The mental side of audition preparation with LA Phil cellist, Gloria Lum

My guest this week is cellist, Gloria Lum. Gloria has been a member of the Los Angeles Philharmonic since 1985, and in her 30 plus years with the orchestra has performed all over the world, and for many of the world’s best conductors.  A frequent participant in the LA Phil’s Chamber Music series, she has appeared with André Previn, Emanuel Ax, Lars Vogt, and Joshua Bell. Gloria also currently teaches cello and chamber music at Occidental College.

In addition to her impressive performance career and reputation, Gloria is the founder of Audition Confidential, a program that helps cellists train more efficiently for auditions through detailed techniques and strategies, both musical and mental. 

In this interview we discuss the inspiration for Gloria’s program, what she has seen in her many years serving on audition committees for the LA Phil, and how she helps students strengthen their mental approach to performance. 

Gloria is a kind, passionate educator and mentor, and offers a lot of valuable advice for musicians at all stages of performance preparation.