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Align Your Mind

Chelsea Tanner

Align Your Mind is a podcast dedicated to helping musicians and creatives thrive in their lives and careers. My name is Chelsea Tanner (flutist and mindset coach for creatives) and I can't wait for you to come on this journey with me. If you want to learn to love your own life, self and feel more confident in every way, this podcast is for YOU. I can't wait to go on this adventure with you!

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Monday · 22 min
Is music school worth it?
In this episode, we talk about one of the debated topics: is music school worth it? If you enjoyed this episode, or you have been enjoying this podcast, tell a friend about it! I’d love to spread the word! Interested in coaching? Book a Preliminary Call Check out the YouTube Channel Rate and Review on Apple Podcasts! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 *The Skool Community has ended. If you are interested in working with Chelsea, please visit www.chelseatanner.com or book a call with the link above!
October 19 · 21 min
Host Energy
In this episode, we talk about "host energy" and how to apply it to performances, auditions, conversations, and your own human experience. If you enjoyed this episode, or you have been enjoying this podcast, tell a friend about it! I’d love to spread the word! Interested in coaching? Book a Preliminary Call Check out the YouTube Channel Rate and Review on Apple Podcasts! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 *The Skool Community has ended. If you are interested in working with Chelsea, please visit www.chelseatanner.com or book a call with the link above!
October 12 · 30 min
The Insecurity Tax 💰
In this episode, I talk about the insecurity tax. This is the tax we pay when we outsource our validation. Listen to find out how this shows up and how much time/money/energy it's costing you! If you enjoyed this episode, or you have been enjoying this podcast, tell a friend about it! I’d love to spread the word! Interested in coaching? Book a Preliminary Call Check out the YouTube Channel Rate and Review on Apple Podcasts! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 *The Skool Community has ended. If you are interested in working with Chelsea, please visit www.chelseatanner.com or book a call with the link above!
October 5 · 23 min
You've probably had this Gilmore Girls Moment...
In this episode, we are drawing from one of my favorite shows: Gilmore Girls. Specifically, when Rory is told, "you don't got it" by a mentor of hers. We've all had to handle moments like this. Listen to find out how. If you enjoyed this episode, or you have been enjoying this podcast, tell a friend about it! I’d love to spread the word! Interested in coaching? Book a Preliminary Call Check out the YouTube Channel Rate and Review on Apple Podcasts! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 *The Skool Community has ended. If you are interested in working with Chelsea, please visit www.chelseatanner.com or book a call with the link above!
September 28 · 18 min
Coaching Concepts in Teaching Music
In this episode, we talk about philosophies I've gained from coaching and how they transfer to teaching music. If you enjoyed this episode, or you have been enjoying this podcast, tell a friend about it! I’d love to spread the word! Interested in coaching? Book a Preliminary Call Check out the YouTube Channel Rate and Review on Apple Podcasts! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 *The Skool Community has ended. If you are interested in working with Chelsea, please visit www.chelseatanner.com or book a call with the link above!
September 21 · 29 min
Thoughts Create Feelings (And why this concept will change your life)
In this episode, we talk about the philosophy that our thoughts and how our brain interprets our world creates our feelings. This concept fundamentally changed my life and how I was able to move on from rejection and gain my power back in my music career. If you enjoyed this episode, or you have been enjoying this podcast, tell a friend about it! I’d love to spread the word! Interested in coaching? Book a Preliminary Call Check out the YouTube Channel Rate and Review on Apple Podcasts! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 *The Skool Community has ended. If you are interested in working with Chelsea, please visit www.chelseatanner.com or book a call with the link above!
September 14 · 18 min
Becoming an Unshakeable Musician
In this episode, we talk about what it means to be an unshakeable musician. Not in the sense that you'll never make a mistake again, but rather how you respond to those mistakes/mishaps/rejections. This is what makes careers sustainable. Check out the Workshop Replay If you enjoyed this episode, or you have been enjoying this podcast, tell a friend about it! I’d love to spread the word! Interested in coaching? Book a Preliminary Call Check out the YouTube Channel Rate and Review on Apple Podcasts! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 *The Skool Community has ended. If you are interested in working with Chelsea, please visit www.chelseatanner.com or book a call with the link above!
September 7 · 16 min
What is Coaching Like?
In this episode, I go into what coaching is actually like. I used to say it is like private lessons for your brain, but you'll find out why I don't think that way anymore. If you enjoyed this episode, or you have been enjoying this podcast, tell a friend about it! I’d love to spread the word! Interested in coaching? Book a Preliminary Call Check out the YouTube Channel Rate and Review on Apple Podcasts! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 *The Skool Community has ended. If you are interested in working with Chelsea, please visit www.chelseatanner.com or book a call with the link above!
August 31 · 17 min
I filled 20 journals in 6 years... here's why.
In this episode, I talk about journaling and self-coaching. Getting to know yourself is one of the most important things you can ever do for yourself. Listen to find out how to do this and make it a daily practice. If you enjoyed this episode, or you have been enjoying this podcast, tell a friend about it! I’d love to spread the word! Interested in coaching? Book a Preliminary Call Check out the YouTube Channel Rate and Review on Apple Podcasts! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 *The Skool Community has ended. If you are interested in working with Chelsea, please visit www.chelseatanner.com or book a call with the link above!
August 24 · 21 min
Run toward what you want... (and don't make art on defense...)
In this episode, we talk about my FAVORITE quote: Run toward what you want, not away from what you don't. AND how that applies to every level of your life and career as a musician/artist/creative/human. If you enjoyed this episode, or you have been enjoying this podcast, tell a friend about it! I’d love to spread the word! Interested in coaching? Book a Preliminary Call Check out the YouTube Channel Rate and Review on Apple Podcasts! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 *The Skool Community has ended. If you are interested in working with Chelsea, please visit www.chelseatanner.com or book a call with the link above!
August 17 · 21 min
Your Career in Seasons
In this episode, I talk about how to think of your career in seasons. Most of the time we don't think of building taking time, but here we talk about laying the foundation of a sustainable career intentionally. If you enjoyed this episode, or you have been enjoying this podcast, tell a friend about it! I’d love to spread the word! Interested in coaching? Book a Preliminary Call Check out the YouTube Channel Rate and Review on Apple Podcasts! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 *The Skool Community has ended. If you are interested in working with Chelsea, please visit www.chelseatanner.com or book a call with the link above!
August 10 · 20 min
Getting Started on Social Media
In this episode, we are going to be talking about the lies our brains tell us when we get started. If you enjoyed this episode, or you have been enjoying this podcast, tell a friend about it! I’d love to spread the word! Interested in coaching? Book a Preliminary Call Check out the YouTube Channel Rate and Review on Apple Podcasts! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 *The Skool Community has ended. If you are interested in working with Chelsea, please visit www.chelseatanner.com or book a call with the link above!
August 3 · 41 min
Is performing self-indulgent?
In this episode, I go on a rampage of love for what I do. Performing is not self-indulgent. Teaching is not a waste of time (no matter if your students practice). Find the deeper meaning. If you enjoyed this episode, or you have been enjoying this podcast, tell a friend about it! I’d love to spread the word! Interested in coaching? Book a Preliminary Call Check out the YouTube Channel Rate and Review on Apple Podcasts! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 *The Skool Community has ended. If you are interested in working with Chelsea, please visit www.chelseatanner.com or book a call with the link above!
July 27 · 22 min
Why I love coaching...
In this episode, I tell my story. I was asked by somebody on a preliminary call what I loved about coaching. We didn't have an extra 20 mins to chat, but I thought I'd share with everyone! If you enjoyed this episode, or you have been enjoying this podcast, tell a friend about it! I’d love to spread the word! Interested in coaching? Book a Preliminary Call Check out the YouTube Channel Rate and Review on Apple Podcasts! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 *The Skool Community has ended. If you are interested in working with Chelsea, please visit www.chelseatanner.com or book a call with the link above!
July 20 · 26 min
Direct to Consumer Music: Why Posting on Social Media Will Build Confidence
In this episode, we talk about the unwritten rules that music school imposes on our social media presence, why posting will skyrocket your confidence (ultimately), and why it is vital to show who we are as artists right now. How to Run Your Music Career Like a Business If you enjoyed this episode, or you have been enjoying this podcast, tell a friend about it! I’d love to spread the word! Interested in coaching? Book a Preliminary Call Check out the YouTube Channel Rate and Review on Apple Podcasts! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 *The Skool Community has ended. If you are interested in working with Chelsea, please visit www.chelseatanner.com or book a call with the link above!
July 13 · 30 min
5 things to do to set up your music career... (before leaving school)
In this episode, I break down 5 ways you can set up your music career before leaving school. These things can ALL be practiced, and the better you get at them, the more money you will make. 100%. Run Your Career Like a Business Workshop Details If you enjoyed this episode, or you have been enjoying this podcast, tell a friend about it! I’d love to spread the word! Interested in coaching? Book a Preliminary Call Check out the YouTube Channel Rate and Review on Apple Podcasts! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 *The Skool Community has ended. If you are interested in working with Chelsea, please visit www.chelseatanner.com or book a call with the link above!
July 6 · 20 min
The 4-Hat Framework for running your career like a business
In this episode, I talk about my 4-hat framework for having a career as a musician in the 2026. These are essential to organize your tasks, time, mindset, and more. Learn what they are and how you can implement them... Run Your Music Career Like a Business Workshop If you enjoyed this episode, or you have been enjoying this podcast, tell a friend about it! I’d love to spread the word! Interested in coaching? Book a Preliminary Call Check out the YouTube Channel Rate and Review on Apple Podcasts! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 *The Skool Community has ended. If you are interested in working with Chelsea, please visit www.chelseatanner.com or book a call with the link above!
June 29 · 25 min
5 ways to immediately improve your playing without practicing more
In this episode, we talk about the ways you can improve your playing without putting in more hours than you already are. These are all CRUCIAL mindset shifts. If you have ever felt like you have to "get out of your own way" this episode is for you. If you enjoyed this episode, or you have been enjoying this podcast, tell a friend about it! I’d love to spread the word! Interested in coaching? Book a Preliminary Call Check out the YouTube Channel Rate and Review on Apple Podcasts! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 *The Skool Community has ended. If you are interested in working with Chelsea, please visit www.chelseatanner.com or book a call with the link above!
June 22 · 1 hr 27 min
Money Mindset as a Musician with Kelly Riordan
In this episode, I interview Kelly Riordan who is the founder of Outside the Bachs. She runs an incredible program helping musicians build a full-time music studio. We talk about the mindset behind running your own business and taking charge of your own career. Follow Kelly on Instagram Check out Outside the Bachs If you enjoyed this episode, or you have been enjoying this podcast, tell a friend about it! I’d love to spread the word! Interested in coaching? Book a Preliminary Call Check out the YouTube Channel Rate and Review on Apple Podcasts! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 *The Skool Community has ended. If you are interested in working with Chelsea, please visit www.chelseatanner.com or book a call with the link above!
June 15 · 31 min
The Mindset Behind a Portfolio Career
In this episode, we talk about what it takes (mentally/emotionally) to have a portfolio career in music. AND why it goes against what we are sometimes taught in music school. Register for the workshop! June 20th, 2026 : chelseatanner.kit.com/portfoliomusicianmindset If you enjoyed this episode, or you have been enjoying this podcast, tell a friend about it! I’d love to spread the word! Interested in coaching? Book a Preliminary Call Check out the YouTube Channel Rate and Review on Apple Podcasts! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 *The Skool Community has ended. If you are interested in working with Chelsea, please visit www.chelseatanner.com or book a call with the link above!

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