The Confident Musicianing Podcast

This episode is a deep one. I go into the real truth to why you still feel stuck. Let's get into it. Click here to be the first to know about the course to get you confident.Liked this episode? Let me know by emailing [email protected] or DMing @eleanor.oboe

When we have deadlines, practicing can feel quite stressful. Here are some ways to create more calm, efficient sessions. Use code ELEANOR15 for 15% off your Notabl_ practice journal, and level up your focus in your sessions! Click here for your journal. I only recommend things I love. This contains an affiliate code which means that I receive a commission -- with no extra cost to you! 😊Let me know what you thought of this episode by emailing me at [email protected] or DMing me @eleanor.oboe

In every opportunity, how much we put into it correlates with how much we get out of it. Here is how you can get the most out of your opportunities as a musician.Use code ELEANOR15 for 15% off your Notabl_ practice journal, and level up your focus in your sessions! Click here for your journal. I only recommend things I love. This contains an affiliate code which means that I receive a commission -- with no extra cost to you! 😊Let me know what you thought of this episode by emailing me at [email protected] or DMing me @eleanor.oboe

Here are 3 more things that are a must in my exam prep so that I can play my best. Listen to this for strategies on practice breaks, lesson notes, and personalising your performance.Click here for the first three strategiesUse code ELEANOR15 for 15% off your Notabl_ practice journal, and level up your focus in your sessions! Click here for your journal. I only recommend things I love. This contains an affiliate code which means that I receive a commission -- with no extra cost to you! 😊Click here for more on mock exams/auditions.Let me know what you thought of this episode by emailing me at [email protected] or DMing me @eleanor.oboe

Here are 3 things that are a must in my exam prep so that I can play my best. Listen to this for strategies on mock exams, visualisation, and training your nerves.Use code ELEANOR15 for 15% off your Notabl_ practice journal, and level up your focus in your sessions! Click here for your journal. I only recommend things I love. This contains an affiliate code which means that I receive a commission -- with no extra cost to you! 😊Click here for more on mock exams/auditions.Let me know what you thought of this episode by emailing me at [email protected] or DMing me @eleanor.oboe

Practice is all well and good, but how are you going to be in the actual exam/audition situation? Here is how you can make sure that you are ready to perform your best.Use code ELEANOR15 for 15% off your Notabl_ practice journal, and level up your focus in your sessions! Click here for your journal. I only recommend things I love. This contains an affiliate code which means that I receive a commission -- with no extra cost to you! 😊

Ever stuck in the practice room not sure what you are doing? Here's how to avoid that. Planning your practice is a skill, and that's exactly what were talking about.Use code ELEANOR15 for 15% off your Notabl_ practice journal, and level up your focus in your sessions! Click here for your journal. I only recommend things I love. This contains an affiliate code which means that I receive a commission -- with no extra cost to you! 😊

Rejection can hurt; here's how I work through it.Use code ELEANOR15 for 15% off your Notabl_ practice journal, and level up your focus in your sessions! Click here for your journal. I only recommend things I love. This contains an affiliate code which means that I receive a commission -- with no extra cost to you! 😊

Hobbies are so important, even to musicians. Today we dive into how you can implement them in your life.Use code ELEANOR15 for 15% off your Notabl_ practice journal, and level up your focus in your sessions! Click here for your journal. I only recommend things I love. This contains an affiliate code which means that I receive a commission -- with no extra cost to you! 😊

After wearing a brace on my Instagram, you guys asked what it is, and so today we are diving into my experience with Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome as an oboist.

We made it to 100 episodes! I am so incredibly grateful to you for being here, and as a way to say thank you, I have made you 3 playlists specifically about certain aspects of 'musicianing.' Here they are:All About Music Practice: Click here for the Spotify PlaylistClick here for the Youtube PlaylistPerformances and AuditionsClick here for the Spotify PlaylistClick here for the Youtube PlaylistStudying Music at ConservatoireClick here for the Spotify PlaylistClick here for the Youtube PlaylistThank you so much for being here.

When the audition criteria says "wear something comfortable," you might wonder what that means. Today we are breaking down not only why what you wear matters, but also how to use clothes to perform your best. This episode has an accompanying blog post. Click here to read!Use code ELEANOR15 for 15% off your Notabl_ practice journal, and level up your focus in your sessions! Click here for your journal. I only recommend things I love. This contains an affiliate code which means that I receive a commission -- with no extra cost to you! 😊

Ever since I started taking notes after my lessons, I have gotten more out of my lessons and it has helped my growth as an oboist. Here is how I do it.This episode has an accompanying blog post. Click here to read.Use code ELEANOR15 for 15% off your Notabl_ practice journal, and level up your focus in your sessions! Click here for your journal. I only recommend things I love. This contains an affiliate code which means that I receive a commission -- with no extra cost to you! 😊

When I was unwell, I didn't practice. Here is how I showed myself compassion during this time of being unwell. Use code ELEANOR15 for 15% off your Notabl_ practice journal, and level up your focus in your sessions! Click here for your journal. I only recommend things I love. This contains an affiliate code which means that I receive a commission -- with no extra cost to you! 😊

I recently went to Edinburgh to do an event where I shared the oboe with younger students. Here's what I learned from it and what it taught me about creating joy in playing.This episode has an accompanying blog post. Click here to read.Use code ELEANOR15 for 15% off your Notabl_ practice journal, and level up your focus in your sessions! Click here for your journal. I only recommend things I love. This contains an affiliate code which means that I receive a commission -- with no extra cost to you! 😊

Mental practice has been so helpful for me in honing my mind in the practice room. Here's how I do it.This episode has an accompanying blog post. Click here to read.Use code ELEANOR15 for 15% off your Notabl_ practice journal, and level up your focus in your sessions! Click here for your journal. I only recommend things I love. This contains an affiliate code which means that I receive a commission -- with no extra cost to you! 😊

Ever struggle with your stage confidence? Me too! We've all been there. Here are some stage confidence tips that I use. Here's a recent episode about how I learned the repertoire faster. Click here to listen!Today's episode has an accompanying blog post. Read it here!Use code ELEANOR15 for 15% off your Notabl_ practice journal, and level up your focus in your sessions! Click here for your journal. I only recommend things I love. This contains an affiliate code which means that I receive a commission -- with no extra cost to you! 😊

I recently had to prepare a piece for a performance class in a really short amount of time. So I decided to do an experiment. I tested some practice methods for learning a piece quickly to see if they would work in time for me to perform. The result? I did one of the best performance classes I've ever played. So here are the things I did to prep.This episode has an accompanying blog post. Click here to read!Want to learn more about mental practice? Click here!Use code ELEANOR15 for 15% off your Notabl_ practice journal, and level up your focus in your sessions! Click here for your journal. I only recommend things I love. This contains an affiliate code which means that I receive a commission -- with no extra cost to you! 😊

Ever picked up a piece you've played before and struggled to find a fresh spark? Here's how I keep my pieces fresh and interesting!This episode has a blog post to go with it. Read it here.Use code ELEANOR15 for 15% off your Notabl_ practice journal, and level up your focus in your sessions! Click here for your journal. I never recommend anything that I don't love. This contains an affiliate code which means that I receive a commission -- with no extra cost to you! 😊 You can DM me on Tiktok and Insta @eleanor.oboe or email me at [email protected]. 

Let's sit down, and have a cozy chat about the ups and downs of my summer.There is a blog post that goes with this episode. Click here to read.Let me know how your summer went! You can DM me on Tiktok and Insta @eleanor.oboe or email me at [email protected] code ELEANOR15 for 15% off your Notabl_ practice journal, and level up your focus in your sessions! Click here for your journal. I never recommend anything that I don't love. This contains an affiliate code which means that I receive a commission -- with no extra cost to you! 😊

I am embarking on my second year at The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. First year was a roller coaster ride. Upon reflection of the past year, here are three things I'm doing differently for second year.This episode has an accompanying blog post. Click here to read.Use code ELEANOR15 for 15% off your Notabl_ practice journal, and level up your focus in your sessions! Click here for your journal. I never recommend anything that I don't love. This contains an affiliate code which means that I receive a commission -- with no extra cost to you! 😊

This was an amazing opportunity and I'm so happy to share it with you! I was invited by Buffet Crampon, the company that makes my oboe, to perform in Paris for their 200 year anniversary. Here's how it went.This episode has an accompanying blog post. Click here to read.Use code ELEANOR15 for 15% off your Notabl_ practice journal, and level up your focus in your sessions! Click here for your journal. I never recommend anything that I don't love. This contains an affiliate code which means that I receive a commission -- with no extra cost to you! 😊

Wanna get motivated this autumn? Here are 3 ways to spark that inspiration!This episode has an accompanying blog post. Click here to read!Use code ELEANOR15 for 15% off your Notabl_ practice journal, and level up your focus in your sessions! Click here for your journal. I never recommend anything that I don't love. This contains an affiliate code which means that I receive a commission -- with no extra cost to you! 😊

The next academic year is approaching! Whether that is high school, university, or conservatoire, here are 3 things to prepare for it.This episode has an accompanying blog post. Click here to read!Use code ELEANOR15 for 15% off your Notabl_ practice journal, and level up your focus in your sessions! Click here for your journal. I never recommend anything that I don't love. This contains an affiliate code which means that I receive a commission -- with no extra cost to you! 😊

This was a week long course full of intense rehearsals and a ton of fun. Today we talk about the ins and outs of my experience!This episode has an accompanying blog post. Click here to read!Follow me on Instagram here.Follow me on TikTok here.Use code ELEANOR15 for 15% off your Notabl_ practice journal, and level up your focus in your sessions! Click here for your journal. I never recommend anything that I don't love. This contains an affiliate code which means that I receive a commission -- with no extra cost to you! 😊

That is a question that most musicians have asked themselves. Today we tackle that question and the idea of "enough."This episode has an accompanying blog post. Click here to read.Use code ELEANOR15 for 15% off your Notabl_ practice journal, and level up your focus in your sessions! Click here for your journal. I never recommend anything that I don't love. This contains an affiliate code which means that I receive a commission -- with no extra cost to you! 😊

Why should musicians introduce themselves to each other? Networking is so important. Here is the story of how an introduction turned into a really exciting opportunity. Click here here to watch me answer Google's most common questions about oboe!This episode is available as a blog post. Click here to read.Use code ELEANOR15 for 15% off your Notabl_ practice journal, and level up your focus in your sessions! Click here for your journal. I never recommend anything that I don't love. This contains an affiliate code which means that I receive a commission -- with no extra cost to you! 😊

When I moved to the UK to study music, there were a few things that I wasn't expecting. Here are some musical culture shocks about the UK.This episode is available as a blog post. Click here to read!Use code ELEANOR15 for 15% off your Notabl_ practice journal, and level up your focus in your sessions! Click here for your journal. I never recommend anything that I don't love. This contains an affiliate code which means that I receive a commission -- with no extra cost to you! 😊

At first it felt overwhelming -- how was I going to direct myself without the guidance of weekly oboe lessons? After a good number of weeks in, I've started to find routine without that guidance, and I've had some interesting realisations about my practice. Here is how I am managing my time without a teacher.This episode is available as a blog post. Click here to read!Use code ELEANOR15 for 15% off your Notabl_ practice journal, and level up your focus in your sessions! Click here for your journal. I never recommend anything that I don't love. This contains an affiliate code which means that I receive a commission -- with no extra cost to you! 😊

Summer can be so unstructured. Here is how I am creating structure in my musical journey this summer.This episode is available as a blog post. Click here to read!Use code ELEANOR15 for 15% off your Notabl_ practice journal, and level up your focus in your sessions! Click here for your journal. I never recommend anything that I don't love. This contains an affiliate code which means that I receive a commission -- with no extra cost to you! 😊

Why did we start playing music? For the joy of it. That's what today's episode is all about.This episode is available as a blog post. Click here to read!Use code ELEANOR15 for 15% off your Notabl_ practice journal, and level up your focus in your sessions! Click here for your journal. I never recommend anything that I don't love. This contains an affiliate code which means that I receive a commission -- with no extra cost to you! 😊

It took me by surprise, but I actually felt energised after taking my resit technical exam at my conservatoire. How? Let's talk about it.This episode is available as a blog post. Click here to read.Use code ELEANOR15 for 15% off your Notabl_ practice journal, and level up your focus in your sessions! Click here for your journal. I never recommend anything that I don't love. This contains an affiliate code which means that I receive a commission -- with no extra cost to you! 😊

This year at conservatoire was a roller-coaster ride. I am so grateful for it! Today we dive into three takeaways that I wasn't expecting I would learn.This episode is available as a blog post. Click here to read. Use code ELEANOR15 for 15% off your Notabl_ practice journal, and level up your focus in your sessions! Click here for your journal. I never recommend anything that I don't love. This contains an affiliate code which means that I receive a commission -- with no extra cost to you! 😊

What is that one thing that I do to transform my prep? Visualisation. Here is how I do it.This episode is also available as a blog post. Click here to read!Use code ELEANOR15 for 15% off your Notabl_ practice journal, and level up your focus in your sessions! Click here for your journal. I never recommend anything that I don't love. This contains an affiliate code which means that I receive a commission -- with no extra cost to you! 😊

I had so much fun in youth orchestra, and I can't wait to share some things to remember when you start in youth orchestra!This episode is available as a blog post. Click here to read!Use code ELEANOR15 for 15% off your Notabl_ practice journal, and level up your focus in your sessions! Click here for your journal. I never recommend anything that I don't love. This contains an affiliate code which means that I receive a commission -- with no extra cost to you! 😊

When we practice, we tend to think it is just playing our instrument. But that isn't everything! Here are four ways I practice.This episode is available as a blog post. Click here to read!Click here for more on how I mentally practice. Use code ELEANOR15 for 15% off your Notabl_ practice journal, and level up your focus in your sessions! Click here for your journal. I never recommend anything that I don't love. This contains an affiliate code which means that I receive a commission -- with no extra cost to you! 😊

I didn't realise how important my pre-performance rituals were until I slacked on them. Here are 3 things I do/say to myself before my performances.This episode is available as a blog post. Click here to read.Use code ELEANOR15 for 15% off your Notabl_ practice journal, and level up your focus in your sessions! Click here for your journal. I never recommend anything that I don't love. This contains an affiliate code which means that I receive a commission -- with no extra cost to you! 😊

Need a little extra practice motivation? Here is how you can cultivate it in your sessions.This episode is available as a blog post. Click here to read!Use code ELEANOR15 for 15% off your Notabl_ practice journal, and level up your focus in your sessions! Click here for your journal. I never recommend anything that I don't love. This contains an affiliate code which means that I receive a commission -- with no extra cost to you! 😊

I didn't expect to fail my midterm technical exam at my conservatoire, but the lessons I am learning from it have been so powerful. Here are a few. This episode is available as a blog post. Click here to read!Follow this journey further: Instagram TikTokUse code ELEANOR15 for 15% off your Notabl_ practice journal, and level up your focus in your sessions! Click here for your journal. I never recommend anything that I don't love. This contains an affiliate code which means that I receive a commission -- with no extra cost to you! 😊

Today we are comparing two different breaks that I took recently. One was overwhelming and didn't let me rest at all, and the other was more balanced. This episode is available as a blog post. Click here to read.Use code ELEANOR15 for 15% off your Notabl_ practice journal, and level up your focus in your sessions! Click here for your journal. I never recommend anything that I don't love. This contains an affiliate code which means that I receive a commission -- with no extra cost to you! 😊

When we practice the same thing over and over, it can get boring. Here are 3 ways to revive that boring repertoire.This episode is available as a blog post. Click here to read.Use code ELEANOR15 for 15% off your Notabl_ practice journal, and level up your focus in your sessions! Click here for your journal. I never recommend anything that I don't love. This contains an affiliate code which means that I receive a commission -- with no extra cost to you! 😊

 What makes a good music student? There are so many thoughts around this -- and even the question about what is "good," but here are 3 things that I have found make me a better music student in my day to day life studying at a conservatoire. This is part 2. Click here for part 1.This episode is available as a blog post. Click here to read!Click here to learn about how I mental practice.Use code ELEANOR15 for 15% off your Notabl_ practice journal, and level up your focus in your sessions! Click here for your journal. I never recommend anything that I don't love. This contains an affiliate code which means that I receive a commission -- with no extra cost to you! 😊

Deferring a year before uni was a scary decision for me, but I am so glad that I did it. Today we are diving into 3 important things that I learned from my deferred year. This episode is available as a blog post. Click here to read.Use code ELEANOR15 for 15% off your Notabl_ practice journal, and level up your focus in your sessions! Click here for your journal.I never recommend anything that I don't love. This email contains an affiliate code which means that I receive a commission -- with no extra cost to you! 😊 

What makes a good music student? There are so many thoughts around this -- and even the question about what is "good," but here are 3 things that I have found make me a better music student in my day to day life studying at a conservatoire.This episode is available as a blog post. Click here to read. Use code ELEANOR15 for 15% off your Notabl_ practice journal, and level up your focus in your sessions! Click here for your journal.I never recommend anything that I don't love. This email contains an affiliate code which means that I receive a commission -- with no extra cost to you! 😊 

Frustration is a normal part of being a musician, but how do we work through it in our every day practice? Today we talk all about that. This episode is available as a blog post. Click here to read! Use code ELEANOR15 for 15% off your Notabl_ practice journal, and level up your focus in your sessions! Click here for your journal * * I never recommend anything that I don't love. This email contains an affiliate code which means that I receive a commission -- with no extra cost to you! 😊 

When we feel like we aren't improving it can be so discouraging. Let's chat about some ways to work through that discouragement.This episode is available as a blog post. Read it here!Click here for the episode on working through frustration. Use code ELEANOR15 for 15% off your Notabl_ practice journal, and level up your focus in your sessions! Click here for your journal **I never recommend anything that I don't love. This email contains an affiliate code which means that I receive a commission -- with no extra cost to you! 😊

No matter what I'm working on, I know that if I do these 4 habits, the session will be more beneficial and enjoyable.This episode is available as a blog post. Click here to read!Use code ELEANOR15 for 15% off your Notabl_ practice journal, and level up your focus in your sessions! Click here for your journal.*Love this podcast? Consider joining The Confident Musicianing Membership Community here!*I never recommend anything that I don't love. This email contains an affiliate code which means that I receive a commission -- with no extra cost to you! 😊 

Sometimes I struggle to retain information from lectures and classes, so here are 3 things I do to learn intentionally even when the material is confusing.This episode is available as a blog post. Click here to read!Get your Notabl_ practice journal with code ELEANOR15 for 15% off!* Click here for your journal. For more behind the scenes and bonus content,  become a member of The Confident Musicianing Membership Community. Click here!*I never recommend anything that I don't love. This email contains an affiliate code which means that I receive a commission -- with no extra cost to you! 😊

2 years ago, I auditioned for the Peabody Institute of Music. I started that day off confidently, but right before the audition, when I heard the person playing before, I lost all of that confidence. Through two distinct steps, I regained that confidence and played my best. What were those two steps? I'm so happy to share them with you in this episode!This episode is available as a blog post. Click here to read!Click here for the original episode about this.Become a member of The Confident Musicianing Membership Community. Click here!

It's technical exam time. I have been preparing for it for months. Today let's talk about my top 3 takeaways from the prep.This episode is available as a blog post. Click here to read! Get your Notabl_ practice journal with code ELEANOR15 for 15% off!* Click here for your journal.  *I never recommend anything that I don't love. This email contains an affiliate code which means that I receive a commission -- with no extra cost to you! 😊