• Need To Prepare For Auditions? Start here.
    Sep 17 2024

    Auditioning might not take long, but the effects can be life-changing. Let's get you auditioning with confidence!

    At Confident Musiciaining, my mission is to fuel your confidence to help you achieve your musical goals. Through the podcast, different series, and guides, you are equipped with the resources you need. Today we are discovering some of those resources to get you on track.

    This is the third episode of a three part series. The other episodes will be about:
    - practicing strategically
    - experiencing joy in music

    This episode is available as a blog post. Click here to read!

    Click here for the episode: Here's the Secret To Thriving In Your Auditions


    Click here for: Overthinking That Audition? Here’s How You Can Stay Calm Before Your Performance

    Preparing for auditions? Click here for The Confident Musician's Audition Guide

    Confident auditioning is a skill. Start building it now with The Confident Musician's Audition Guide

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    10 mins
  • How To Write A Standout UCAS Personal Statement For Music School
    Sep 10 2024

    It's happening... we are reading my UCAS personal statement that got me into the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, the Royal Northern College of Music, and the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire.

    Join me as we reflect on my personal statement and I show you how you can make yours stand out.

    This episode is available as a blog post. Click here to read.

    Writing a personal statement? Make sure you are ready for your auditions! Get your copy of The Confident Musician's Audition Guide by clicking here!

    Confident auditioning is a skill. Start building it now with The Confident Musician's Audition Guide

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    21 mins
  • Setting up for back to school: Lessons from moving for music college
    Sep 3 2024

    Join me for a cozy chat as we get ready for the school year and with some behind the scenes for setting up my space in the UK, as I prepare to start my studies at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland.

    Being a musician can mean a lot of things, but it also means preparing for your growth. Today we talk about how we can make space in our life for that musical growth.

    If you want to read about this (and see fun pictures!), click here.

    Click here for how you can get into the zone for auditions.

    Let me know how you are going to prepare for your growth! Comment if you can, otherwise email me (eleanor@confidentmusicianing.com), or DM on insta @eleanor.oboe! I'd love to hear from you.

    Come along on this journey and join the mailing list! Click here to join.




    Confident auditioning is a skill. Start building it now with The Confident Musician's Audition Guide

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    15 mins
  • Need To Experience More Joy In Your Practice? Start here.
    Aug 27 2024

    When we start playing our instruments, it's the joy that catches us. But as we progress, that joy can sometimes fade. Let's get you experiencing that musical joy!

    At Confident Musicianing, my mission is to fuel your confidence to help you achieve your musical goals. Through the podcast, different series, and guides, you are equipped with the resources you need. Today we are discovering some of those resources to get you on track.

    This is the second episode of a three part series. The other episodes will be about:
    - practicing strategically
    - preparing for auditions

    This episode is available as a blog. Click here to read!

    Start celebrating yourself with the Standing Ovation Series. Click here

    Here 3 Quick Ways To Get The Spark Into Your Practice. Click here!

    Get inspired through the roundup! Click here

    Confident auditioning is a skill. Start building it now with The Confident Musician's Audition Guide

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    10 mins
  • [Interview Clip] Preparing Mindful Performances and Auditions with Dr. Jason Worzbyt
    Aug 20 2024

    I sat down with Dr. Jason Worzbyt, an adjunct professor of bassoon at IUP.

    We talked all about:

    • Performing bassoon premieres - being in the right place at the right time 🏆
    • What younger musicians can do to prepare for auditions -- from a PMEA adjudicator 🎶
    • Staying mindful in performance 🧠
    • Networking in music 💪
      And much more!

    Click here to listen to the full conversation.

    Sometimes we don't have the time to listen to a 45 minute convo, so we have this clip. Today we chat about making mindful performances and auditions with Dr. Jason Worzbyt.

    This episode is available as a blog post. Click here to read.







    Confident auditioning is a skill. Start building it now with The Confident Musician's Audition Guide

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    24 mins
  • Need To Practice More Strategically? Start here
    Aug 13 2024

    Ever wondered why some musicians excel while others struggle despite putting in endless hours of practice? Let's get you practicing efficiently!

    At Confident Musicianing, my mission is to fuel your confidence to help you achieve your musical goals. Through the podcast, different series, and guides, you are equipped with the resources you need. Today we are discovering some of those resources to get you on track.

    This is the first episode of a three part series. The other episodes will be about:
    - experiencing joy in music
    - preparing for auditions

    This episode is available as a blog post. Click here to read!

    Let's get you planning your practice! Click here for the Goal-Setting Strategy

    Click here for episode 1 of the Confident Musicianing Podcast: Your Blueprint For Overcoming Overwhelm and Managing Your Practice

    Let's make your next audition your most confident. Click here for The Confident Musician's Audition Guide.

    Confident auditioning is a skill. Start building it now with The Confident Musician's Audition Guide

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    10 mins
  • How To Get Into The Zone For Auditions
    Aug 6 2024

    When we audition, we need to prepare both mentally and physically. In this episode, we focus on how you can get into the zone for your audition.

    We focus first on mental ways, and then on physical. Get into the zone with this episode!

    This episode is available as a blog post. Click here to read.

    Click here to listen to episode 2: Transforming A Disaster Into A Music Conservatory Acceptance (ask me how I know)

    Click here to listen to episode 32: Navigating Juilliard, Working in a Professional Orchestra, and Performing In The Tchaikovsky Competition with Max Blair

    Ready to audition with confidence? Click here

    Confident auditioning is a skill. Start building it now with The Confident Musician's Audition Guide

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    16 mins
  • 3 Things I Learned From Working With A Top Symphony Player
    Jul 30 2024

    Working with a professional orchestral musician changed my oboe career... and my life. I learned so many valuable lessons. So today we are diving into 3 lessons I learned from working with Max Blair, the Associate Principal Oboist of the Pittsburgh Symphony.

    Click here for this episode's blog post

    Click here for the interview with Max Blair

    Celebrate yourself with the Standing Ovation Series!

    Auditioning is a skill. Starting building it here with The Confident Musician's Audition Guide

    Click here for the episode show notes

    Confident auditioning is a skill. Start building it now with The Confident Musician's Audition Guide

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    11 mins