Tim Higgins on Winning the Job, Finding Your Sound, and Staying Inspired
The Long Game Every Musician Needs to Play:Tim Higgins on Winning the Job, Finding Your Sound, and Staying Inspired The Mind Over Finger Podcast Episode 242 In this inspiring backstage pass conversation, Tim Higgins, principal trombone of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and acclaimed composer, arranger, and educator, shares the real work behind long-term success in music. Whether you're preparing for auditions or building artistic depth in your playing, this episode offers mindset shifts and practical tools you can apply today. In this episode, you’ll learn: • What Tim believes is at the core of audition success and how to train it with consistency • How to build and refine your sound concept over time • The surprising mindset that keeps him inspired after years in the job • Why technique is only part of the equation and how to think like an artist • How he navigates vulnerability, identity, and self-worth in a high-pressure career • The one thing he’d tell any musician working toward a big goal this year • Why long-term growth is not just possible, but powerful Whether you're chasing a job, deepening your artistry, or trying to stay motivated in the middle of it all this is a conversation you’ll want to revisit. Book your FREE Music Mastery Experience Discovery Call with Renée at www.mindoverfinger.com/mme Book your free consultation with Renée at www.mindoverfinger.com/coaching Download the transcript from this episode at http://tinyurl.com/MOFPTRANSCRIPTS 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: / @mindoverfinger / mindoverfinger / mindoverfinger / mindoverfinger

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