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The Mind Over Finger Podcast

Renée-Paule Gauthier

Booking Overview

An interview-led show focused on mindful music-making, effective practice, performance, and careers in classical music, featuring performers, educators, and other specialists alongside solo episodes. Strong candidates include accomplished classical musicians, music pedagogues, and authors or experts on performance and sustainable achievement; booking difficulty is medium, with established professional expertise and a clear connection to musicianship likely to matter.

Metrics

Episodes: 271

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 4.9/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000

Listener location: USA

Instagram: 9.4k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

reneepaule@hotmail.com

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Host

Renée-Paule Gauthier - Classical musician and performance coach focused on mindful practice, peak performance, and helping musicians build fulfilling careers.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Accomplished classical performers, music educators, and authors or specialists with relevant expertise in practice, performance, or sustainable achievement.
Required Achievements:  
Principal or other prominent roles in professional orchestras, Notable careers as classical performers, Published books related to music, performance, or high achievement

Recent Guest Discussions

Anthea Kreston - Perfectionism, Career Choices, Purposeful Musical Careers, Creative Practice, And Redefining Success.

Ben Ullery - Curiosity, Lifelong Learning, Visualization, Perfectionism, And Continued Growth As A Musician.

Elizabeth Svoboda - Flow, Energy Management, Recovery, Resilience, And Sustainable Excellence.

Recent Topics

Music, Classical Music, Music Practice, Performance Psychology, Music Careers

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
The Mind Over Finger Podcast
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269 Chronicles of an Adventurous Violinist: Anthea Kreston on Building a Thriving Life and Music Career on Your Own Terms

October 16, 2026

What if the dream job you've worked so hard for isn't the life you actually want? In this candid, funny, and inspiring conversation, internationally acclaimed violinist Anthea Kreston shares the lessons behind her extraordinary career and new memoir, Crescendo: Chronicles of an Adventurous Violinist. From burnout at Curtis to performing with the renowned Artemis Quartet, Anthea reminds us that thriving in music means more than collecting achievements. In this episode, we explore: ·         O...

268 The Audition Is Over. Now What? 6 Steps to Turn Every Audition into Your Next Advantage

October 12, 2026

You spent weeks, maybe months, preparing for an audition. And then, suddenly, it's over. Whether you won, advanced, or didn't get the result you wanted, there's so much more to take away from the experience than a committee's decision. In this episode, I'm sharing six practical steps to help you learn from every audition and turn that experience into valuable preparation for your next win. In this episode, you'll learn: ·         What to do immediately after an audition to capture valuable i...

267 Make Space for What Matters: How to pursue your musical goals while creating space for a life you love

October 02, 2026

What happens when the goals you set no longer fit the life you're actually living? In this first episode of Season 9, we're exploring how to pursue meaningful musical goals while making space for rest, relationships, health, and the things that make you feel fully alive. In this episode: • Reassessing your priorities as your life changes • Creating boundaries around practice and work • Making real space for rest and recovery • Staying process oriented when a project feels overwhelming • Build...

Frequently asked questions

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How do I get in touch with The Mind Over Finger Podcast?

The Mind Over Finger Podcast is hosted by Renée-Paule Gauthier. Its publicly listed email is reneepaule@hotmail.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for The Mind Over Finger Podcast?

The publicly listed email for The Mind Over Finger Podcast: reneepaule@hotmail.com.

How many listeners does The Mind Over Finger Podcast have?

Podseeker estimates The Mind Over Finger Podcast reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for The Mind Over Finger Podcast?

The Mind Over Finger Podcast typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Accomplished classical performers, music educators, and authors or specialists with relevant expertise in practice, performance, or sustainable achievement. Common among recent guests: Principal or other prominent roles in professional orchestras; Notable careers as classical performers; Published books related to music, performance, or high achievement. Recent guests include Anthea Kreston, Ben Ullery, and Elizabeth Svoboda.

How hard is it to get booked on The Mind Over Finger Podcast?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does The Mind Over Finger Podcast cover?

Recent episodes cover Music, Classical Music, Music Practice, Performance Psychology, and Music Careers. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

reneepaule@hotmail.com

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