
Chelsea Tanner
Mindset coach for musicians in Los Angeles
| Hourly rate range | $100 to $150 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Creatives |
| Also coaches | Life coach |
| Based in | Los Angeles, California, United States |
Chelsea Tanner is a flutist and mindset coach who helps musicians build confidence and move past imposter syndrome. She is based in Los Angeles. She has spoken at over 30 conferences and universities on mindset tools, performance anxiety and practicing. She hosts a podcast with over 80 episodes on musician mindset. She also teaches flute, both online and in the Los Angeles and Long Beach area.
What Chelsea helps with
Chelsea works with musicians on confidence and the mindset side of a music career.
- Imposter syndrome
- Building lasting confidence as a musician
- Performance anxiety
- Mindset tools for musicians
- Getting more out of practicing
Who Chelsea works with
Chelsea coaches musicians who want more confidence in their playing, their careers and their lives. Her work also speaks to players who deal with imposter syndrome and performance anxiety.
Background and qualifications
Chelsea Tanner is a flutist who has taught private lessons since 2009. She has served on the faculties of Penn State University and SUNY Potsdam's Crane School of Music. She is now on the flute faculty at the Colburn Community School in Los Angeles and keeps a private studio in Long Beach, California. She was head of the flute platform at tonebase, where she planned all content and taught 7 courses. She also worked on productions with flutists such as Jasmine Choi, Marina Piccinini and Carol Wincenc.
Chelsea Tanner pricing
Programs and services
- One-on-one mindset coaching for musicians
- Flute lessons online and in person
- DIY Confidence Course
- Podcast on musician mindset
- Speaking engagements
Chelsea Tanner reviews
The CoachVouch take
She is a working flute teacher and former head of the tonebase flute platform who also coaches musicians on mindset.
Best for musicians who want to ditch imposter syndrome and build confidence in their playing and careers.
Common questions
How much does Chelsea Tanner charge?
Coaching with Chelsea runs $100 to $150 an hour. Message Chelsea from this page for an exact quote.
What does Chelsea Tanner help with?
Chelsea Tanner helps with imposter syndrome, building lasting confidence as a musician, performance anxiety and mindset tools for musicians.
Does Chelsea Tanner teach flute as well as coach?
Yes. She teaches private flute lessons online and in the Los Angeles and Long Beach area.
Does Chelsea Tanner speak at events?
Yes.
How do I contact Chelsea Tanner?
Send Chelsea a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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