Trust the Process Podcast

It is our 100th EPISODE!!!

And I could not be more thrilled about how this interview turned out!

Ashley Hall-Tighe is someone I have wanted to have on the show since before it started.

She was the one that planted the seeds for my journey of self-discovery, especially when it comes to my relationship with music and the trumpet

If you want to learn how to use your time of injury recovery as a time of rediscovery and connection with your instrument...

If you want to gain insight into what might actually be holding back your playing...

If you want to learn how to discover new parts of your identity through music and inner work.

I could not recommend a better way to spend 45 minutes than through watching this episode!!

Connect with Ashley here:

https://www.ashleyhalltighe.com/

https://www.instagram.com/ashleyhalltighe/

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If you are a musician going through injury, a music educator trying to help one, or a musician just trying to make it in life, then you need to listen to EVERY episode of this up and coming show!

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the podcast host or associated parties. Nor is this podcast meant to replace individual instruction given by physicians, psychotherapists, or private instructors.

it is our 100th EPISODE!!!

And I could not be more thrilled about how this interview turned out!

Ashley Hall-Tighe is someone I have wanted to have on the show since before it started.

She was the one that planted the seeds for my journey of self-discovery, especially when it comes to my relationship with music and the trumpet

If you want to learn how to use your time of injury recovery as a time of rediscovery and connection with your instrument...

If you want to gain insight into what might actually be holding back your playing...

If you want to learn how to discover new parts of your identity through music and inner work.

I could not recommend a better way to spend 45 minutes than through watching this episode!!

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If you are a musician going through injury, a music educator trying to help one, or a musician just trying to make it in life, then you need to listen to EVERY episode of this up and coming show!

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the podcast host or associated parties. Nor is this podcast meant to replace individual instruction given by physicians, psychotherapists, or private instructors.

In this episode, Clark Lovell shares five practical and heartfelt ways friends, family, and supporters can help injured musicians through their recovery journey. Whether you're a loved one or a supporter in the music community, these insights provide actionable steps to offer meaningful assistance.

Key Topics
The importance of emotional, tangible, motivational, advocacy, and community support for injured musicians
How to effectively communicate support needs without assumptions or mind-reading
Specific ways to advocate for musicians within educational and professional settings
Building and connecting injured musicians with supportive communities
The nuanced nature of musician injuries and the role of self-advocacy

Final Notes
Clark emphasizes that supporting injured musicians requires compassion, clear communication, and advocacy. The episode encourages supporters to open their hearts, stay informed, and be active participants in the recovery process, reminding us that no one is truly alone on this journey.

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If you are a musician going through injury, a music educator trying to help one, or a musician just trying to make it in life, then you need to listen to EVERY episode of this up and coming show!

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the podcast host or associated parties. Nor is this podcast meant to replace individual instruction given by physicians, psychotherapists, or private instructors.

First of all, I apologize to Ms. Roskell for mispronouncing her last name on the recording (it is pronounced RAWSKell)!! I meant no disrespect and I thoroughly enjoyed our conversation!

Because she REALLY knows her stuff!

She literally wrote the book on it!

She is not only a professor at Trinity Laban Conservatoire in London,

Or the President-Elect of the European Piano Teachers Association

But wrote the book The Complete Pianist and the Essential Piano Techniques Book series as well!

We talked about what it means to truly warm up at the piano

About how a performance injury led her to re-examine every aspect of how she played the piano

And how even with learning the physiology of playing the piano, the ultimate purpose is to be able to access our musical artistry at a higher level.

Keep on keepin' on, and enjoy this episode!

Check out The Roskell Piano Academy website here:
https://www.roskellacademy.com/about/


Check out The Complete Pianist book here: https://www.roskellacademy.com/for-pianists/the-complete-pianist/

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If you are a musician going through injury, a music educator trying to help one, or a musician just trying to make it in life, then you need to listen to EVERY episode of this up and coming show!

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the podcast host or associated parties. Nor is this podcast meant to replace individual instruction given by physicians, psychotherapists, or private instructors.

One of the cool benefits I have with the podcast is sharing what I am learning in my masters program in real time!

One of the key theories and concepts in confidence building for performers is self efficacy.

Self Efficacy (coined by Dr Albert Bandura) is one's belief in their ability to complete a task.

No one who has gone through an injury needs to be reminded of how their confidence took a huge hit after their injury.

In this episode I talk about key ways that have helped me rebuild my self confidence, as well as ways that can help you regain your confidence as you navigate recovery!

Keep on keepin' on!

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If you are a musician going through injury, a music educator trying to help one, or a musician just trying to make it in life, then you need to listen to EVERY episode of this up and coming show!

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the podcast host or associated parties. Nor is this podcast meant to replace individual instruction given by physicians, psychotherapists, or private instructors.

Sometimes the best tool we have against adversity is our own attitude.

Viktor Frankl, who survived the Holocaust, once said "Everything can be taken from a man but one thing: the last of the human freedoms - to choose one's attitude in any given set of circumstances, to choose one's own way."

In today's episode I talk with Josh Rzepka, trumpeter, educator, and content creator, about the experiences he has had with injury throughout his career.

And yeah, there have been a few of them.

He shares what these experiences taught him about leaning on his community, his teachers, and fellow musicians who have experienced injury.

About how important it is for educators to make sure their students are getting credible information about technique online (I'm looking at YOU, trumpeters!)

And how at the end of the day, one of the greatest tools we have for teaching is positive reinforcement coupled with constructive feedback.

Keep on keepin' on!

Check out Josh's youtube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/ ⁨@JoshRzepkaMusic⁩ 

Check out Josh's website here: https://www.joshrzepka.com

Check out Josh's Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/joshrzepka/

Check out Josh's album "Into the Night" here: https://youtu.be/31s9xhqWNKs?si=lOzSRdCvf9sdQKsq

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If you are a musician going through injury, a music educator trying to help one, or a musician just trying to make it in life, then you need to listen to EVERY episode of this up and coming show!

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the podcast host or associated parties. Nor is this podcast meant to replace individual instruction given by physicians, psychotherapists, or private instructors.

This week we hit another Research and Development episode

and this one confirmed everything I have been talking about for the last couple years.

A couple of European researchers (link below) sought out to determine if there were certain psychological risk factors for overuse injuries in athletes (insert musician there)

They measured perfectionistic tendencies, perfectionistic strivings (watch to find out the difference), athletic identity, and coach-athlete relationship.

What they found out was that the athletes that experienced overuse injuries the most were those who scored higher in 3 out of 4 of these categories!

This study confirmed the mission of Musician Unchained and the Trust the Process Podcast – to provide resources to strengthen musicians against these types of factors!

Keep on keepin' on!

Psychological risk profile for overuse injuries in sport: An exploratory study, (2021) by Martin, Johnson, McCall, and Ivarsson
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33787453/

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If you are a musician going through injury, a music educator trying to help one, or a musician just trying to make it in life, then you need to listen to EVERY episode of this up and coming show!

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the podcast host or associated parties. Nor is this podcast meant to replace individual instruction given by physicians, psychotherapists, or private instructors.

Imagine having a normal day with your family, and you get a call:

"you have a brain tumor"

As a musician, and more importantly, as a human, that would rock your world.

Dr Amy Lee Gabbitas (my former boss) shares with me how she was able to go through major brain surgery...

How she learned to walk again...

How she found other passions through teaching...

And how she was able to eventually return to the stage and play music that had helped her through her recovery.

Many of you have reached out to me asking to have some on the show who may not have gone through a performance injury, but instead have had a health challenge that affected your ability to play

Amy and I sincerely hope that her story brings you some hope and healing through your recovery journey!

Keep on keepin' on!

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If you are a musician going through injury, a music educator trying to help one, or a musician just trying to make it in life, then you need to listen to EVERY episode of this up and coming show!

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the podcast host or associated parties. Nor is this podcast meant to replace individual instruction given by physicians, psychotherapists, or private instructors.

THANK YOU for listening to the show!

As promised, copy and paste this link into your browser for 3 Exercises I take my 1-1 coaching clients through:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1OqEclwNWOlLgWlrnXXhu850zTsRopb4B/view?usp=sharing

In this episode I wanted to give you some tangibles.

What can you DO while you are going through your injury recovery?

Because it can get pretty dang lonely and tough when you can't play, amiright?

One of the ways I passed the time was by doing a lot more reading and listening to audio books!

Here are 5 books that I came across early on in my recovery journey that CHANGED the game for me!

Keep on keepin' on!

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If you are a musician going through injury, a music educator trying to help one, or a musician just trying to make it in life, then you need to listen to EVERY episode of this up and coming show!

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the podcast host or associated parties. Nor is this podcast meant to replace individual instruction given by physicians, psychotherapists, or private instructors.

Could the pain you're feeling while performing have NOTHING to do with your technique?

Dr Nancy Taylor, UTEP Trumpet Professor AND Occupational Therapist shares simple ways we live our life...

That are actually hurting your playing!

AND, how to fix them!

Dr Taylor is a legend in the trumpet world, and I am SO excited for you to hear our conversation!

Keep on keepin' on!

Follow Dr Taylor on IG here: https://www.instagram.com/nancytaylortrumpet/

Here is the research article I mentioned about Alexander technique:

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/51763223_Incidence_of_injury_and_attitudes_to_injury_management_in_skilled_flute_players?enrichId=rgreq-495128bd6e797d1d1012058ef227f233-XXX&enrichSource=Y292ZXJQYWdlOzUxNzYzMjIzO0FTOjk4ODAxNjQ1Nzg1MDk3QDE0MDA1Njc1NTY2MDc%3D&el=1_x_3&_esc=publicationCoverPdf

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If you are a musician going through injury, a music educator trying to help one, or a musician just trying to make it in life, then you need to listen to EVERY episode of this up and coming show!

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the podcast host or associated parties. Nor is this podcast meant to replace individual instruction given by physicians, psychotherapists, or private instructors.