The Trained Musician™

A Chat with Chelsea Tanner

n this episode, flutist, teacher, and mindset coach Chelsea Tanner joins your newly mindful host to talk about the various ways musicians get their minds into a tizzy, and what to do about it. Chelsea shares practical tools for working through fear, self-doubt, memory slips, and the tendency to avoid practicing after difficult performance experiences. The conversation also explores curiosity as a creative tool, how musicians can develop their own artistic opinions instead of simply copying recordings, and why you shouldn’t let audition panels determine your entire sense of self-worth. Also included: the flutist vs. flautist debate, AI in the arts, and the surprisingly difficult skill of sitting still long enough to process what you’re actually feeling. If you’ve ever overthought an audition, questioned yourself after a performance, or tried to figure out how to keep growing without losing your love for music, this episode is for you. Follow Chelsea's adventures at: Podcast: Align Your Mind PODCAST [https://www.alignyourmindpodcast.com] Website: https://www.chelseatanner.com/ [https://www.chelseatanner.com/] Instagram: @_chelseatanner/ [https://www.instagram.com/_chelseatanner/] And then, of course, go practice. Stay connected: 📱 Instagram: @Robert.Bosworth.Music [https://www.instagram.com/robert.bosworth.music] 👉 Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. 🎵 Intro/Outro music by Robert Bosworth, Trained Musician™️ 🎙️ Produced by: phMediaStudio, LLC [https://www.instagram.com/phmediastudio]

A Chat with Vijay Gupta

In this episode, violinist, author, and all-around thoughtful human Vijay Gupta joins the show for a wide-ranging chat about performance, humanity, and why musicians might need to spend less time conquering music and more time accompanying one another through it. From Juilliard and the LA Phil to Skid Row and Street Symphony, Vijay shares how his experiences outside the concert hall reshaped his approach to music-making and inspired his forthcoming book Restrung: A Memoir of Music and Transformation. Lock up your trash cans, take a long walk, and enjoy. Follow Vijay's adventures at: website: https://www.vijaygupta.com/ [https://www.vijaygupta.com/] Instagram: @guptaviolin [https://www.instagram.com/guptaviolin] And then, of course, go practice. Stay connected: 📱 Instagram: @Robert.Bosworth.Music [https://www.instagram.com/robert.bosworth.music] 👉 Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. 🎵 Intro/Outro music by Robert Bosworth, Trained Musician™️ 🎙️ Produced by: phMediaStudio, LLC [https://www.instagram.com/phmediastudio] Vijay headshot Credit: Kat Bawden

A Chat with David Lomelí

In this installment, your humble host is joined by artistic administrator extraordinaire David Lomelí for a candid conversation on balancing a musical career with family life, navigating the multi-faceted world of opera administration, and presenting yourself professionally both in and after an audition. The two trained musicians also discuss what administrators actually notice, how relationships are built in the classical music industry, and the occasional reminder that artistry and basic human decency are not mutually exclusive. Follow David's adventures at: @davidlomelink [https://www.instagram.com/davidlomelink] https://www.lomeliconsulting.com [https://www.lomeliconsulting.com] And then, of course, go practice. Stay connected: 📱 Instagram: @Robert.Bosworth.Music [https://www.instagram.com/robert.bosworth.music] 👉 Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. 🎵 Intro/Outro music by Robert Bosworth, Trained Musician™️ 🎙️ Produced by: phMediaStudio, LLC [https://www.instagram.com/phmediastudio]

Summer programs: a guide for survival and success

In this installment, the patient listener is treated to a somewhat haphazard solo reflection on how musicians can brace themselves for their favorite time of year: summer festivals and young artist programs. Join your host as he talks you through a list of bullet points he made on his phone in the bathroom. Some may be obvious, but all are sure to help you put your best foot forward as you embark on your summer learning experiences, wherever they may be. So grab your suitcase, your best friend, and a complete stranger, and enjoy. And then, of course, go practice. Stay connected: 📱 Instagram: @Robert.Bosworth.Music [https://www.instagram.com/robert.bosworth.music] 👉 Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. 🎵 Intro/Outro music by Robert Bosworth, Trained Musician™️ 🎙️ Produced by: phMediaStudio, LLC [https://www.instagram.com/phmediastudio]

A Chat with Tori Longdon

In this installment, your charmingly underprepared host is joined by the ever-in-demand conductor Tori Longdon. We discuss everything from airports to solfège, as well as some amusing conducting anecdotes we’ve experienced from our respective corners of the globe. Whether you’re a diehard choir nerd or just a normal person who enjoys a good game of “intonation vs. rhythm”, you’re sure to gain some interesting insights into the wonderful world of a choral conductor. Sit back, sing your favorite note, and enjoy. Follow Tori’s adventures at: www.torilongdon.com [www.torilongdon.com] www.forgeconducting.com [www.forgeconducting.com] www.worldchoir.org [www.worldchoir.org] And then, of course, go practice. Stay connected: 📱 Instagram: @Robert.Bosworth.Music [https://www.instagram.com/robert.bosworth.music] 👉 Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. 🎵 Intro/Outro music by Robert Bosworth, Trained Musician™️ 🎙️ Produced by: phMediaStudio, LLC [https://www.instagram.com/phmediastudio]