Flute 360

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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 missio...

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 mus...

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...

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 extrov...

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...

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 Andr...

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...

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...

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 chan...

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 s...

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 res...

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 h...

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 authent...

Flute 360 | Episode 243: "Five Years in the Making - Behind the Scenes!" (Part 2) Have you ever wanted behind the scenes information on the Flute 360 podcast? Well today is your lucky day, because we are doing just that in E243! We get very candid with you, and we wouldn't want it any other way! Join Eric's and Heidi's conversation about the Flute 360 podcast to gain new insights on what it's like...

Flute 360 | Episode 242: "Five Years in the Making - Behind the Scenes!" (Part 1) Have you ever wanted behind the scenes information on the Flute 360 podcast? Well today is your lucky day, because we are doing just that in E242! Eric Jay Begay (Heidi's husband & Flute 360's audio engineer) puts Heidi into the hot seat! He asks her questions such as: What's something that your 360 listeners don't k...

Flute 360 | Episode 241: "Start a Flute Blog with Dr. Rachel Geier!" Do you want more musical opportunities for your career? You aren't alone! Tons of Flute 360 listeners tell me how they want to build their teaching studio, have more playing gigs, or create new musical opportunities for themselves! If you are frustrated that one of the two traditional career paths hasn't panned out for you…no wor...

Flute 360 | Episode 240: "Music Industry Talk with Dr. Jennifer Grim" Listen to Dr. Jennifer Grim and Dr. Heidi Kay Begay talk about what it takes to be a modern-day flutist in our current climate. It's great to play the right notes at the right time; however, that's not enough anymore to land your dream job. There are necessary skills that are important to acquire, such as content creation, marke...

Flute 360 | Bonus Episode: Happy 5th Year Anniversary, Flute 360! Listen to our bonus episode on 03/23/23 to celebrate Flute 360's 5 th year anniversary! Thank you for coming along this ride, and I am blessed beyond measure that you are in my life. Feel free to contact me for any of your musical needs! Enjoy today's conversation with Mark Sparks! Bonus Episode – Resources Mentioned: Carolyn Nussba...

Flute 360 | Episode 239: "Creating a Flute Album with Guilherme Andreas" Listen to Andreas share candidly about his flute journey from humble beginnings in Brazil to recording a flute album in New York; his journey will inspire you! He shares how it's important to not listen to the "naysayers" but to gravitate to those who will lovingly support you along the way. Check out Andreas' new album title...

Flute 360 | Episode 238: "Let's Talk Music Business with Dr. Fabiana Claure" Listen to Fabiana and Heidi have a candid conversation on the power of coaching, building your music studio, the power of delegation, and setting healthy boundaries for you and for your music business! Dr. Fabiana Claure is an educator, coach, and pianist and she's undeniably an expert in our music business field! Listen...

Flute 360 | Episode 237: "Mind Over Finger with Dr. Renée-Paule Gauthier" Listen to Renée and Heidi have a candid conversation on the power of coaching, performance anxiety, podcasting, and so much more! Renée is the host of the Mind Over Finger podcast, and she has served the music community with close to 200 episodes. Not only that, but she's a music educator, coach, and violinist. Enjoy! E237 –...