Flute 360

Flute 360 | Episode 186: "An Interview with Amanda Lowry!" Within Series 40, we are going to talk with six amazing women about their contributions to our musical community. Today's guest is Amanda Lowry who is a Canadian female composer and flutist. We talk about her compositions, the commission process, and how we can support each other through our different creative projects! Listen today to hea...

Flute 360 | Episode 185: "An Interview with Elizabeth Raum!" Today's episode launches a new series, which is Series 40! Within this set, we are going to talk with six amazing women about their contributions to our musical community. Today's guest is Elizabeth Raum who is a notable Canadian female composer and musician. We talk about her compositions, the commission process, and how we can support...

Flute 360 | Episode 184: "Let's Talk Music Business with Sarah Whitney!" In today's episode, Sarah and Heidi talk about music business. Sarah goes in-depth on the following topics: imposter syndrome, noticing your unique skill sets, and lessening the need to compete with your peers! Sarah holds a wealth of knowledge being a musicpreneur and she shares it with you, today! Don't miss out on this val...

Flute 360 | Episode 183: "Let's Talk Music Business with Dr. Katherine Emeneth!" In today's episode, Katherine and Heidi talk about music business. Katherine goes in-depth when it comes to the highs and lows of starting a business, how to launch a digital course, and noticing the breadcrumbs when it comes to your pivot! Katherine holds a wealth of knowledge being a musicpreneur and she shares it w...

Flute 360 | Episode 182: "Let's Talk Music Business with Eric Branner!" In today's episode, Eric Branner and Heidi Begay talk about what it takes to be a successful musicpreneur! This episode is for you, if you are wanting to move the needle forward in your music business and unsure of how to start. We discuss topics such as focus, owning your value, and time management skills. Eric is completely...

Flute 360 | Episode 181: "Let's Talk Business with Garrett Hope & Arthur Breur!" (1:02:38) In today's episode, the Ultimate Music Business committee members talk about what it takes to be a successful musicpreneur! Garrett Hope (founder of UMBS), Arthur Breur, and Heidi Kay Begay are the three executive committee members and they are joining forces to bring you UMBS on January 6-8, 2022! This is a...

Flute 360 | Episode 180: "Kathy Blocki & Molly Shortridge Talk About Being Businesswomen," Pt. 2 (38:43) In today's episode, Heidi talks with Kathy Blocki and Molly Shortridge about the Flute Zoo Books, being businesswomen, and making mistakes while growing a business. We also talk about time management skills and the upcoming Ultimate Music Business Summit, which is scheduled for January 6-8, 202...

Flute 360 | Episode 179: "Kathy Blocki & Molly Shortridge Talk About Being Businesswomen," Pt. 1 (42:37) In today's episode, Heidi talks with Kathy Blocki and Molly Shortridge about the Flute Zoo Books, being businesswomen, and making mistakes while growing a business. We also talk about time management skills and the upcoming Ultimate Music Business Summit, which is scheduled for January 6-8, 202...

Flute 360 | Episode 178: "Boost Your Musical Voice Through Podcasting!" Pt. 2 (26:59) In today's episode, Heidi unlocks one way in which you can start diminishing your performance anxiety and owning your authentic, creative voice on and off the stage. Too many times, we as artists, shutter at the thought of sharing our music on the stage with others. Too often we duck behind others because of that...

Flute 360 | Bonus: "And The Winners Are…" (21:58) In today's episode, Heidi shares some important announcements about The Ultimate Music Business Summit, The Pivoting Musician, and who the winners are through the SPO + Flute 360 competition! Check out today's episode to hear all of the excitement! Bonus – Resources Mentioned: The Ultimate Music Business Summit SPO The Pivoting Musician's Podcast T...

Flute 360 | Episode 177: "Boost Your Musical Voice Through Podcasting!" Part 1 (30:09) In today's episode, Heidi unlocks one way in which you can start diminishing your performance anxiety and owning your authentic, creative voice on and off the stage. Too many times, we as artists, shutter at the thought of sharing our music on the stage with others. Too often we duck behind others because of tha...

Flute 360 | Episode 176: "Together, We Can Promote Compositions by Female Composers!" (9:39) In today's episode, Heidi announces a friendly reminder for you to submit your video proposal to the SPO's Flute Festival! This application is due November 01, 2021 and you can find all the details through Heidi's website – please click here ! At the site, the video proposal's requirements, application for...

Flute 360 | Episode 175: "Building Collaborative Relationships: Initiate, Cultivate, and Scale." Part 3. (12:55) Are you feeling creatively and monetarily stuck within your career and, or business? Do you know that you have amazing gifts to offer this world, but you just don't know where to start? I know that building opportunities for yourself as a modern-day musician can be difficult, but it is...

Flute 360 | Episode 174: "Building Collaborative Relationships: Initiate, Cultivate, and Scale." Part 2. (10:06) Are you feeling creatively and monetarily stuck within your career and, or business? Do you know that you have amazing gifts to offer this world, but you just don't know where to start? I know that building opportunities for yourself as a modern-day musician can be difficult, but it is...

Flute 360 | Episode 173: "Building Collaborative Relationships: Initiate, Cultivate, and Scale." Part 1. (14:02) Are you feeling creatively and monetarily stuck within your career and, or business? Do you know that you have amazing gifts to offer this world, but you just don't know where to start? I know that building opportunities for yourself as a modern-day musician can be difficult, but it is...

Flute 360 | Episode 172: "Let's Take Action Together!" (15:42) In today's episode, Heidi gives you a podcast update. There are a lot of wonderful things happening right now and she shares with you upcoming events that you can be a part of. Listen to this short episode to find out about the UMBS summit, a free quartet score that you can download, and a video proposal that you can submit through the...

Flute 360 | Episode 171: "An Interview with Austin Pancner!" (57:18) In today's episode, Heidi and Austin Pancner have a chat about health and well-being. Coach Austin is an educator, trombonist, and health coach. He is currently a doctoral student at Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana where is an active performer and teacher. In our discussion, he talks about mental health, being your num...

Flute 360 | Episode 170: "An Interview with Dr. Amy Likar!" (59:16) Today's episode highlights a conversation that Heidi had with Dr. Amy Likar. Dr. Likar is a flutist, educator, and is a body mapping expert. Amy talks about body mapping, body misconceptions, the Alexander Technique, and she even offers you some exercises that you can implement within your music studio, today! Enjoy! E170 – Resour...

Flute 360 | Episode 168: "An Interview with Dr. Lea Pearson!" (1:01:01) Today's episode highlights a conversation that Heidi had with Dr. Lea Pearson. Dr. Pearson is a flutist, educator, author, and is a body mapping expert. She has been in the body mapping industry since 1998 and she pours out tremendous expertise in this episode. Lea talks about body mapping, body misconceptions, and she even of...

Flute 360 | "Episode 167: A Facebook Live Impromptu!" (23:12) Today's episode highlights a Facebook Live that occurred today, July 23, 2021. This FB Live was completely impromptu, because inspiration struck and I couldn't resist sharing my wins from this past week. This morning, I reflected on last week's two discovery calls, and share with you the amazing conversations I had with some Flute 360 p...

Flute 360 | "Bonus Episode: An Interview with Glory St. Germain – An International Bestselling Author!" (50:34) Glory St. Germain is an International Bestselling Author in "The Power of Why Musicians Series" (an anthology of global authors), and Author/Publisher of 50+ Books in the Ultimate Music Theory Series.  She is the Host of the Global Music Summit Series, Course Creator, and Expert Music Ed...

Flute 360 | "Bonus Episode: The Stay Amazing Show & Flute 360 Have A Chat!" (51:29) Enjoy this podcast cross-over with my podcasting friend, Ricardo Canez. He invited me to be a guest on his show (The Stay Amazing Show) and we had a wonderful conversation about the entrepreneurial musician. Listen to today's episode to hear topics such as the travelling musician, the podcasting musician, the music...

Flute 360 | Episode 166: "It's Summertime!" (11:41) It's summertime and I need some rest and relaxation! I am going to devote the summer to grow my business through some professional development classes. Today, I share important class announcements, highlight some wonderful episodes, and give a shoutout to three special podcast shows! In August, I have a great series lined-up where four amazing gu...

Flute 360 | "Bonus Episode: The Unclassical Musician & Flute 360 Have A Chat!" (57:13) Today's episode is a special bonus feature! Tori Lupinek is the host of the podcast called, The Unclassical Musician! She invited me to be a guest on her show and we had a great time talking about podcasting and what it has done for our music careers. Since the talk was fun and informative, I knew that the conte...

Flute 360 | E165: "Back to Basics" (15:33) Two brilliant questions were submitted for today's episode, which include: "How do I discover my role within this music community?" and "How can I get paid as a self-employed musician?" These two questions may seem disconnected, but they're more in common than what meets the eye. If you know who you are and who you serve – then you'll know what products a...