{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"266 The Long Game of Musical Growth - Ben Ullery on Curiosity, Learning, and Performing at the Highest Level","description":"  Ben Ullery, Principal Viola of the Los Angeles Philharmonic, joins me for a thoughtful conversation about curiosity, lifelong learning, and what it takes to keep growing as a musician while performing at the highest level.   In this episode, we explore:    Why curiosity is one of a musician's greatest assets   What happens after you land your dream job   The role of visualization in performance   Why perfection isn't the goal   How to keep growing throughout your musical career    &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 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;  GUEST Website: https:\/\/benullery.com\/ Instagram: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/bullerbot\/ YouTube: https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@benullery &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\/42127075\/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\/204220250"}