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
My Thoughts on Conducting Competitions
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I've always thought that I wasn't a good competition type of conductor, until I realized that I actually convinced myself that I wasn't good in a certain area so I didn't need to continue improving myself.
From 2022, I entered La Maestra Competition in Paris, won the 3rd Prize at Kussewitzky Competition 2023 and 2nd Prize at the Mendelssohn Competition 2024. In this season's episodes, I will be sharing more what I've learned in my journey.
But before that, my thoughts on conducting competitions - they are just one of the many events that are going to shape and form your conducting journey.
1. Be super clear why you are doing it, and list your learning objectvies
2. Focus on things we can control
3. Know what you need to be successful
PS. My interview with Lina Gonzalez Granados on organizing your score, time, and journey in Season 1 Episode 38:
https://theconductorspodcast.com/podcast/organize-your-score-time-and-journey-with-lina-gonzalez-granados/
