Human First, Musician Second: How to Set Boundaries and Take Care of Your Mental Health As A Musician

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 excited about them.  We're going to spill the tea about that today. This episode is available in a blog post: CLICK HERE TO READListen to the conversation with Maestro Jacob Joyce: Practice efficiency, finding opportunities, and leading youth orchestras with Maestro Jacob JoyceListen to episode 3: Turning Practice Into Power: 3 Essential Mindset Shifts to Transform Your Sessions