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Ashley Hall-Tighe: World-Class Trumpeter, Pedagogue, and Life Coach - On Balancing Music, Wellness, and Life

Anthony Plog, host
Eddie Ludema, producer
Date posted: Feb 11, 2025

Ashley Hall-Tighe is a superb trumpeter, musician, educator, and certified life coach. Ashley has an impressive career, having served on the faculties of several universities, including the Longy School of Music of Bard College, and she currently teaches at the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music. But that’s not all – Ashley also works as a coach, helping individuals and groups combine wellness and music. What’s particularly remarkable is her ability to combine her professional life with her personal life. In this episode, we’ll dive into many aspects of her career and her wellness coaching.

Part 1

We begin our conversation in Part 1 by discussing the many chamber music groups Ashley has performed with throughout her career. She shares what she’s learned from these experiences, including the challenge of balancing touring with her family life. From there, we shift our focus to the challenges facing women in music. We also talk about her personal philosophy of living, touching on the importance of balance and setting priorities. One exciting highlight of Ashley’s career is her debut album, Upcycle, and we spend some time discussing the inspiration behind the project. We then take a step back to explore Ashley’s beginnings, specifically how she worked to refine her approach to playing, ultimately becoming more effective as a musician. As our conversation continues, we transition into her wellness training, starting with her work at the Longy School of Music.

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In Part 2 [Subscriber Content], we take a closer look at Ashley’s expertise and coaching training. She walks us through the services she offers on her website, offering insight into her unique approach to combining wellness and music. We also talk about the courses she teaches, including a 16-hour course that’s designed to help musicians and artists thrive. To wrap up, Ashley shares a glimpse into her daily routine, telling us how each morning begins with a cup of coffee and some time for journaling. And for those of you who are curious about where she calls home, she lives in a beautiful log cabin outside of Cincinnati!



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