Align Your Mind
Align Your Mind is a podcast dedicated to helping musicians and creatives thrive in their lives and careers. My name is Chelsea Tanner (flutist and mindset coach for creatives) and I can't wait for you to come on this journey with me. If you want to learn to love your own life, self and feel more confident in every way, this podcast is for YOU. I can't wait to go on this adventure with you!
Episodes
152 episodes
Career Possibilities in Arts Admin with Mily Harrod
In this episode, I talk to Mily Harrod, Arts Admin Career Coach. We talk about her jouney as a flutist, performer, and how arts administration changed her entire career and how she absolutely loves that she found this possibility. Liste...
Navigating a Dynamic Career in Music with Julee Kim Walker
In this episode, we have Julee Kim Walker on the podcast! She is the Associate Professor of Flute at Texas A&M Commerce and a wonderful mentor to so many musicians. If you feel like you don't know exactly where to start when it...
Accessing Your Emotional Resources
In this episode, I tell you about the biggest breakthrough I've had with coaching, and exactly what changed the game for me.
Mindset in the Moment of Performance
In this episode, we talk all about your mindset and the mental chatter that happens when you're on stage performing! We talk about ways to eliminate it and ways to refocus the mind and practice this skill in the practice room.
How to get out of your own way...
In this episode, we talk about the thing that people suggest but never have the answer to... That is: how to get out of your own way.
Being More Than a Musician with Mark Wallace
In this episode we talk with Mark Wallace. He's a flutist who has worked in corporate America for many years. He talks about his fascinating journey and how being a musician can prepare you for ANY career!
Setting Goals as a Musician
In this episode, we talk about how to realistically set goals so you can build resilience in your life and career!
Being a Multifaceted Musician with Brice Smith
In this episode we are talking with Brice Smith! We have a great conversation about being vulnerable online, putting yourself out there, and ultimately having an amazing relationship with music and your instrument. Follow them on IG!
10 Things I Wish I'd Known Before Music School
In this episode, I give some advice I wish I'd known before going to music school. Based on a blog I wrote in September 2020.
Is Self-Doubt Good?
This is advice I've heard from some professionals: Self-doubt is good! It keeps you on track and motivated! -- We're talking about how this advice isn't for everyone and how to know when it's helpful and harmful.
Self-Discipline
This week we talk about how to have healthy self-discipline so you can actually enjoy the process of working and practicing!
When Push Comes to Shove
In this episode, we talk about why we're still musicians, why when our career paths are questioned we feel so strongly about what we do, and how to use that to create confidence for yourself. If you know in your bones that you're a musician and...
Practice Container
In this episode, we talk about a new concept (still in progress) all about creating a safe space to practice and create for yourself. 🎶
When Self-Help Doesn't Help
In today's episode, we talk about how self-help can be done in a way that is actually counterproductive.
Carving Your Own Path with Dominique Reilly
Dominique Reilly is the Executive Director of Through the Staff - A non-profit organization that matches students who need lessons with teachers who need teaching experience. This is one of my FAVORITE conversations to date. We talk about paths...
Emotions from Moment-To-Moment
Today I give you two tools to decrease your anxiety levels in less than a minute. This episode is short and sweet but one of the most effective (if you ask me). Click here to get your F...
How to Use Emotions to Create Confidence
In this episode, we talk all about the four pillars of self-confidence. And how to use failure to gain confidence... 5 Steps for Processing Emotions and Feelings List
Understanding Emotions
We talk all about understanding emotions this week! One of my FAV topics! ❤️ Click here to download the 5-step emotions process and feelings list!
Thoughts Vs. Facts
In this episode, we talk all about thoughts and facts. And how to use this concept to become aware of your mindset.
Unpacking Classical Music Advice (Part 1)
In this episode we talk all about two pieces of common advice and unpack them. 1) "You should give up everything for your career"2) "You need to want it bad enough"
Shame and Scales 🎶
In this episode we talk all about why teaching and learning scales at the college level can feel so…. difficult. And you learn what it means to practice for your future self.
Be Your Own Authority (as a music student)
In this episode, we talk all about how to be your own authority in music school. And what that does for your confidence and overall well-being.
How to Be Your Own Agent with Morgan Pappas
In this interview I talk with Morgan Pappas, music business extraordinaire! Morgan draws on her innate professionalism and organizational strengths to help musicians, artists and presenters actualize and elevate their creative visions. ...