Episode 18: Optimizing Performance with Aubrey Foard

In this episode of Harmony and Healing, Jazzie interviews Aubrey Foard, the principal tubist of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra. They talk about how Aubrey became an orchestral musician, how people can emotionally be moved by music, the schedule of playing in a professional orchestra, staying resilient on the audition circuit, Aubrey’s health journey, the importance of staying fit for brass playing, tips for healthy eating and staying active as a busy person, the importance of staying organized, and how and when cardio can benefit your playing and be more beneficial than practicing.

Other related episodes are Episode 5 (Finding Time for Exercise), Episode 8 (Navigating Lows), Episode 9 (The Art of Scheduling), Episode 10 (10 Tips for Being Your Best Self), Episode 11 (Running with Kaylee Bernard), and Episode 14 (Physical Therapy with Gregson Pigott)--find them wherever you found this one. 

You can find Aubrey on Facebook and Instagram @aubreyfoard.