Flute 360

Flute 360 | Episode 263: “You Bring Value to the Table with Arthur Breur” Listen to today’s episode if you need a boost of inspiration! We discuss topics, such as… Your Value as an Individual Small Chamber of Commerce Seeking Musical Opportunities Outside of Your Musical Circle And More! Arthur Breur is not only a musician, but he’s a composer and a website guru. He brings tons of value to today’s discussion, and it’s a must-listen episode! Enjoy! Episode 263 – Resources Mentioned:  Do you need a website revamp? Are you boggled with what to do with your site? Join us 9/30/23 for a workshop session with Arthur Breur! Click here! Need a time to pick Heidi’s brain? Click here! Additional Resources: Carolyn Nussbaum Music Company – Your One-Stop Flute Shop! Guest’s Links: Arthur Breur’s Website FireSpike FireSpike’s Facebook Arthur Breur – Composer for Hire! Melodology Podcast - Click Here! Composer in Residence's Website Follow Heidi! Follow Flute 360 via TikTok! Follow Flute 360 via Instagram! Follow

Flute 360 | Episode 262: “Help! I don’t have time for…” Are your personal and professional goals falling to the wayside? Does it feel like you are getting boughed down by life’s minutiae and you don’t have the time for the goals that really hold importance for you in your life? Do you ever feel like you don’t have enough time to practice? Does it ever feel like time is escaping you, and you don’t know where it’s going? What about making or finding time to achieve your big career goals? You aren’t alone. Time, money, and energy are all finite resources and how we utilize these resources will greatly help towards reaching your personal and professional goals! Listen to today’s candid conversation about time management skills brought to you from a unique and fresh perspective. Lastly, you are invited to Saturday, September 30th’s session from 11 AM to 1 PM CT for a website workshop, and a flute masterclass! Our special guest is Arthur Breur, and this is truly a one-of-a-kind workshop that Flute 360 has never hos

Flute 360 | Episode 261: “What Makes You Unique?” Are you seeking out a change in your life and, or music career? Are you wanting something different for your musical path, but are unsure of what that is for you? In this solo episode, Heidi walks you through FOUR exercises to help you gain the clarity that you need for this upcoming season. Whether you are seeking a slight change or a more significant change for your musical path, these activities will give you the clarity that you need. Topics that are included in today’s talk include: -Pivoting and what that looks like. -Seeking a change can be challenging at times. -Pause and reflect to take an inventory of what you’ve done, who you are, and where you want to go before taking more action. -Action leads to clarity. -Exercise 1: What are your 40 value points? -Exercise 2: Funnel activity to discover how you are 1 of 1! -Exercise 3: Venn diagram – What are your four circles? -Exercise 4: What is your origin story? Notice the breadcrumbs! We hope that this epi

Flute 360 | Episode 260: "Thinking of the Big Picture with Dr. Erika Boysen!" Do you want to sit back and enjoy a candid flute talk with two flute friends? Well, you can with E260! Drs. Erika Boysen & Heidi Kay Begay talk everything flute in a fun, intimate setting. Listen to Erika’s life as a mom, flute professor, and creative artist so you can find the inspiration that you need for your new 2023-2024 academic year! Episode 260 – Resources Mentioned: Do you dream of being in a flute community that you can call your own? Click here! Need a time to pick Heidi’s brain? Click here! Additional Resources: Carolyn Nussbaum Music Company – Your One-Stop Flute Shop! Visit the Wm.S. Haynes’ Website! Guest’s Links: Erika’s Website Facebook Instagram YouTube Follow Heidi! Follow Flute 360 via TikTok! Follow Flute 360 via Instagram! Follow Flute 360 via Twitter! Follow Flute 360 via LinkedIn! Follow Flute 360 via Facebook! Join the Flute 360 Newsletter! Join the Flute 360’s Accelerator Program Here! Subscrib

Flute 360 | Episode 259: “Stepping into Confidence with Dr. Brielle Frost!” Drs. Brielle Frost and Heidi Kay Begay have a fun chat about academia, studio building, performance anxiety, and more! If you are wanting to say “bye-bye” to stage fright, and “hello” to confidence, then this episode is for you! Brielle offers one amazing tip that has never been shared through the Flute 360 Podcast before, and it’s a great nugget! Use this tip today to start seeing huge strides in conquering your performance anxiety! Also, Brielle and Heidi have tons of fun giggling about a massage story that’s too good not to share! Want to hear all the details, then click “play” and listen to E259 now! Enjoy! Episode 259 – Resources Mentioned: Join the Flute 360’s Accelerator Program Here! Flute 360’s Sponsor: Carolyn Nussbaum Music Company – Your One-Stop Flute Shop! Guest’s Links: Brielle’s Website Facebook Instagram YouTube Follow Heidi! Follow Flute 360 via TikTok! Follow Flute 360 via Instagram! Follow Flute 360 via Twi

Flute 360 | Episode 258: “A Road Trip to NFA 2023” Come say “hi” to me, Flute 360 guests, Flute 360 listeners, and Carolyn Nussbaum at Booth #509 in Phoenix, Arizona for the NFA 2023 Convention! Are you traveling to NFA and you want to catch-up with some amazing Flute 360 content? Then definitely check-out my guest’s shows that are listed below! Whether you are flying or driving, listening to some 360 content can definitely get you even more excited for this convention in Phoenix! We can’t wait to see you! *Please note, this schedule was updated on 8/2/23 at 9:30 AM / MT. Thanks!  THURSDAY, 8/3: 11:00 AM MT, Rachel Mellis, E129 1:00 PM MT, Dr. Brielle Frost, Episode Coming Soon! 1:30 PM MT, Professor Michael Lynn, E245 3:00 PM MT, Dr. Rachel Taylor Geier,  E241  4:30 PM MT, Dr. Cobus du Toit, E59 & E73 FRIDAY, 8/4: 10:00 AM MT, Dr. Korinne Smith, E244 10:30 AM MT, Dr. Katherine Emeneth, E183 & E256 2:15 PM MT, Carol Wincenc, E9 2:30 PM MT, Nicole Chamberlain, E33 4:00 PM MT, Amy Taylor, E148 SATUR

Flute 360 | Episode 257: “A Holistic Approach to Music Making with Emma Shubin” Body movement in music performance is often a hotly debated topic.  We may find ourselves inquiring, “Is my movement getting in the way of my performance?” or “Do I need more movement in order to avoid looking stiff or robotic?” Emma Shubin’s answer to this argument is simple.  Since recently beginning her Ph.D. at the University of Luxembourg, Emma has dived into research on how music and movement affect instrumental learning in the early years. She strives to support the idea that movement is a tool waiting to be accessed through the embodiment of our whole authentic selves. Emma’s words will inspire you to reimagine your approach to music-making. If this topic resonates with you, then the Flute 360 Accelerator Program is the perfect community for you! Join us for our next Flute 360 Accelerator Program meetup! It’s scheduled for Saturday, July 29, 2023 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM / CT! If you register for the month of July, then yo

Flute 360 | Episode 256: “Build a Thriving Music Studio with Dr. Katherine Emeneth” If you are feeling overwhelmed with trying to build your own private music studio or with another rejection from a music professor position, we get it and we know who can help!  Dr. Katherine Emeneth has a golden heart of servitude and genuinely wants to see you and your studio flourish. She has made it her mission to flip the script and show the world that being a private music teacher is nothing less than being a rockstar. Here you will obtain concrete steps on how to recruit students and thrive as an educator, as well as feel seen for who you are.  Sometimes life’s challenges require us to pivot. In these moments we must remember through the grieving process, that this by no means signifies failure. Take this opportunity to step into your unique career alongside Dr. Katherine Emeneth through her year long program tailored for teachers just like you. Please feel welcome to schedule a 30 minute phone call here in which Kather

Flute 360 | Episode 255: “Claim Your Corner of the Music Industry with Bree Noble” Are you a struggling artist looking to become a full-fledged working musician?  Are you dreaming of leaving your 9 to 5 behind to follow your passion?  In this episode, Bree Noble shares how her own trials and tribulations in life lead her to write her own music industry playbook.  Bree is an entrepreneur and music marketing coach. She hosts The Profitable Musician Podcast and the Female Entrepreneur Musician Podcast and offers tons of valuable programs to help musicians with marketing and business through her Profitable Musician Academy online. Listen to hear Bree’s unadulterated wisdom on how to make this monumental transition! Does this topic resonate with you? Is this your current season for your flute career or business? If so, then the Flute 360 Accelerator Program is perfect for you! Join a community where you will make lasting contacts, friends, and start moving the needle forward for your dream flute career! Join us fo

Flute 360 | Episode 254: “A Holistic Approach to Flute Playing with Diogo Soares!” It can be easy to lose touch with our own unique voice while training to be a classical musician. In the process of overanalyzing with our minds in the practice room, many of us have lost connection to our heart or gut.  In this episode, Diogo Soares goes right to the root of this issue and shares pieces of his own inner journey. Both Diogo and Heidi offer a lens into this pitfall and how to overcome it through multiple avenues. With these solutions, we have the tools to empower younger generations and support our community. How exactly can we connect back and bring change to our society? Listen to find out. Does this topic resonate with you? Is this your current season for your flute career or business? If so, then the Flute 360 Accelerator Program is perfect for you! Join a community where you will make lasting contacts, friends, and start moving the needle forward for your dream flute career! Join us for our next Flute 360 A

Flute 360 | Episode 253: “Making a Point to Build Professional Relationships with Nestor Torres” In today’s episode, Nestor Torres and Heidi Kay Begay talk about what it takes to build genuine professional relationships. Why does this matter? It matters, because we as individuals cannot be successful on our musical journey alone. We need people. Whether you identify as an introvert or as an extrovert, you can build your networking skillset. Now don’t think that “networking” is a negative word; it’s not. Replace the word with “building relationships” instead. Does that feel more aligned with you? If so, give it a try! Reach out to at least five new people every week. Before you know it, you’ve expanded your orbit, and this is where the magic happens! Find the win/win for everyone involved, and from these relationships amazing opportunities unfold for both parties. Think about what you can create together! A new music course, summer camp, composition, concert series, or…? The sky is the limit! Shoot for the moo

Flute 360 | Episode 252: “The Life of a Flutepreneur with Amanda Dame!” Do you want to know what it’s like to be a flutepreneur? What about knowing and understanding what it takes to make passive income for your flute business? Or what about acquiring tips on marketing and pre-selling your music offerings? If you are dreaming to create your business portfolio, and not sure where to begin, today’s episode will give you the inspiration that you need to get started! Don’t do it alone. Learn from flutepreneurs like Amanda and Heidi who’ve been there to get you on the right track for you and for your music offerings! Enjoy! Don’t forget…the Flute 360 Accelerator Program is meeting on Saturday, 06/24/23 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM / CT for a LIVE mastermind and masterclass! This is a time to build new relationships for doors and opportunities to open for you and for your career! Remember, your network is your net worth! Can’t come to the LIVE session? No worries! The meetup will be recorded, and you can access past se

Flute 360 | Episode 251: “There is Clarity in Action with Andrea Fisher!” Do you struggle with getting your creative musical ideas out into existence? Are you having a hard time knowing where to start and how to pursue your flute endeavors? We get it. It can be trying and hard to not know the direction you want or need to take for your flute career. Don’t fret, because today’s episode is with Andrea Fisher, and you are in for a real treat! Andrea is CEO of Fluter Scooter, she’s a flutist, and educator who thrives in this entrepreneurial space. Listen to her talk about what it’s like to build her business! She actually refers to it as flying and building the airplane while upside down! Even though it may be a crazy ride, and all of the answers are not always clear, there is beauty in this messy space. Learn from Andrea as she talks about gaining clarity in her action as she takes her business and other creative ideas into the next season! Does this topic resonate with you? Is this your current season for your

Flute 360 | Episode 250: “Peg Luke’s Musical & Spiritual Journey” Are you wanting your music career to take off the ground? Listen to this conversation between Heidi and her guest, Peg Luke, as we examine the possibilities for the modern-day flutist to build and thrive their music career! Peg talks about using an agency to help promote her music, ways in which her faith has led her down her unique path, and how struggles are a part of the journey! To learn more about Peg, please visit her website at https://www.pegluke.com/! Episode 250 – Resources Mentioned: Join the Flute 360’s Accelerator Program Here! Schedule a 15-minute call to chat with Heidi! Additional Resources: Carolyn Nussbaum Music Company – Your One-Stop Flute Shop! Guest’s Links: Peg Luke’s Website Peg Luke’s FB Page Follow Heidi! Follow Flute 360 via TikTok! Follow Flute 360 via Instagram! Follow Flute 360 via Twitter! Follow Flute 360 via LinkedIn! Follow Flute 360 via Facebook! Join the Flute 360 Newsletter! Join the Flute 360 F

Flute 360 | Episode 249: “Let’s Talk Flute with Diana Morgan” Welcome to Episode 249 of the Flute 360 podcast, hosted by Dr. Heidi Kay Begay! Diana and Heidi talk about pivoting onto your own musical path, Diana’s Haynes story, and how she’s evolved as a teacher over the years! This is a great episode for the modern-day flutist who’s looking for additional creative and financial opportunities for themselves! Lastly, join the evergreen Flute 360 Accelerator Program! We are meeting the last Saturday of every month, and the next event is scheduled for 05/27/23. Please see the link and the details below! You don’t want to miss out on this incredible event! See you soon! E249 – Resources Mentioned: Join the Flute 360’s Accelerator Program Here! Join at any time to access past mastermind & masterclass videos! The next meetup is scheduled for Saturday, May 27, 2023 from 11:00 AM-1:00 PM/CT! Even if you cannot attend the LIVE event that’s O.K.! You still get access to the recorded video, plus you get pocket coa

Flute 360 | Episode 248: “Be a Creative Rebel with Tatiana Thaele” Welcome to Episode 248 of the Flute 360 podcast, hosted by Dr. Heidi Kay Begay! In this episode, Tatiana and Heidi talk about their paths to being creative rebels in the current music industry. One needs to recognize their unique skillset so you can forge your own musical path. Why not create your own blog, podcast, or YouTube channel so that your community can find you and your offerings? In addition, the ladies talk about their personal life, finding and honing your unique voice, and stage fright among other topics. This is a must-listen-to episode if you want a deeper dive into what it’s like to be a flutist who’s a content creator and musicpreneur! Lastly, join the evergreen Flute 360 Accelerator Program! We are meeting the last Saturday of every month, and the next event is scheduled for 05/27/23. Please see the link and the details below! You don’t want to miss out on this incredible event! See you soon! E248 – Resources Mentioned: Join

Flute 360 | Episode 247: “Be a Creative Rebel with Joanna Soh” Welcome to Episode 247 of the Flute 360 podcast, hosted by Dr. Heidi Kay Begay! In this episode, Joanna and Heidi talk about their paths to being creative rebels in the current music industry. One needs to recognize their unique skillset so you can forge your own musical path. Why not create your own blog, podcast, or YouTube channel so that your community can find you and your offerings? In addition, the ladies talk about their personal life, finding and honing your unique voice, and stage fright among other topics. This is a must-listen-to episode if you want a deeper dive into what it’s like to be a flutist who’s a content creator and musicpreneur! Lastly, join the evergreen Flute 360 Accelerator Program! We are meeting the last Saturday of every month, and the next event is scheduled for 05/27/23. Please see the link and the details below! You don’t want to miss out on this incredible event! See you soon! E247 – Resources Mentioned: Join the

Flute 360 | Episode 246: “Let’s Talk Baroque with Dr. Dennette McDermott” Welcome to Episode 246 of the Flute 360 podcast, hosted by Dr. Heidi Kay Begay! In this episode, Heidi interviews Dr. Dennette Derby McDermott who is a flutist, author, recording artist, and educator. Throughout this episode, Dr. McDermott talks about the traverso flute and how it’s different than the Böhm flute, Baroque resources, and her latest Čart flute album. She also talks about the lessons she’s learned while recording this album, and funding that you can get for your next recording project! If you're interested in learning more about the baroque flute and its unique sound, this episode is a must-listen. Tune in to hear from one of the leading experts in the field and gain insights that will help you take your flute playing to the next level! E246 – Resources Mentioned: Join the Flute 360’s Accelerator Program Here! Join anytime, so you can access past masterclass & mastermind videos! Next meetup is Saturday, May 27, 2023 f

Flute 360 | Episode 245: “Let’s Talk Baroque with Professor Michael Lynn” Welcome to Episode 245 of the Flute 360 podcast, hosted by Dr. Heidi Kay Begay! In this episode, Heidi interviews Professor Michael Lynn, an early music professor and baroque flute specialist who teaches at Oberlin Conservatory in Ohio. Together, they explore the unique sound and techniques of the baroque flute and discuss how it differs from the modern flute. Throughout the episode, Professor Lynn shares his experiences as a baroque flute specialist and discusses the importance of understanding historical performance practices when playing early music. He also touches on the repertoire for the baroque flute and its continued relevance in contemporary music. If you're interested in learning more about the baroque flute and its unique sound, this episode is a must-listen. Tune in to hear from one of the leading experts in the field and gain insights that will help you take your flute playing to the next level! E245 – Resources Mentioned:

Flute 360 | Episode 244: “Hop Aboard with the Haynes Sales Team!” Today, I have the pleasure to sit down with the Wm.S. Haynes’ flute sales team! Join me, Dr. Korinne Smith, Blair Mothersbaugh, and Gareth McLearnon for a candid conversation. We talk about their musical journeys, what it’s like to work with the Haynes company, finding musical opportunities for one’s career, and cultivating authentic relationships. Are you seeking new opportunities for yourself? The flute industry has various musical and creative prospects, and today’s talk highlights one of those career paths for you to consider. This flute interview was not only informative but also tons of fun! If you want to be in the know of upcoming Flute 360 podcast interviews, make sure to subscribe to our mailing list to hear all the latest flute news and events! Thanks! Lastly, you are invited to the Flute 360 Accelerator Program. It’s an evergreen offering, but we’d love to see you this weekend! We are meeting Saturday, April 29, 2023 from 11:00 AM