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Self Management and Mindset for Musicians - by Mike del Ferro

Self Management and Mindset for Musicians - by Mike del Ferro

De : Mike del Ferro - Pianist & World Traveler
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Host: Mike del Ferro | International Award-Winning Pianist & World Traveler.


"As long as you don't have a manager, you are your own manager"


Based on the highly successful clinic that has already helped thousands of artists worldwide, this podcast is the essential toolkit for musicians of any genre who are ready to take control of their careers.


Join Mike del Ferro as he distills decades of experience into short, high-impact episodes. Going beyond just logistics, this show tackles the crucial combination of practical Self-Management, strategic Networking, and the resilient Mindset required to thrive in the modern music industry.


What you’ll learn:

  • How to organize your career without a team.
  • The art of authentic networking.
  • Mental strategies for longevity and success.


The Inner Game (The Mind): Mike dives deep into the internal hurdles that hold musicians back. From overcoming stage fright and insecurity to optimizing your practice routine, he offers specific tools to build your confidence. You will find advice on handling rejection, staying motivated, and much more mindset tips designed to keep you mentally strong.


Get in touch: For private online sessions, access to monthly free Q&A sessions, or to request specific topics, email: clinics@mikedelferro.com


Explore Mike's Music: Music Videos | Piano Transcriptions (PDF)

Podcast Episodes | Bio | Tour Dates | https://www.mikedelferro.com


Mike also hosts another Podcast: "Mike del Ferro - Pianist and World Traveller". Listen to Mike’s travel stories, interviews with fascinating people he has been encountering on his international journey, some psychology for musicians , humor and much more. Listen on your favorite Podcast app: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2109345

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  • 51 The Mind Trap: Why Your Concert Feels Different From How It Sounds

    51 The Mind Trap: Why Your Concert Feels Different From How It Sounds
    Oct 9 2026

    Have you ever walked off stage sure it was a disaster, only to find the recording sounded great? Or felt on top of the world, and then heard that you were rushing the whole time? I’ve fallen for this more times than I can count, and I think almost every musician does.

    In this episode I talk about the “mind trap”: the gap between how a concert feels on stage and how it actually sounds. I explain why your feelings in the moment are unreliable, and I share the approach I use after every gig

    Send me a text message with your comments, questions and requests for topics

    Find Mike's Music, Schedule, Podcasts, Sheet Music (PDF's) and Socials on www.mikedelferro.com

    For private online Sessions and Webinars, requests for Topics or other Questions, Email to: clinics@mikedelferro.com

    Or send a Voice Message on Speakpipe: https://www.speakpipe.com/mikedelferro

    Join the forum/user groups on Telegram.

    I also host another, personal Podcast: "The Mike del Ferro Podcast". Listen my Mike’s travel stories, interviews with fascinating people I have been encountering on my international journey, some psychology for musicians , humor and much more. Listen on your favorite Podcast app

    Mike del Ferro's YouTube Channel

    Listen to Mike on Spotify / Apple Music and Tidal

    Instagram

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    Piano Transcriptions / SheetMusic and PDF's as played by Mike

    Piano Tutorials

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    7 min
  • 50 Slow Down to Play Fast: The Biggest Practice Mistake

    50 Slow Down to Play Fast: The Biggest Practice Mistake
    Sep 25 2026

    Want to play fast? Stop practicing fast. In this episode of Self Management and Mindset for Musicians, I explain why slow practice is the quickest route to speed, accuracy and confidence on your instrument.

    When you practice at full tempo before you're ready, you're practicing mistakes, and unlearning them costs you weeks. When you practice slowly and with focus, using a metronome, your brain can map every movement correctly the first time. That way you master difficult passages in less time, and they stay in your hands.

    In this episode:

    • Why "almost right" is the most expensive habit in practice
    • What the world-class musicians I've met on every continent have in common
    • My four-step method: choose 8–16 bars, start at half tempo, play five clean repetitions, then increase by 5–10%
    • A challenge to try on your own "impossible" passage this week

    If you want to play fast tomorrow, you have to play slow today.

    Subscribe so you don't miss the next episode, and find more at mikedelferro.com.

    #practicetips #musicianmindset #jazzpiano


    Send me a text message with your comments, questions and requests for topics

    Find Mike's Music, Schedule, Podcasts, Sheet Music (PDF's) and Socials on www.mikedelferro.com

    For private online Sessions and Webinars, requests for Topics or other Questions, Email to: clinics@mikedelferro.com

    Or send a Voice Message on Speakpipe: https://www.speakpipe.com/mikedelferro

    Join the forum/user groups on Telegram.

    I also host another, personal Podcast: "The Mike del Ferro Podcast". Listen my Mike’s travel stories, interviews with fascinating people I have been encountering on my international journey, some psychology for musicians , humor and much more. Listen on your favorite Podcast app

    Mike del Ferro's YouTube Channel

    Listen to Mike on Spotify / Apple Music and Tidal

    Instagram

    Facebook

    Piano Transcriptions / SheetMusic and PDF's as played by Mike

    Piano Tutorials

    Twitter
    ...
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    6 min
  • 49 Your Contact List / Data Base Is a Lifeline — Here's My System

    49 Your Contact List / Data Base Is a Lifeline — Here's My System
    Sep 8 2026

    Your contact list can make or break your career as a touring musician — so why do so many artists still keep it all in their head? In this episode I break down the exact 6-element system I use to build and maintain an efficient contact database, so nothing falls through the cracks:

    1. Contact Name
    2. Role/Organization
    3. Timing Strategy (when to reach out before their season/festival)
    4. Email Address
    5. City
    6. Country

    Consistency is everything — do this right and your network becomes an asset instead of a mess of scattered emails.

    Send me a text message with your comments, questions and requests for topics

    Find Mike's Music, Schedule, Podcasts, Sheet Music (PDF's) and Socials on www.mikedelferro.com

    For private online Sessions and Webinars, requests for Topics or other Questions, Email to: clinics@mikedelferro.com

    Or send a Voice Message on Speakpipe: https://www.speakpipe.com/mikedelferro

    Join the forum/user groups on Telegram.

    I also host another, personal Podcast: "The Mike del Ferro Podcast". Listen my Mike’s travel stories, interviews with fascinating people I have been encountering on my international journey, some psychology for musicians , humor and much more. Listen on your favorite Podcast app

    Mike del Ferro's YouTube Channel

    Listen to Mike on Spotify / Apple Music and Tidal

    Instagram

    Facebook

    Piano Transcriptions / SheetMusic and PDF's as played by Mike

    Piano Tutorials

    Twitter
    ...
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    7 min
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Great podcast, great content, very very clear and precise.
Thanks a lot mister del Ferro.

Great podcast!

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