221 Nina DeCesare: Beyond the Notes - Practicing with Purpose and Building a More Inclusive Future

In this episode, bassist and educator Nina DeCesare shares the mindset and strategies that have helped her build a confident and fulfilling career in music. We explore what it means to practice with purpose, prepare for high-stakes performances, and create lasting change in the industry. Nina also talks about the Artemis Bass Initiative and how it's supporting women and non-binary bassists through mentorship, training, and community. You'll hear about: Her take on representation, mentorship, and the need for change in the orchestral world, and her work with the Artemis Bass Initiative Simple tools to stay focused and motivated in the practice room How injury deepened Nina's musicality and reshaped her approach Why switching to "performance mode" is key to confidence A practical tip you can implement today   Are you ready to take your playing and career to the next level and create a life that feels purposeful and joyful? Let's connect and explore how personalized coaching can support your journey. Click here to schedule your free consultation, and let's start turning your goals into reality. Book your free consultation with Renée HERE Download the transcript from this episode HERE     MORE ABOUT NINA DECESARE Website:  https://www.ninadecesare.com/ YouTube channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCS-18Idk_dit0drfsgodU7A Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nina_decesare/?hl=en Artemis Bass Initiative: ·         Website: https://www.artemisbassinitiative.com/ ·         Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/artemisbassinitiative/?hl=en   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. Grab my free workshops and PDF downloads by going to www.mindoverfinger.com/resources. 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.