{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"252 Learning to Trust Yourself as a Musician: Juliana Athayde on betting on yourself, leading with humanity, and performing without fear.","description":"Concertmaster&amp;nbsp;Juliana Athayde shares the mindset shifts and life choices that shaped her career, from betting on herself early on to leading an orchestra and building a full life beyond the practice room. In this conversation, we explore: \u2022 The leap of faith that led her to turn down a dream job and invest in herself \u2022 What great orchestral leadership actually looks like beyond playing well \u2022 Why \u201cperfect or disaster\u201d thinking traps so many musicians \u2022 The powerful idea that  performance needs no rear view mirror \u2022 How audition panels are often rooting for you more than you think \u2022 The difference between practicing mindfully and \u201cpunching the time card\u201d in the practice room \u2022 Why recording yourself and actually listening can transform your progress \u2022 How motherhood reshaped her priorities, practice efficiency, and perspective \u2022 Why a richer life outside music ultimately deepens your artistry \u2022 The simple but powerful question that can change everything:  What if things went right? A thoughtful conversation about leadership, performance, growth, and choosing the bigger life in music.   &amp;nbsp;   If you\u2019re ready to step on stage with confidence, perform at your best, and finally feel secure in your playing, let\u2019s talk! Book a free discovery call and let\u2019s create a plan to get you there.   Are you ready to take your playing and career to the next level and create a life that feels purposeful and joyful? Let\u2019s connect and explore how personalized coaching can support your journey. Click  here  to schedule your free consultation, and let\u2019s start turning your goals into reality.   &amp;nbsp;   Book your FREE Music Mastery Experience Discovery call with Ren\u00e9e HERE    Book your free consultation with Ren\u00e9e HERE   Download the transcript from this episode HERE  &amp;nbsp;  JULIANA ATHAYDE Eastman: https:\/\/www.esm.rochester.edu\/directory\/athayde-juliana\/ Chamber Music Rochester: https:\/\/www.chambermusicrochester.org\/artistic-directors &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp;  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\/  &amp;nbsp;  &amp;nbsp;  THANK YOU:  Most sincere thank you to composer  Jim Stephenson  who graciously provided the show\u2019s musical theme:&amp;nbsp; Concerto #1 for Trumpet and Chamber Orchestra \u2013 Movement 2: Allegro con Brio, performed by Jeffrey Work, trumpet, and the Lake Forest Symphony, conducted by Jim Stephenson. ","author_name":"The Mind Over Finger Podcast","author_url":"https:\/\/www.mindoverfinger.com","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/40339570\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/199316370"}