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221 Nina DeCesare: Beyond the Notes - Practicing with Purpose and Building a More Inclusive Future

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In this episode, bassist and educator Nina DeCesare shares the mindset and strategies that have helped her build a confident and fulfilling career in music. We explore what it means to practice with purpose, prepare for high-stakes performances, and create lasting change in the industry.

Nina also talks about the Artemis Bass Initiative and how it’s supporting women and non-binary bassists through mentorship, training, and community.

You’ll hear about:

  • Her take on representation, mentorship, and the need for change in the orchestral world, and her work with the Artemis Bass Initiative
  • Simple tools to stay focused and motivated in the practice room
  • How injury deepened Nina’s musicality and reshaped her approach
  • Why switching to “performance mode” is key to confidence
  • A practical tip you can implement today

Are you ready to take your playing and career to the next level and create a life that feels purposeful and joyful? Let’s connect and explore how personalized coaching can support your journey. Click here to schedule your free consultation, and let’s start turning your goals into reality.

Book your free consultation with Renée HERE

Download the transcript from this episode HERE

MORE ABOUT NINA DECESARE

Website: https://www.ninadecesare.com/

YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCS-18Idk_dit0drfsgodU7A

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nina_decesare/?hl=en

Artemis Bass Initiative:

· Website: https://www.artemisbassinitiative.com/

· Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/artemisbassinitiative/?hl=en

Mind Over Finger

Click www.mindoverfinger.com/coaching to book your free consultation with me.

Visit MindOverFinger.com for my online courses as well as free resources on peak performance.

Grab my free workshops and PDF downloads by going to www.mindoverfinger.com/resources.

Connect:

https://www.youtube.com/@MindOverFinger

https://www.facebook.com/mindoverfinger/

https://www.facebook.com/groups/mindoverfinger

https://www.instagram.com/mindoverfinger/

THANK YOU:

Most sincere thank you to composer Jim Stephenson who graciously provided the show’s musical theme: Concerto #1 for Trumpet and Chamber Orchestra – Movement 2: Allegro con Brio, performed by Jeffrey Work, trumpet, and the Lake Forest Symphony, conducted by Jim Stephenson.

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Manage episode 475212196 series 2501164
Content provided by Dr. Renée-Paule Gauthier. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Dr. Renée-Paule Gauthier or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

In this episode, bassist and educator Nina DeCesare shares the mindset and strategies that have helped her build a confident and fulfilling career in music. We explore what it means to practice with purpose, prepare for high-stakes performances, and create lasting change in the industry.

Nina also talks about the Artemis Bass Initiative and how it’s supporting women and non-binary bassists through mentorship, training, and community.

You’ll hear about:

  • Her take on representation, mentorship, and the need for change in the orchestral world, and her work with the Artemis Bass Initiative
  • Simple tools to stay focused and motivated in the practice room
  • How injury deepened Nina’s musicality and reshaped her approach
  • Why switching to “performance mode” is key to confidence
  • A practical tip you can implement today

Are you ready to take your playing and career to the next level and create a life that feels purposeful and joyful? Let’s connect and explore how personalized coaching can support your journey. Click here to schedule your free consultation, and let’s start turning your goals into reality.

Book your free consultation with Renée HERE

Download the transcript from this episode HERE

MORE ABOUT NINA DECESARE

Website: https://www.ninadecesare.com/

YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCS-18Idk_dit0drfsgodU7A

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nina_decesare/?hl=en

Artemis Bass Initiative:

· Website: https://www.artemisbassinitiative.com/

· Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/artemisbassinitiative/?hl=en

Mind Over Finger

Click www.mindoverfinger.com/coaching to book your free consultation with me.

Visit MindOverFinger.com for my online courses as well as free resources on peak performance.

Grab my free workshops and PDF downloads by going to www.mindoverfinger.com/resources.

Connect:

https://www.youtube.com/@MindOverFinger

https://www.facebook.com/mindoverfinger/

https://www.facebook.com/groups/mindoverfinger

https://www.instagram.com/mindoverfinger/

THANK YOU:

Most sincere thank you to composer Jim Stephenson who graciously provided the show’s musical theme: Concerto #1 for Trumpet and Chamber Orchestra – Movement 2: Allegro con Brio, performed by Jeffrey Work, trumpet, and the Lake Forest Symphony, conducted by Jim Stephenson.

  continue reading

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