Flute 360

Flute 360 | Episode 282: “Flute Fusion – Blending Creativity and Business for Success” In this invigorating episode of Flute 360, Dr. Heidi Kay Begay dives into the interplay between creativity and business wisdom, essential for today's modern flutists. Dr. Heidi outlines strategies for flutists to convert their artistic visions into successful entrepreneurial ventures. Whether you're struggling to get your music business off the ground or looking for fresh insights on personal branding and market positioning, this episode is packed with actionable advice. Tune in to discover how you can blend your artistic passion with business strategies to create a flourishing career in music. Timestamps: [00:00] Introduction to the episode and Dr. Heidi's mission [02:15] Upcoming Flute 360 event details [04:30] Common challenges in starting a music business [10:00] The power of action in overcoming paralysis Call to Action: Don’t miss out on enhancing your skills and expanding your musical horizons! Join us for our next

Flute 360 | Episode 281: "Flute Forward - Opening Doors, Creating Opportunities" Join Dr. Heidi Kay Begay as she explores the theme of creating opportunities in the music world. This episode is dedicated to empowering musicians to navigate challenges and leverage their networking and self-promotion skills, opening doors to new creative, musical, and financial possibilities. Whether adapting to a new city, balancing music with a day job, or embarking on a new chapter, listeners will find valuable strategies to actively shape their musical careers. Show Notes: [00:00] Introduction to Flute 360 and the episode's focus on building career opportunities. [05:00] Discussion on addressing the audience's challenges as shared in the Flute 360 Family Facebook group. [10:00] Emphasis on networking as a key tool for opportunity creation. [15:00] Tips for effective networking within and outside the music industry. [20:00] Encouragement to be proactive in creating one's own opportunities. [25:00] Sharing inspirational stor

Flute 360 | Episode 280: "From Flute Frenzy to Time Mastery: Prioritize Your Passion" In this episode, Dr. Heidi Begay shares her insights on time management and prioritizing passions for flutists and music entrepreneurs. After taking a three-month break, Heidi returns with strategies and personal experiences to help listeners navigate their busy schedules and align their activities with their true passions. She emphasizes the importance of setting priorities, being adaptable, and incorporating spiritual guidance in managing time effectively. Timestamps: [00:00] Introduction and welcome back after a break [02:00] Invitation to join the Flute 360 Family's Facebook group and importance of community feedback [04:00] Addressing common challenges with time management among listeners [06:00] Personal insights on balancing multiple roles and businesses [08:00] Strategies for identifying and prioritizing what truly matters [10:00] The significance of setting boundaries and learning to say no [12:00] Practical tips on

Flute 360 | Episode 279: “Chamber Music and Touring with Michael Avitabile” Do you love playing in a chamber group? Have you seen yourself as a performer, but not necessarily as a solo flutist? What if chamber music was calling your name as you were carving out your unique flutepreneur path? Listen to Michael Avitabile’s story as he created his chamber group, Hub New Music. In this group, the members commission and perform new music in traditional and untraditional venues all across the globe! Learn from Michael as he talks about what it’s like to have your flute be your passport, the lessons he’s learned along the way, and the new music business course that he’s organizing for an upcoming academic year. Enjoy today’s episode! Episode 279 – Resources Mentioned: This is your last week to purchase the Flute 360’s Launchpad! Click here to get all the flute goodies for your New Year – 2024! Expires 12/31/23! Additional Resources: Carolyn Nussbaum Music Company – Your One-Stop Flute Shop! Visit the Wm.S. Haynes

Flute 360 | Episode 278: “A Sneak Peek Into Flute 360’s 5-Day Challenge, Part 5” Are you at your wits end when it comes to your 360 transformations? What I mean by that is, are you craving to be courageous, confident, and self-assured on and off your musical stage? Are you wanting to build new doors of creative and financial opportunities for yourself and for your people? I know you want to make a huge impact in your community, but how do you do that? I get it. It can be hard not to see the full picture when you are in the beginning stages of building out your artistic voice and career. Let me help you! In this five-part series, I am highlighting some video clips of a FB Live series that I did in December of 2023. Use these highlights as a springboard for inspiration as you dive into the Flute 360’s Storytelling Method. It will have your flute and spoken voice transformed in no time. Let’s get you ready for 2024 and beyond. You’ve got this! Click this link to access a special bundle that’s available to you fr

Flute 360 | Episode 277: “A Sneak Peek Into Flute 360’s 5-Day Challenge, Part 4” Are you at your wits end when it comes to your 360 transformations? What I mean by that is, are you craving to be courageous, confident, and self-assured on and off your musical stage? Are you wanting to build new doors of creative and financial opportunities for yourself and for your people? I know you want to make a huge impact in your community, but how do you do that? I get it. It can be hard not to see the full picture when you are in the beginning stages of building out your artistic voice and career. Let me help you! In this five-part series, I am highlighting some video clips of a FB Live series that I did in December of 2023. Use these highlights as a springboard for inspiration as you dive into the Flute 360’s Storytelling Method. It will have your flute and spoken voice transformed in no time. Let’s get you ready for 2024 and beyond. You’ve got this! Click this link to access a special bundle that’s available to you fr

Flute 360 | Episode 276: “A Sneak Peek Into Flute 360’s 5-Day Challenge, Part 3” Are you at your wits end when it comes to your 360 transformations? What I mean by that is, are you craving to be courageous, confident, and self-assured on and off your musical stage? Are you wanting to build new doors of creative and financial opportunities for yourself and for your people? I know you want to make a huge impact in your community, but how do you do that? I get it. It can be hard not to see the full picture when you are in the beginning stages of building out your artistic voice and career. Let me help you! In this five-part series, I am highlighting some video clips of a FB Live series that I did in December of 2023. Use these highlights as a springboard for inspiration as you dive into the Flute 360’s Storytelling Method. It will have your flute and spoken voice transformed in no time. Let’s get you ready for 2024 and beyond. You’ve got this! Click this link to access a special bundle that’s available to you fr

Flute 360 | Episode 275: “A Sneak Peek Into Flute 360’s 5-Day Challenge, Part 2” Are you at your wits end when it comes to your 360 transformations? What I mean by that is, are you craving to be courageous, confident, and self-assured on and off your musical stage? Are you wanting to build new doors of creative and financial opportunities for yourself and for your people? I know you want to make a huge impact in your community, but how do you do that? I get it. It can be hard not to see the full picture when you are in the beginning stages of building out your artistic voice and career. Let me help you! In this five-part series, I am highlighting some video clips of a FB Live series that I did in December of 2023. Use these highlights as a springboard for inspiration as you dive into the Flute 360’s Storytelling Method. It will have your flute and spoken voice transformed in no time. Let’s get you ready for 2024 and beyond. You’ve got this! Click this link to access a special bundle that’s available to you fr

Flute 360 | Episode 274: “A Sneak Peek Into Flute 360’s 5-Day Challenge, Part 1” Are you at your wits end when it comes to your 360 transformations? What I mean by that is, are you craving to be courageous, confident, and self-assured on and off your musical stage? Are you wanting to build new doors of creative and financial opportunities for yourself and for your people? I know you want to make a huge impact in your community, but how do you do that? I get it. It can be hard not to see the full picture when you are in the beginning stages of building out your artistic voice and career. Let me help you! In this five-part series, I am highlighting some video clips of a FB Live series that I did in December of 2023. Use these highlights as a springboard for inspiration as you dive into the Flute 360’s Storytelling Method. It will have your flute and spoken voice transformed in no time. Let’s get you ready for 2024 and beyond. You’ve got this! Click this link to access a special bundle that’s available to you fr

Flute 360 | Episode 273: “A True 360 Convo with Dr. Timothy Hagen!” Do you have trouble saying, “No”? When was the last time you efficiently managed your time and energy? Are you still questioning whether or not you deserve rest?  I guarantee that after listening to this episode, you will return to a place of empathy for yourself in remembering that you are human! It is no secret that we’re not robots, but somehow we can fall into traps of expecting ourselves to perform perfectly or believing that productivity does not include rest.  After enduring one of the toughest periods of his life, Dr. Timothy Hagen shares his newfound perspectives on the human experience, viewing himself as a business, and building a portfolio career. Plus, listen to the end to hear a question from a fellow 360 listener!  Episode 273 – Main Points: 4:08 – Tim’s current projects 5:06 – What inspires his compositions  10:39 – Time management tips 18:18 – A story about saying: “No”  27:50 – Creating a portfolio career  31:00 – As an art

Flute 360 | Episode 272: “A Holiday Rewind – What do you need to unpack?” Episode 272 is an oldie but goodie in this holiday rewind! E272 was originally launched as E213, and it’s one of your favorite episodes! Sit back and relax as you go through this short but sweet episode all about a Pier 1 hall tree. Unpack the piece of furniture with me, and hear about the lessons I learned going through this unpacking scene. Do you want more conversations and gems like this for you and for your flute path? Are you wanting to say goodbye to horrible nerves and hello to confidence on and off your stage? Then you are invited to the 5-day Flute 360 Challenge that is scheduled for 12/4 through 12/8, 2023 from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. / CT! This is a workshop that you don’t want to miss! Click here to register! Episode 272 – Resources Mentioned: Join us for the 5-day Flute 360 challenge! Click here to register! It’s going down 12/4-12/8, 2023 from 6-8 P.M./CT! Additional Resources: Carolyn Nussbaum Music Company – Your One-Stop

Flute 360 | Episode 271: “Joyful Scaling with Judy Weber!” Are you stuck in the early stages of becoming an entrepreneur?  If you’re a seasoned professional, are you looking to scale your business and grow your CEO skillset?  It is Judy Weber’s mission to uplevel the way Christian women do business, and in this episode, she offers this wisdom to us all!  Though Judy works exclusively with high-achieving Christian women, her podcast entitled ‘Joyful Scaling’ is an accessible tool to learn all things business and life, from a Biblical perspective. May this episode inspire you to pursue your dreams, stop running from what feels hard, and trust in the timing. In Judy’s words, “If we do our part, we’ll find ourselves in amazing places.”  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 fl

Flute 360 | Episode 270: “Students Who Feel Supported Will Thrive!” Are your students feeling motivated and supported? If you’re searching for ways to better create an environment for your students to thrive, then look no further! In this “minisode,” I will share three examples of how I personally foster these relationships within my 360 flute studio. Whether you’re a teacher or student, I hope that this brief episode will empower you to prioritize connection and communication as paths to achievement and development.  Lastly, you are personally invited to an upcoming event! Are you craving a space where you can start to defeat imposter syndrome and performance anxiety once and for all? If so, then I personally invite you to join us for an upcoming five-day challenge that will not only help boost your confidence on and off the stage, but will have you surrounded by supportive flutists. You don’t have to endure this agonizing fear of playing in front of people anymore. You can truly let your artistic voice shin

Flute 360 | Episode 269: “Suzuki, Piccolo & Auditions…Oh My! with Chris James” Have you ever gotten feedback that your music-making lacks expression?  Have you ever felt challenged when it comes to creating emotion through sound?  Through the above topics, Chris James has learned to break down the elements of expression and is passionate about sharing how to work with them so that you can incorporate them into your performance.  Now a Haynes Artist, Chris learned from the grueling audition process that simulating an emotion on stage through conscious technical changes is the ultimate skill. He is elated to share a session on exactly that, entitled “Expression as Technique” through Haynes University. Please find the link below! This episode is also here to remind you that the piccolo is your friend and can not only open more opportunities for you, but can even vastly improve your flute playing! If you have been avoiding the piccolo for any reason, let Chris’ words serve as a message that it is not your ene

Flute 360 | Episode 268: “Brunch Inspiration with Eric Jay!” Ever wonder what it’s like to sit down at the Begay’s dining room table and listen into what we are talking about? Well, this morning Eric and I were having such a great convo about his thoughts on music business, I literally said: “Pause. Stop. Don’t continue that thought until we get YOU in front of the microphone! It’s so good that I want my 360 friends to hear all about your pivoting story!” So…we did JUST that. Episode 268 is brought to you by over easy eggs, strawberries, and pineapple juice from our house to yours. Sit with us. Learn and grow with us. Connect with us. Thanks for being here, friends! We appreciate you! Enjoy today’s episode! Episode 268 – Resources Mentioned: You have only a few days left to register for 10/28/23’s Flute Accelerator Program’s session! For October 2023 only will you get a BONUS video all on building your newsletter list and how to construct a newsletter! Don’t miss out! Click here to register to the Flute 360

Flute 360 | Episode 267: “Healing from the Inside Out” Are you enduring a season of physical pain?  Are you feeling stuck in a cycle that isn’t leading towards healing?  What if I told you that given the right tools and nourishment, your body can and will heal itself and that’s exactly what it’s been designed to do? Since being in a recent car accident, I am going through a similar period, which makes me all the more eager to share what I’ve found that can truly help. In today’s episode, I will share how to be your own advocate when it comes to health, how essential oils can help disease and inflammation, and how food can heal you from the inside out. Also, you will walk away with a fantastic new and improved lemonade recipe! If you are going through a difficult season, please know that I am here for you. Remember to give yourself permission and space to heal. Be patient with the process and be patient with yourself. Seek out that knowledge and nourishment that your body is craving.  You’ve got this, and I’m

Flute 360 | Episode 266: “Intentional Musicianship with Jeff Price!” Congratulations are in order!  Listen and join in on congratulating Jeff Price on the release of his new podcast entitled, “Intentional Musicianship.”  Having formerly served with multiple esteemed Army musical units, Jeff shares with us how he has mastered the art of pivoting and what his current mission is about.  He speaks on support systems, communicating effectively on our instruments, noticing the silver linings in tragedies, and so much more! Speaking of support systems, if you want to be apart of a flute community that you can call your own, please join us at our next Flute 360 Accelerator Program meetup! It’s scheduled for Saturday, October 28, 2023 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM / CT.  Hope to see you there! Episode 266 – Main Points: 4:05 – How Heidi and Jeff met 6:16 – Supporting each other! 13:47 – Podcasting as a tool for musicians 22:13 – Recovering after an injury  39:08 – Carolyn Nussbaum’s heart of servitude  42:25 – New podcast

Flute 360 | Episode 265: “Create Your Portfolio Career with Dr. Flute!” Who is Dr. Flute? A mom of four, a wife, a professor, and a YouTuber; Dr. Angela McBrearty talks about juggling her time and energy in order to make room for flute-playing.   Let this conversation serve as a reminder that with the right tools, we can make the most out of where we are and what we have available to us.  Even if you are located in a small town with scarce musical opportunities, look for the golden threads. Ask yourself, ‘What can I do with what I’ve been given?’ and remember that you are enough. 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 Accelerator Program meetup! It’s scheduled for Saturday, October 28, 2023 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM / CT! Episode

Flute 360 | Episode 264: “The Fridkis Bros Talk with Heidi!” Enjoy this candid conversation with Jake, Gabe, and Heidi in this three-way call. Jake and Gabe are flutists in the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra, and they chat about orchestral life, auditions, concept of sound, past teachers, and more! Lastly, you are invited to our Flute 360 Accelerator Mastermind & Masterclass held Saturday, 9/30/23 from 11 AM CT to 1 PM CT! This is a time to make NEW friends, contacts, and build your network! If you are struggling with feelings of “not being good enough” or “self-doubt” then this group is for you! Come and be encouraged, motivated, and inspired by other 360-ers! This group is great not only for musical and career growth, but for accountability towards your personal and professional goals, too! See you soon! Episode 264 – Resources Mentioned: Want to make NEW music friends? Want to be a part of a community? Click here! Additional Resources: Carolyn Nussbaum Music Company – Your One-Stop Flute Shop! Visit

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