Apr 05 2024 69 mins
Guest: Nikki Abissi, professional trombonist
Key Topics:
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Nikki's musical journey from growing up around NYC to attending Juilliard, New World Symphony, and becoming an orchestral musician
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Dealing with performance anxiety, negative self-talk, and the importance of mindset work
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The "3 envelope" audition preparation strategy
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Bringing a sense of "play" back into music practice
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Losing your professional identity and how to rebuild
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Nikki's invention of the "Extend Bone" slide extension device
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Being newly diagnosed with ADHD as an adult
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The value of normalizing struggles and being vulnerable
Takeaways:
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Have strategies and techniques for audition prep beyond just the music
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Find ways to quiet the analytical brain and focus on performing
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Titles don't matter as much as value you provide - build an authentic platform
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Normalize discussing mental health, mindset, and personal struggles
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Read "Peak" by Anders Ericsson on developing expertise deliberatively
Memorable Quotes: "My other superpower is I don't care about being vulnerable and honest." "Your title doesn't matter. What matters is can you solve a problem for someone."
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