I recently had to prepare a piece for a performance class in a really short amount of time. So I decided to do an experiment. I tested some practice methods for learning a piece quickly to see if they would work in time for me to perform. The result? I did one of the best performance classes I've ever played. So here are the things I did to prep. This episode has an accompanying blog post. Click here to read! Want to learn more about mental practice? Click here! Use code ELEANOR15 for 15% off...
Ever picked up a piece you've played before and struggled to find a fresh spark? Here's how I keep my pieces fresh and interesting! This episode has a blog post to go with it. Read it here. Use code ELEANOR15 for 15% off your Notabl_ practice journal, and level up your focus in your sessions! Click here for your journal. I never recommend anything that I don't love. This contains an affiliate code which means that I receive a commission -- with no extra cost to you! 😊 You can DM...
Let's sit down, and have a cozy chat about the ups and downs of my summer. There is a blog post that goes with this episode. Click here to read. Let me know how your summer went! You can DM me on Tiktok and Insta @eleanor.oboe or email me at eleanor@confidentmusicianing.com. Use code ELEANOR15 for 15% off your Notabl_ practice journal, and level up your focus in your sessions! Click here for your journal. I never recommend anything that I don't love. This contains an affiliate code wh...
I am embarking on my second year at The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. First year was a roller coaster ride. Upon reflection of the past year, here are three things I'm doing differently for second year. This episode has an accompanying blog post. Click here to read. Use code ELEANOR15 for 15% off your Notabl_ practice journal, and level up your focus in your sessions! Click here for your journal. I never recommend anything that I don't love. This contains an affiliate code which ...
This was an amazing opportunity and I'm so happy to share it with you! I was invited by Buffet Crampon, the company that makes my oboe, to perform in Paris for their 200 year anniversary. Here's how it went. This episode has an accompanying blog post. Click here to read. Use code ELEANOR15 for 15% off your Notabl_ practice journal, and level up your focus in your sessions! Click here for your journal. I never recommend anything that I don't love. This contains an affiliate code which ...
Wanna get motivated this autumn? Here are 3 ways to spark that inspiration! This episode has an accompanying blog post. Click here to read! Use code ELEANOR15 for 15% off your Notabl_ practice journal, and level up your focus in your sessions! Click here for your journal. I never recommend anything that I don't love. This contains an affiliate code which means that I receive a commission -- with no extra cost to you! 😊
The next academic year is approaching! Whether that is high school, university, or conservatoire, here are 3 things to prepare for it. This episode has an accompanying blog post. Click here to read! Use code ELEANOR15 for 15% off your Notabl_ practice journal, and level up your focus in your sessions! Click here for your journal. I never recommend anything that I don't love. This contains an affiliate code which means that I receive a commission -- with no extra cost to you! 😊
This was a week long course full of intense rehearsals and a ton of fun. Today we talk about the ins and outs of my experience! This episode has an accompanying blog post. Click here to read! Follow me on Instagram here. Follow me on TikTok here. Use code ELEANOR15 for 15% off your Notabl_ practice journal, and level up your focus in your sessions! Click here for your journal. I never recommend anything that I don't love. This contains an affiliate code which means that I receive a ...
That is a question that most musicians have asked themselves. Today we tackle that question and the idea of "enough." This episode has an accompanying blog post. Click here to read. Use code ELEANOR15 for 15% off your Notabl_ practice journal, and level up your focus in your sessions! Click here for your journal. I never recommend anything that I don't love. This contains an affiliate code which means that I receive a commission -- with no extra cost to you! 😊
Why should musicians introduce themselves to each other? Networking is so important. Here is the story of how an introduction turned into a really exciting opportunity. Click here here to watch me answer Google's most common questions about oboe! This episode is available as a blog post. Click here to read. Use code ELEANOR15 for 15% off your Notabl_ practice journal, and level up your focus in your sessions! Click here for your journal. I never recommend anything that I don't l...
When I moved to the UK to study music, there were a few things that I wasn't expecting. Here are some musical culture shocks about the UK. This episode is available as a blog post. Click here to read! Use code ELEANOR15 for 15% off your Notabl_ practice journal, and level up your focus in your sessions! Click here for your journal. I never recommend anything that I don't love. This contains an affiliate code which means that I receive a commission -- with no extra cost to you! 😊
At first it felt overwhelming -- how was I going to direct myself without the guidance of weekly oboe lessons? After a good number of weeks in, I've started to find routine without that guidance, and I've had some interesting realisations about my practice. Here is how I am managing my time without a teacher. This episode is available as a blog post. Click here to read! Use code ELEANOR15 for 15% off your Notabl_ practice journal, and level up your focus in your sessions! Click here for y...
Summer can be so unstructured. Here is how I am creating structure in my musical journey this summer. This episode is available as a blog post. Click here to read! Use code ELEANOR15 for 15% off your Notabl_ practice journal, and level up your focus in your sessions! Click here for your journal. I never recommend anything that I don't love. This contains an affiliate code which means that I receive a commission -- with no extra cost to you! 😊
Why did we start playing music? For the joy of it. That's what today's episode is all about. This episode is available as a blog post. Click here to read! Use code ELEANOR15 for 15% off your Notabl_ practice journal, and level up your focus in your sessions! Click here for your journal. I never recommend anything that I don't love. This contains an affiliate code which means that I receive a commission -- with no extra cost to you! 😊
It took me by surprise, but I actually felt energised after taking my resit technical exam at my conservatoire. How? Let's talk about it. This episode is available as a blog post. Click here to read. Use code ELEANOR15 for 15% off your Notabl_ practice journal, and level up your focus in your sessions! Click here for your journal. I never recommend anything that I don't love. This contains an affiliate code which means that I receive a commission -- with no extra cost to you! 😊
This year at conservatoire was a roller-coaster ride. I am so grateful for it! Today we dive into three takeaways that I wasn't expecting I would learn. This episode is available as a blog post. Click here to read. Use code ELEANOR15 for 15% off your Notabl_ practice journal, and level up your focus in your sessions! Click here for your journal. I never recommend anything that I don't love. This contains an affiliate code which means that I receive a commission -- with no extr...
What is that one thing that I do to transform my prep? Visualisation. Here is how I do it. This episode is also available as a blog post. Click here to read! Use code ELEANOR15 for 15% off your Notabl_ practice journal, and level up your focus in your sessions! Click here for your journal. I never recommend anything that I don't love. This contains an affiliate code which means that I receive a commission -- with no extra cost to you! 😊
I had so much fun in youth orchestra, and I can't wait to share some things to remember when you start in youth orchestra! This episode is available as a blog post. Click here to read! Use code ELEANOR15 for 15% off your Notabl_ practice journal, and level up your focus in your sessions! Click here for your journal. I never recommend anything that I don't love. This contains an affiliate code which means that I receive a commission -- with no extra cost to you! 😊
When we practice, we tend to think it is just playing our instrument. But that isn't everything! Here are four ways I practice. This episode is available as a blog post. Click here to read! Click here for more on how I mentally practice. Use code ELEANOR15 for 15% off your Notabl_ practice journal, and level up your focus in your sessions! Click here for your journal. I never recommend anything that I don't love. This contains an affiliate code which means that I receive a commi...
I didn't realise how important my pre-performance rituals were until I slacked on them. Here are 3 things I do/say to myself before my performances. This episode is available as a blog post. Click here to read. Use code ELEANOR15 for 15% off your Notabl_ practice journal, and level up your focus in your sessions! Click here for your journal. I never recommend anything that I don't love. This contains an affiliate code which means that I receive a commission -- with no extra cost to ...