voice
Mar 31, 2023
164 Practice Room Superpower: Joy
Mar 24, 2023
163 Mock Performances, For Real
Mar 17, 2023
162 Your No-Excuse Recording Technique
Mar 10, 2023
161 How to Master a Scary Passage for Performance
Mar 03, 2023
160 Robyn Bollinger: Artistry & Leadership
Feb 24, 2023
159 How to Get the Most Out of Your Lesson
Feb 17, 2023
158 Teaching
Feb 10, 2023
157 Motivation: How to Get It & How to Keep It
Feb 03, 2023
156 Thomas Mesa: Process, Patience, & Creativity
Dec 23, 2022
155 Why You're Nervous & What You Can Do About It
Dec 16, 2022
154 How to Get Different Results
Dec 09, 2022
153 Why You Feel the Way You Feel & Do the Things You Do
Dec 02, 2022
152 Jennifer Johnson: Body Mapping
Nov 25, 2022
151 The Joy of Movement
Nov 18, 2022
150 Practice Room Self-Care 101
Nov 11, 2022
149 The Delightful Ten: How to Start Practicing When You Don't Feel Like It!
Nov 04, 2022
148 Timothy Chooi: Intentionality & Dedication
Oct 28, 2022
147 The Magic of Micro Rests
Oct 21, 2022
146 Ten "Mistakes" Smart Musicians Make and How to Avoid Them – Part 2
Oct 13, 2022
145 Ten "Mistakes" Smart Musicians Make and How to Avoid Them – Part 1
Oct 07, 2022
144 Wu Han: Creating with Vision, Passion, & Commitment
Sep 30, 2022
143 Practice Room Superpower: Self-Compassion
Sep 23, 2022
142 Practice Room Superpower: Patience
Sep 16, 2022
141 Practice Room Superpower: Mind Over Finger
Sep 09, 2022
140 The Formula to Build Your Practice Session - Gear Up for Fall 22 Part 5
Aug 31, 2022
139 How to Warm Up - Gear Up for Fall 22 Part 4
Aug 31, 2022
138 How to Prepare for Practice - Gear Up for Fall 22 Part 3
Aug 31, 2022
137 How to Plan for Efficient Practice - Gear Up for Fall 22 Part 2
Aug 31, 2022
136 How to Set Goals - Gear Up for Fall 22 Part 1
Aug 31, 2022
135 Aubrey Bergauer: Changing the Narrative for the Performing Arts
Jul 22, 2022
134 Kate Kayaian: Re-Writing the Script
Jun 17, 2022
133 Dr. Renée-Paule Gauthier & Christine Smith: Mindfulness for Musicians from the Musicians VS the World Podcast
May 27, 2022
132 Dr. Renée-Paule Gauthier & Jennet Ingle: Mindful Practice & Building a Portfolio Career from The Crushing Classical Podcast
May 20, 2022
131 Dr. Renée-Paule Gauthier & Davina Shum: Dealing with Performance Anxiety - from The Strad Podcast
May 13, 2022
130 Plan for the Hard Feelings – Try it at Home with Dr. Gauthier
May 06, 2022
129 Megan Ihnen: Breathing Life Into Music
Apr 29, 2022
128 More Joyful Practice - Try It At Home with Dr. Gauthier
Apr 22, 2022
127 Jennet Ingle: The Happiest Musician
Apr 08, 2022
126 Teaching Mastery – Try it at Home with Dr. Gauthier
Apr 01, 2022
125 Paul Ellison: The Essence of Pedagogy
Mar 25, 2022
124 The Three-Note Exercise – Try it at Home with Dr. Gauthier
Mar 18, 2022
123 Joseph Alessi: Clarity & Vision
Mar 11, 2022
122 The Power of Gratitude – Try it at Home with Dr. Gauthier
Mar 04, 2022
121 Mary Elizabeth Bowden: A Driving Force
Feb 25, 2022
120 Plan Your Practice – Try it at Home with Dr. Gauthier
Feb 18, 2022
119 Rachel Barton Pine: Connection & Expressive Power
Feb 11, 2022
118 Remember Your Why – Try it at Home with Dr. Gauthier
Feb 04, 2022
117 Jesus Sáenz & Kelley McGarry: Musicians for the World
Jan 28, 2022
116 Stand in the Gap – Try it at Home with Dr. Gauthier
Jan 21, 2022
115 Vijay Gupta: Vital Musical Connections
Jan 14, 2022
114 Jennifer Montone: Finding Your Voice
Dec 17, 2021
113 Elizabeth Rowe: Shaping the Future
Dec 10, 2021
112 Tom Hooten: Shifting Perspectives
Nov 26, 2021
111 Ralph Skiano: Preparing Your Next Audition
Nov 05, 2021
110 Kim Kashkashian: Expressive Artistry
Oct 22, 2021
109 Brian Lewis: Empowering Pedagogy
Oct 08, 2021
108 Laurie Niles: Trailblazing with Joy
Sep 24, 2021
107 Mimi Zweig: Teaching from the Heart
Sep 10, 2021
106 Brandon Acker: Q&A Session
Aug 06, 2021
105 Dr. Renée-Paule Gauthier & Dr. Kimberly Hankins : The Aligned Musician
Jul 30, 2021
104 Esther Abrami: Q&A Session
Jul 08, 2021
103 Christopher Still: Tribe Q&A Session
Jun 16, 2021
102 Callum Smart: Tribe Q&A Session
May 18, 2021
101 Konstantin Soukhovetski: Tribe Q&A Session
May 13, 2021
100 Q&A with Dr. Mom: Dr. Renée-Paule Gauthier & friends
Apr 30, 2021
099 Marc Gelfo: The Masterful Practice Challenge
Apr 27, 2021
098 Leila Josefowicz: Infinite Possibilities
Apr 23, 2021
097 The Practice Session with Dr. Renée-Paule Gauthier
Apr 16, 2021
096 Uri Vardi: The Feldenkrais Method: Awareness Through Movement
Apr 09, 2021
095 Eli Epstein: Music Making from the Inside Out
Mar 26, 2021
094 Warming Up with Dr. Renée-Paule Gauthier
Mar 19, 2021
093 Amy Baltzell: The Power of Mindfulness
Mar 12, 2021
092 John Bruce Yeh: Storyteller of Sound
Feb 26, 2021
091 Priming Power with Dr. Renée-Paule Gauthier
Feb 19, 2021
090 Dr. Frank Diaz: Mindful Musician
Feb 12, 2021
089 Leon Bosch: Musical Ambassador
Jan 29, 2021
088 Efficient Practice Planning with Dr. Renée-Paule Gauthier
Jan 22, 2021
088 Efficient Practice Planning with Dr. Renée-Paule Gauthier
Jan 22, 2021
087 Dr. Kimberly Hankins: Breathe Your Way to Better Musicianship
Jan 15, 2021
086 Gear Up 2021! with Dr. Renée-Paule Gauthier
Dec 25, 2020
085 Kenny Werner: Effortless Mastery
Dec 18, 2020
084 The Musician's Toolbox with Dr. Renée-Paule Gauthier
Dec 11, 2020
083 Jenny Clift: Emotional Freedom Technique
Dec 04, 2020
082 Leila Josefowicz: The Art of Authentic Music Making
Nov 20, 2020
081 Effective Practice – Tips, Habits, & Mindsets: Dr. Renée-Paule Gauthier & Eric Mrugala
Nov 13, 2020
080 Lori Schiff: The Alexander Technique - At Home with Yourself
Nov 06, 2020
079 Ira Gold: Practicing Wisdom
Oct 30, 2020
078 Finding Your Perfect Teacher: Dr. Renée-Paule Gauthier
Oct 16, 2020
077 David Cartolano: The Conditioned Musician
Oct 09, 2020
076 Alisa Weilerstein: Artistry & Interpretative Depth
Sep 25, 2020
075 Practicing from the Beginning: Dr. Renée-Paule Gauthier & David Cartolano
Sep 18, 2020
074 Melissa White and Elena Urioste: Powerful Presence
Sep 11, 2020
073 Performance Reboot with Dr. Renée-Paule Gauthier
Aug 31, 2020
072 Joyful Practice with Dr. Renée-Paule Gauthier
May 13, 2020
071 Motivation with Dr. Renée-Paule Gauthier
May 06, 2020
070 Jennifer Higdon: A Creative Force
Apr 24, 2020
069 Simon Fischer: Practicing & Performing Wisdom
Apr 17, 2020
068 Lauren Pierce: Bassically Fabulous
Apr 10, 2020
067 Lara St. John: Creativity & Ease in Practice
Apr 03, 2020
066 Sondra Radvanovsky: Authenticity & Expression
Mar 27, 2020
065 Kimberlee Dray: Adaptability & Mission in Music Making
Mar 20, 2020
064 Karen Bulmer: Music, Mind, & Movement
Mar 13, 2020
063 Robert Hanford: Exploration in Practice
Mar 06, 2020
062 Howard Herring: The 21st Century Musician
Feb 28, 2020
061 Violaine Melançon: Becoming a Well-Rounded Artist
Feb 21, 2020
060 Marc-André Hamelin: Musical Offering
Feb 14, 2020
059 James Gaffigan: Creating Magic
Feb 07, 2020
058 Stefan Jackiw: Overcoming Injury
Jan 31, 2020
057 Robert deMaine: On Practicing
Jan 24, 2020
056 Hans Jørgen Jensen: Musical Mind
Jan 17, 2020
055 Elizabeth Faidley: Vibrant, Meaningful, & Effective Pedagogy
Dec 13, 2019
054 Jerome Lowenthal: Developing Your Authentic Artistic Voice
Dec 06, 2019
053 Ursula Oppens: Wisdom from a Trailblazer
Nov 29, 2019
052 Demarre McGill: The Master Keys - Discipline, Spirit, Energy, Beauty & Patience
Nov 22, 2019
051 Nicholas Pallesen: Transformative Approach to Performance Anxiety
Nov 15, 2019
050 Barry Green: The Inner Game of Music
Nov 08, 2019
049 Marc Damoulakis: Thoughtful Learning Through Strong Fundamentals & Sound Conception
Nov 01, 2019
048 Julian Rachlin: The Path to Mastery
Oct 25, 2019
047 James VanDemark: Technical Discipline & Interpretive Magic
Oct 18, 2019
046 Billy Hunter: The Power of Intention
Oct 11, 2019
045 Milan Milisavljevic: Life Changing & Career Defining Mindsets
Oct 04, 2019
044 Sarah Whitney: Thriving Through Injury
Sep 27, 2019
043 Frank Rosenwein: Vision & Consistency
Sep 20, 2019
042 Arnaud Sussman: Fluency & Music Making
Sep 13, 2019
041 Marin Alsop: Forging Your Own Path
Sep 06, 2019
040 The Fischoff Experience: In Conclusion
May 24, 2019
039 The Fischoff Experience: Winning Fischoff
May 23, 2019
038 The Fischoff Experience: The Judges
May 22, 2019
037 The Fischoff Experience: The Team
May 21, 2019
036 The Fischoff Experience: The Performers
May 20, 2019
035 The Fischoff Effect: Lydia Rhea – former Kairos String Quartet
May 03, 2019
034 The Fischoff Effect: Christopher Whitley – Thalea String Quartet
May 02, 2019
033 The Fischoff Effect: Matt Landry – Akropolis Reed Quintet
May 01, 2019
032 The Fischoff Effect: Dorival Puccini – Axiom Brass
Apr 30, 2019
031 The Fischoff Effect: Blaise Magnière – Avalon String Quartet
Apr 29, 2019
030 Kerson Leong: Musical Eloquence Through Heightened Awareness & Directed Thought
Apr 26, 2019
029 Jamie Parker: Listening Right Here, Right Now
Apr 19, 2019
028 Joshua Roman: Working Purposefully & Building a Meaningful Career
Apr 12, 2019
027 Gerardo Ribeiro: The Art of Listening
Apr 05, 2019
026 Michael Klotz: Wisdom & Legacy
Mar 29, 2019
025 Jean-François Rivest: The Incredible Artistic Powers of Passion & Imagination
Mar 22, 2019
024 Cameron Leach: Communicating Through Intentional & Empathetic Performing
Mar 15, 2019
023 Tessa Lark: Getting Into a Joyful Headspace for Enhanced Practice & Performance
Mar 08, 2019
022 David Eby: How Meditation & Consciousness Can Lead to Greater Performance
Mar 01, 2019
021 Dr. Immanuel Abraham: How Determination & Dedicated Work Lead to Success
Feb 22, 2019
020 David Jalbert: Learning, Memorizing, & Finding Your Authentic Artistic Voice
Feb 15, 2019
019 Amy Beth Horman: Success Mindsets & Practicing Habits
Feb 08, 2019
018 Anthony McGill: Focus & Efficiency in Practice & Performance
Feb 01, 2019
017 Nick Platoff: Winning the Audition - Before, During, & After
Jan 25, 2019
016 Chloé Trevor: Practicing Efficiently & Enjoying Performing
Jan 18, 2019
015 Don Greene: Winning on Stage with Peak Performance Tools
Dec 14, 2018
014 Kaveh Rastegar: Hands-on Creative Practice & Music-Making
Dec 07, 2018
013 Jim Stephenson: How He Followed His Calling & Created His Dream Career
Nov 30, 2018
012 Jason Haaheim: The Science, Power, and Joys of Deliberate Practice
Nov 23, 2018
011 Marina Thibeault: Musicality & Mission in Music-Making
Nov 16, 2018
010 Paul Merkelo: Developing Artistry & Creating Opportunities
Nov 09, 2018
009 Wallis Giunta: The Mindful Voice
Nov 02, 2018
008 Marc Gelfo: Peak Performance & Peak Practice: Science, Tech, & Mindfulness (There's an app for this!)
Oct 26, 2018
007 Nathan Cole: Mindful and Efficient Practice Tips from the LA Phil's First Associate Concertmaster
Oct 19, 2018
006 Matthew Lipman: How Learning to Listen Well Lead Him to Great Heights & How he Prepares for Competitions and Performances
Oct 12, 2018
005 Denise Tryon: How She Created Her Meaningful Career and Combines Technique and Artistry in Music-Making
Oct 05, 2018
004 Holly Mulcahy: How She is Transforming the Music Business by Pursuing Authentic Connection with the Audience and Championing Modern Composers
Sep 28, 2018
003 Mimi Stillman: How a Child Prodigy Grew Combining Artistry and Scholarship in a Brilliant Career as Solo and Chamber Flutist
Sep 21, 2018
002 Jason Heath: How he Built a Vibrant Port-Folio Career and Became a Podcasting Icon by Asking the Hard Questions and Listening to Himself
Sep 14, 2018
001 James Ehnes: The Essence of Mindful Practice
Sep 07, 2018
000 Welcome to The Mind Over Finger Podcast!
Aug 27, 2018