The Conductor's Podcast
The Conductor’s Podcast is a space created for conductors and musicians who are curious and interested in learning more about the profession, crafts, industry, and business. The host Chaowen Ting, founder of Girls Who Conductor, has mentored hundreds of conductors from across the globe.
She created the Conductor’s Podcast to share all the behind the scene secrets with you while interviewing conductors, musicians, and business gurus from around the world. Her specialty? Breaking big topics into simple, actionable, step–by–step strategies to help you take action on your big dream, move through the fear that’s holding you back, and have a real impact.
The Conductor's Podcast
3 Biggest Mistakes at Conducting Competitions and Workshops
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Based on my experiences teaching conducting workshops and participating in competitions, the three biggest mistakes are:
1. Worrying so much about the ensemble problems when you are the one causing the problems.
2. Only concerned about your conducting, your vision of the music and fail to connect with musicians.
3. Thinking that it’s only about conducting - how about your leadership styles, interpersonal skills, and the way you present yourself?
