Today, we have Jessica Brizuela-Betancourt, a harpist and multi-instrumentalist, music therapist, music educator, triathlete, and dancer. She is a woman of many talents and a person who is not afraid to be versatile and try new things. In this episode, we talk about how her upbringing and musical journey taught her the importance of teacher-student compatibility (which later translated into health care provider-patient compatibility), being mindful of ego in the pursuit of greatness, and finding therapeutic means to rehabilitate the mind and body. 

Jessica Brizuela-Betancourt 

IG: @jjthebrizplane

Facebook: @jessicabrizuelaharpist 

http://jessicabrizuela.com/

The Conditioned Musician 

IG: @theconditionedmusician

Today we have Karen Bulmer, a tuba player, music professor, and the head of Music, Mind, and Movement. On this episode we discuss how awareness and mindfulness can help with performance anxiety, the importance of community building, and raising awareness for the benefits of mental skills of musicians.

By the way, if you really want to get rid of nagging pains, deal with injury and failure, and gain performance insights from seasoned musicians, this fun contest lays it all out for you! Check it out here:

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Karen Bulmer

IG: @musicmindandmovement

http://musicmindandmovement.com/

Podcast

Music, Mind, and Movement

The Conditioned Musician

IG: @theconditionedmusician

Today, we have Kayleigh Miller, a violist who plays professionally in multiple ensembles, has participated in numerous festivals, and is the founder of the Musicians' Health Collective, an online resource that helps musicians and other people heal from injury and change movement patterns in order to live a pain-free life. As a Yoga Tune Up® instructor, Kayleigh currently teaches yoga and Pilates. In addition, she offers specialized classes and workshops geared towards musicians in the Seattle area.

On this episode, we talk about the events that led up to her joining the dark side of viola, questioning the teaching style of yoga instructors and finding Yoga Tune Up® , and spontaneously building a website--the Musicians' Health Collective! Additionally, she encourages people to mix it up, try different movement modalities, and challenge learning. 

By the way, if you really want to get rid of nagging pains, deal with injury and failure, and gain performance insights from seasoned musicians, this fun contest lays it all out for you! Check it out here:

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Kayleigh Miller 

IG: @kayleighmm

http://www.kayleigh-miller.com/

Musicians' Health Collective

http://www.musicianshealthcollective.com/

The Conditioned Musician 

IG: @theconditionedmusician

Today we have Melissa White, a widely acclaimed solo violinist who has played on five continents and in Jordan Peele’s horror movie Us, as well as a founder of the incredible Harlem Quartet, and the co-founder of Intermission Sessions, a business that helps musicians unite body, mind, breath, and music-making through yoga and meditation. Yes, she is an experienced yogi too.

We talk about yoga, injuries, and the importance of always being willing to learn. Additionally, we discuss what the aspects of athletics we can take and connect to the music industry, including the support system athletes have during their recovery time from injury. 

By the way, if you really want to get rid of nagging pains, deal with injury and failure, and gain performance insights from seasoned musicians, this fun contest lays it all out for you! Check it out here:

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Melissa White

IG: @afroviolinist

Intermission Sessions

http://www.intermissionsessions.com/

Intermission Sessions App

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/intermission-app/id1464473222

The Conditioned Musician

IG: @theconditionedmusician

Today, we have Elena Urioste, a world-class violinist who has performed quite literally all over the world, in many incredible locations. She is also the the founder and Artistic Director of Chamber Music by the Sea, an annual summer chamber music festival, as well as the co-founder of Intermission Sessions, a business that helps musicians unite body, mind, breath, and music-making through yoga and meditation. And yes, she is an experienced Yogi as well. 

We talk about how her discovery of yoga physically and mentally changed her life and inspired her and her friend and fellow co-founder of Intermission Sessions, Melissa White, to encourage musicians to practice self-compassion.

By the way, if you really want to get rid of nagging pains, deal with injury and failure, and gain performance insights from seasoned musicians, this fun contest lays it all out for you! Check it out here:

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Elena Urioste 

https://www.elenaurioste.com

IG: @elenaurioste

Intermission Sessions 

https://www.intermissionsessions.com

IG: @intermissionsessions

Intermission App

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/intermission-app/id1464473222

The Conditioned Musician 

IG: @theconditionedmusician

Today we have Jared Dickerson, a trombonist and co-host of the Upnote, a media co-op hosted by young professional musicians exploring what it means to be an artist in an ever changing industry. 

By the way, if you really want to get rid of nagging pains, deal with injury and failure, and gain performance insights from seasoned musicians, this fun contest lays it all out for you! Check it out here:

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Jared Dickerson:

www.theupnote.com

IG: @theupnote

YouTube: The Upnote

Email: [email protected]

Mike’s life began with open heart surgery at 5 months old. Yeah. I know.

Today, we have Mike Schwartz, a drummer, the head trainer at BodyFit Training Fitzroy, personal trainer, trusted authority of Muso Wellness, and founder of MusicFit. He also plays in the bands Miles Recommends and Robins Avenue. He had boundless enthusiasm for what he does, and I’m so excited to check out Melbourne one day. We talked about one of the most underrated bands in Canada, open heart surgery at 5 months old, and about how you do anything is how you do everything. If you are on the road and you want to begin exercising a little bit at a time, Mike is offering 70% off of online coaching, just mention that David sent you😉 He is AWESOME.

By the way, if you really want to get rid of nagging pains, deal with injury and failure, and gain performance insights from seasoned musicians, this fun contest lays it all out for you! Check it out here:

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Mike Schwartz:

www.therockdr.com

IG: @thedocrocktor

Email: [email protected]

The Conditioned Musician:

IG: @theconditionedmusician

Do you struggle with what others say about you, your playing, and your music?

Good. You are in the right place.

Today we have Emily V, a professional rock and roll violinist who plays face-melting overdriven solos and has toured with an extensive list of incredible musicians. She is TRULY not your typical violinist. How many violinists do you know of that dare to plug their violins into a wah pedal? Exactly. Y'all need to see her rip on Sympathy For The Devil with her band Monkey Finger. It's wild. She looks up to Nita Strauss (don't we all) and it shows.

We talked about breaking her father's violin, why the term "female guitarist" is no longer applicable, and how she figured out rock and roll on an instrument that's *cough cough insert judgemental voice here* "for classical and jazz."

Confidence comes from practicing being confident. Give this one a listen. 

By the way, if you really want to get rid of nagging pains, deal with injury and failure, and gain performance insights from seasoned musicians, this fun contest lays it all out for you! Check it out here:

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Emily V:

@emilyvofficial

http://www.emilyvmusic.com/

The Conditioned Musician:

@theconditionedmusician

Imagine agreeing to play a gig without knowing how to play your instrument. That's exactly what Karen did in high school, scrambling to learn to play the guitar so she could play Day Tripper in a band in front of a large audience. 

Today we have Karen Atkins, award-winning singer/songwriter who has more certifications than I can count, including her massage therapy license and advanced certified bodytalk practitioner. She has been featured on Ted Talks and Good Morning America conscious lifestyle expert who specializes in helping people take better care of themselves and find their optimal state of being.

She is an educator that wants to help you (YES, YOU READING THIS) from feeling tired and broken down all the time. 

By the way, if you really want to get rid of nagging pains, deal with injury and failure, and gain performance insights from seasoned musicians, this fun contest lays it all out for you! Check it out here:

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Karen Atkins:

https://www.karenatkins.com/

https://www.karenatkinsmusic.com/

IG: @karenatkinsofficial

FB: Karen Atkins

The Conditioned Musician:

IG: @theconditionedmusician

Today we have Joseph Conyers, a fraternal twin like myself, the Assistant Principal in the Philadelphia Orchestra, the Music Director of the All City Philadelphia band/choir/orchestra, an adjunct professor at Temple University, a vegan body builder, and in his spare time, Executive Director of Project 440, a non-profit that creates educational programs for student musicians that teach them to use music as a tool to create opportunities for themselves and to give back to their communities.

By the way, if you really want to get rid of nagging pains, deal with injury and failure, and gain performance insights from seasoned musicians, this fun contest lays it all out for you! Check it out here:

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We talk about how he finds time for all of this, why he doesn't cook food for more than 5 minutes, and almost becoming a meteorologist. Yeah. He's awesome. You don't want to miss this one.

Joseph Conyers:

IG: @weather_clef

Project 440:

https://project440.org/

IG: @project_440

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/project440/

The Conditioned Musician:

IG: @theconditionedmusician