185 Paul Lueders: Backstage Pass

Backstage conversation with Paul Lueders, Principal Oboist of the Chicago Lyric Opera Orchestra. We chat about: The challenges of performing multiple shows a day The audition process Overcoming performance anxiety Paul's specific warm-ups and mindset to prepare for long opera performances His approach to phrasing and musicality Some of his practicing tips And much more!   Book your free consultation with Renée HERE Download the transcript from this episode HERE     MORE ABOUT PAUL Website: https://www.lyricopera.org/about/company/artists-musicians/lyric-opera-orchestra/paul-lueders/   YouTube links: HERE   Mind Over Finger Click www.mindoverfinger.com/coaching to book your free consultation with me. Visit MindOverFinger.com for my online courses as well as free resources on peak performance. Connect: https://www.youtube.com/@MindOverFinger https://www.facebook.com/mindoverfinger/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/mindoverfinger https://www.instagram.com/mindoverfinger/     THANK YOU: Most sincere thank you to composer Jim Stephenson who graciously provided the show's musical theme:  Concerto #1 for Trumpet and Chamber Orchestra – Movement 2: Allegro con Brio, performed by Jeffrey Work, trumpet, and the Lake Forest Symphony, conducted by Jim Stephenson.