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Welcome to the Wellbeing for Musicians podcast. A space for you to find support and performance wellbeing resources helping you on your journey to becoming a happier, healthier musician with host Veronika Klírová.

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United States

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Welcome to the Wellbeing for Musicians podcast. A space for you to find support and performance wellbeing resources helping you on your journey to becoming a happier, healthier musician with host Veronika Klírová.

Language:

English


Episodes

8. Let’s Talk About Hearing Health with Sally Morgan

3/17/2023
Let's talk about hearing health! In this episode of the podcast Veronika and Sally Morgan dive into an honest conversation about hearing health and the challenges associated with working in the music industry. Veronika’s guest - double bass Sally Morgan - bravely shares details of her journey with hearing issues and navigating work as a professional musician with a hearing impairment. Episode Highlights: About the guest: Sally Morgan has been playing the double bass professionally for 31...

Duration:00:39:54

7. Building Confidence as a Freelance Musician with Hannah Mitchell-Harrison

3/3/2023
What is your definition of success? Do you feel successful in what you do as a musician? Having a high-profile orchestra or teaching position are not the only options when it comes to making a living as a musician. In this podcast episode, Veronika has invited Hannah Mitchel-Harrison - a freelance pianist, piano teacher, and entrepreneur. Hannah runs a successful business providing work for other musicians and offers support for freelance musicians helping them build sustainable...

Duration:00:38:59

6. Do You Need Muscles to Make Music with Berenice Beverley Zammit

2/17/2023
Have you ever considered the notion of professional musicians as athletes? And what about a direct link between exercise and its effects on performance? In the sixth episode of the podcast, Veronika has invited a violinist, PhD candidate and Performance Consultant Berenice Beverley Zammit where Berenice talks about her life as a musician, passionate runner, swimmer, sailer and...rugby player! Episode Highlights: About the guest: Berenice Beverley Zammit is a Performance Consultant and...

Duration:00:44:03

5. Tackling Self Doubt with Claire Husselbee

2/3/2023
For better or worse, self-doubt and imposter syndrome are part of a musician’s life and part of performing. But do you know how to recognize and work with them? In the fifth episode of the podcast, Veronika has invited a flute, clarinet and saxophone player and a certified life coach Claire Husselbee. Claire reveals what life coaching is all about and how musicians can benefit from it. Episode Highlights: About the guest: Claire Husselbee is a musician, a qualified coach and a teacher....

Duration:00:40:51

4. Don't Be a Statistic with Angela McCuiston

1/20/2023
Have you ever had a playing-related injury? How have you dealt with it? In the fourth episode of the podcast, Veronika has invited a flute player and music fitness specialist Angela McCuiston, who shares her experience as a musician and a personal trainer. Episode Highlights: About the guest: Angela McCuiston is a NASM-CPT, CES, SFS and CETI-CES (Certified Personal Trainer and Corrective Exercise Specialist, Senior Fitness Specialist and Cancer Exercise Specialist) and owner of Music...

Duration:00:58:24

3. I Was Ashamed of Feeling Nervous

1/6/2023
What was the first time you can remember feeling really nervous on stage? What brought it on? In this podcast episode, I share my story and thoughts around experiencing performance anxiety and my personal toolkit for dealing with it. Episode Highlights: Episode Links & Resources: Free Performance Anxiety toolkit Musicians Yoga with Veronika website Join the Wellbeing for musicians Facebook Group

Duration:00:04:55

2. Beyond Stage Fright with Charlotte Tomlinson

12/23/2022
Do you know that feeling? You’ve spent hours and hours practising and rehearsing your piece but in the moment when it counts, you can’t deliver. In the second episode of the podcast, Veronika has invited the performance coach Charlotte Tomlinson. They explore strategies for managing stage fright or nerves and share their personal experiences and self-care practices. Episode Highlights: About the guest: Charlotte Tomlinson is an internationally renowned Performance Coach with expertise...

Duration:00:45:26

1. The Biggest Takeaway from My Yoga Journey

12/9/2022
What do you think is the biggest benefit of a consistent yoga practice for a musician? Is it relieving stress or just the joy of moving? There’s no right or wrong answer here but today I want to share the biggest takeaway from my yoga journey so far with you. Episode Highlights: Links & Resources: Musicians Yoga with Veronika website Join the Wellbeing for musicians Facebook Group

Duration:00:05:57

0. Welcome to the Wellbeing for Musicians Podcast

12/9/2022
Hello my fellow musician. I’m so excited to welcome you to the Wellbeing for Musicians Podcast. This project has been on my mind for a while now so it feels all the more special to be finally able to share it with you. My name is Veronika Klírová. I've created this podcast as a guide for musicians who are looking for support from a place of non-judgment and who are interested in exploring topics that are often a bit of a taboo in the music industry. This is episode 0 where I will talk...

Duration:00:03:11