Flute 360

Flute 360 | Episode 197: “Tampere Flute Fest with Jenny Villanen!” Join Heidi and the Tampere Flute Fest for its third annual Finnish festival! This year, TFF is highlighting amazing events, such as guest artist recitals, masterclasses, competitions for all ages, and a youth day! This festival has something for everyone! Today’s special guest is Jenny Villanen who is a flutist, piccoloist, and personal trainer. Jenny talks about how it’s important for musicians to take care of their health, how to discover your unique musical voice, and how to take musical risks within your career! E197 – Resources Mentioned: Tampere Flute Fest’s Website Jenny’s Facebook Past Tampere Flute Fest’s Interviews: Alexis Roman – E101 Sarah Ouakrat – E102 Seiya Ueno – E103 Heili Rosin – E104 Carlos Cano Escribá – E105 Beatriz Macías – E106 Annaleena Jämsä – E107 Follow Flute 360! Follow Flute 360 via Instagram! Follow Flute 360 via Twitter! Join the Flute 360 Newsletter! Follow Flute 360 via Facebook! Subscribe to the Flute 36

Flute 360 | Episode 196: “Tampere Flute Fest with Lisa Nelsen!” Join Heidi and the Tampere Flute Fest for its third annual Finnish festival! This year, TFF is highlighting amazing events, such as guest artist recitals, masterclasses, competitions for all ages, and a youth day! This festival has something for everyone! Today’s special guest is Lisa Nelsen who is a Yamaha Artist and who is the current President of the British Flute Society. Lisa talks about non-profit organizations and what she’s learned along the way. She also highlights other topics, such as continuous learning, having a growth mindset, and finding your artistic voice. E196 – Resources Mentioned: Lisa’s Website British Flute Society’s YouTube Channel 2 Flute Loops’ Interview with Lisa Tampere Flute Fest’s Website British Flute Society’s Website Past Tampere Flute Fest’s Interviews: Alexis Roman – E101 Sarah Ouakrat – E102 Seiya Ueno – E103 Heili Rosin – E104 Carlos Cano Escribá – E105 Beatriz Macías – E106 Annaleena Jämsä – E107 Follow Fl

Flute 360 | Episode 195: “Conquer Your Unique Path with Drs. Angela Galestro & Jon Smith!” Join Angela, Jon, and Heidi in this jam-packed, high-spirited conversation! Angela and Jon have an amazing portfolio music career, and they talk all about it in today’s episode. We talk about finding and conquering your unique path! Learn from Angela and Jon, and their inspirational story will motivate you to start owning your path! You, too, can have a portfolio career that highlights your unique talent stack. For these two, they are studio teachers, educators, songwriters, producers, and audio engineers. They have cobbled together beautifully their unique talent stack to make a viable career. Let me know how the content has served you! I would love to hear from you! E195 – Resources Mentioned: Get your FREE book here: “Gigging Secrets: The Underground Playbook to Making a Living Performing!” Performing Sites: Discover a brand new way to get an all-in-one music website built entirely for you! Angela’s and Jon’s

Flute 360 | Episode 194: “Conquer Your Unique Path with Jared Judge!” Join Jared Judge and Heidi Begay in this jam-packed, high-spirited conversation! Jared is a violinist, educator, and musicpreneur. We talk about finding and conquering your unique path! Learn from Jared, and his inspirational story will motivate you to start owning your path! In addition, Jared is a gigging guru. He gives you tangible steps that you can start using today to build your performing schedule! We get it. Building your gigging schedule can be a challenge, especially within this current climate. Let Jared help you navigate your performing world in this episode, and read his latest FREE book! If you want more information on how to get more performing gigs for your career, then click this link. A free book will be sent to you ASAP! Lastly, you should know that Jared works with musicians to build their own website. Every 21st century flutist needs a site where their community can find them, and contact them for lessons, gigs, and m

Flute 360 | Episode 193: “Conquer Your Unique Path with Kelly Riordan!” Join Kelly Riordan and Heidi Begay in this jam-packed, high-spirited conversation! Kelly is a clarinetist, educator, and musicpreneur. We talk about finding and conquering your unique path! Learn from Kelly, and her inspirational story will motivate you to start owning your path! In addition, Kelly is a studio building guru. She gives you tangible steps that you can start using today to build your music studio! We get it. Building your studio can be a challenge, especially within this current climate. From pivoting to virtual lessons, bringing in new students, owning your value, and focusing on student retention – it’s a lot! Let Kelly help you navigate your studio world in this episode. If you want more guidance from Kelly, consider booking a call with her. Kelly would be thrilled to talk with you! See if her “Outside the Bachs” program is a good fit for you. She’s helped other students double and even triple their studio size within mon

Flute 360 | Episode 192: “Conquer Your Unique Path with Stephanie Hollander!” Join Stephanie Hollander and Heidi Begay in this jam-packed, high-spirited conversation! Stephanie is a French hornist, gigging musician, career coach, and music professor. We talk about finding and conquering your unique path! Learn from Stephanie, and her inspirational story will motivate you to start owning your path! Schedule a call with Heidi if you’d like more information on how you can do this for your career!   E192 – Resources Mentioned: Schedule a call with me! Let’s talk! Stephanie’s Links: Website YouTube Facebook Follow Flute 360! Follow Flute 360 via Instagram! Follow Flute 360 via Twitter! Join the Flute 360 Newsletter! Subscribe to the Flute 360’s YouTube Channel! Heidi’s Website

Flute 360 | Episode 191: “Conquer Your Unique Path with Sam Reti!” Join Sam Reti and Heidi Begay in this jam-packed, high-spirited conversation! Sam is a Berklee graduate, guitarist, educator, and CEO of Muzie.Live. We talk about changes we’d like to see in the music curriculum, music & technology, a UMBS summary, and his business journey. Learn from Sam, and his inspirational story will motivate you to start conquering your unique path! Schedule a call with Heidi if you’d like more information on how you can do this for your career! E191 – Resources Mentioned: Schedule a call with me! Let’s talk! Sam Reti’s Links: Sam Reti’s Website: Muzie.Live Sam Reti’s Facebook Live’s Facebook Page Book: “The Power of Why,” compiled by Glory St. Germain Additional Resources: Ultimate Music Business Summit: Buy your VIP ticket – here! Audible’s Website Follow Flute 360! Follow Flute 360 via Instagram! Follow Flute 360 via Twitter! Join the Flute 360 Newsletter! Subscribe to the Flute 360’s YouTube Channel! H

Flute 360 | Episode 190: “An Interview with Dr. Laurel Swinden!” Within Series 40, we are going to talk with six amazing women about their contributions to our musical community. Today’s guest is Laurel who is a Canadian female flutist, recording artist, and educator. We talk about her career, flute albums, and how we can support each other through our different creative projects! Listen today to hear about Laurel’s career and take these nuggets and apply them to your musical life. The SPO & Flute 360 have teamed-up to present to you an international flute festival in February 2022! The festival is being streamed via YouTube throughout the month of February! Please subscribe to SPO's YouTube Channel to watch the entire flute festival! To subscribe, please click here! Lastly, please plan to attend the closing gala for the festival! This event is scheduled for 02/28/22 at 7:00 P.M. / CST! Register here to reserve your spot! Only 100 people may attend. Thank you! E190 – Resources Mentioned: Subscribe to th

Flute 360 | Episode 189: “An Interview with Dr. Cléo Palacio-Quintin!” Within Series 40, we are going to talk with six amazing women about their contributions to our musical community. Today’s guest is Cléo who is a Canadian female flutist, inventor, and educator. We talk about her hyper flute, creating new opportunities, and how we can support each other through our different creative projects! Listen today to hear about Cléo’s career and take these nuggets and apply them to your musical life. The SPO & Flute 360 have teamed-up to present to you an international flute festival in February 2022! The festival is being streamed via YouTube throughout the month of February! Please subscribe to SPO's YouTube Channel to watch the entire flute festival! To subscribe, please click here! Lastly, please plan to attend the opening and closing gala for the festival. The opening event is scheduled for 2/3/22 at 7:00 P.M. / CST! Register here to reserve your spot! Only 100 people may attend.  The closing event is sche

Flute 360 | Episode 188: “An Interview with Julia Mermelstein!” Within Series 40, we are going to talk with six amazing women about their contributions to our musical community. Today’s guest is Julia Mermelstein who is a Canadian female graphic designer and composer. We talk about her graphic designs, compositions, and how we can support each other through our different creative projects! Listen today to hear about Julia’s career and take these nuggets and apply them to your musical life. The SPO & Flute 360 have teamed-up to present to you an international flute festival in February 2022! The festival is being streamed via YouTube throughout the month of February! Please subscribe to SPO's YouTube Channel to watch the entire flute festival! To subscribe, please click here! Lastly, please plan to attend the opening and closing gala for the festival. The opening event is scheduled for 2/3/22 at 7:00 P.M. / CST! Register here to reserve your spot! Only 100 people may attend.  The closing event is scheduled

Flute 360 | Episode 187: “An Interview with Nora Shulman!” Within Series 40, we are going to talk with six amazing women about their contributions to our musical community. Today’s guest is Nora Shulman who is a Canadian female educator and flutist. We talk about her time with the Toronto Symphony, her flute studio, and how we can support each other through our different creative projects! Listen today to hear about Nora’s career and take these nuggets and apply them to your musical life. We cannot wait to see you at the SPO + Flute 360’s international flute festival that’s happening in February of 2022! Subscribe to the SPO’s and Flute 360’s YouTube channels to get more information about the festival. Enjoy! E187 – Resources Mentioned: Subscribe to the Flute 360’s YouTube Channel! SPO – YouTube Channel Nora Shulman’s YouTube Channel BOOKS! Caroline Joy Quinn’s Book: “Jazzy Joy, Our Miracle Dog” The Power of Why: Compiled by Glory St. Germain Co-Authors: Caroline Joy Quinn & Dr. Heidi Kay Begay

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 hear about Amanda’s career and take these nuggets and apply them to your musical life. We cannot wait to see you at the SPO + Flute 360’s international flute festival that’s happening in February of 2022! Subscribe to the SPO’s and Flute 360’s YouTube channels to get more information about the festival. Enjoy! E186 – Resources Mentioned: Subscribe to the Flute 360’s YouTube Channel! Join the Flute 360 Newsletter! Amanda Lowry’s Bio Amanda Lowry’s FB Profile Amanda Lowry’s LinkedIn Account Amanda Lowry’s Twitter Profile Flute 360’s Sponsors: SPO – YouTube Channel Follow Flute 360! Follow Flute 360 via Instagram!

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 each other through our different creative projects! Listen today to hear about Elizabeth’s career and take these nuggets and apply them to your musical life. We cannot wait to see you at the SPO + Flute 360’s international flute festival that’s happening in February of 2022! Enjoy! E185 – Resources Mentioned: Follow Elizabeth Raum via FB! Elizabeth Raum’s Website Elizabeth Raum’s Flute Works – Click here! Flute 360’s Sponsors: UMBS – Get your ticket, today! January 6-8, 2022! SPO – YouTube Channel Follow Flute 360! Join the Flute 360 Newsletter! Follow Flute 360 via Instagram! Subscribe to the Flute 360’s YouTu

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 valuable episode that will help move the needle forward for you and your business! Enjoy! E184 – Resources Mentioned: Follow Sarah via IG! The Productive Musician Facebook Group – Join Here! FB: Sarah Whitney’s Profile Beyond The Notes SYBARITE5 FREE GUIDE: 4 Steps to Break Through Imposter Syndrome! Sarah’s Website Schedule a call with Sarah! Corporate Sponsorships! Start making thousands of dollars a month through your podcast! Here is your CORP20 code to get 20% off of the corporate sponsorship video from now until 12/31! Flute 360’s Sponsors: Fons – Payments and Scheduling on Autopilot! Thank you, Eric Brann

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 with you, today! Don’t miss out on this valuable episode that will help move the needle forward for you and your business! Enjoy! Katherine Emeneth is the founder of KE Creative; a digital media education company that provides resources for classical musicians who want to stay in the craft on their own terms. She has her own private studio, The Georgia Flute Academy, is a guest speaker at colleges and universities, and enjoys performing with ensembles when she can. She lives in Sugar Hill, Georgia, with her husband, Mathias (the German engineer), dog, Barney (the goofy but loving flute dog), and niece, Katelyn (the co

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 candid and a foundation of knowledge! Peek inside this CEO’s mind, so you can learn from one of the industry’s leaders! Finally, go to fons.com to see if Eric’s services would be a good fit for your flute studio! Fons helps with your studio’s administrative tasks, such as scheduling and invoices. Since you’ll be saving time with less paperwork, now you’ll have more time for lesson planning and playing with your students! E182– Resources Mentioned: The Ultimate Music Business Summit Fons Book: “Selling with Noble Purpose: How to Drive Revenue and Do Work That Makes You Proud!” by Lisa Earle McLeod with Elizabeth Lot

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 an event for you to network, connect, learn, and grow for your music business! Learn from 36 presenters who are going to deliver topics around networking, music and technology, how to build a digital course, and so much more! Go to musicsummit.biz to get your ticket today! Thanks! E181– Resources Mentioned: The Ultimate Music Business Summit BG France David Pink’s “Drive” David Pink’s “To Sell is Human” Garrett's Episode 126 Flute 360’s Sponsors: Fons – Payments and Scheduling on Autopilot! Thank you, Eric Branner, for your support! Heidi’s Corporate Sponsorship Webinar held on 12/15/21 at 6:00 PM CST! Click he

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, 2022! Listen to this two-part series where Kathy and Molly give you golden nuggets that you can start implementing, today, within your music career and, or business! E180– Resources Mentioned: The Ultimate Music Business Summit Blocki Flutes, LLC Kathy Blocki Molly Shortridge Past podcast episodes with Kathy & Molly – listen here! Thank you to Kathy Blocki for being our Bronze Sponsor! Follow Flute 360! Join the Flute 360 Newsletter! Follow Flute 360 via Instagram! Subscribe to the Flute 360’s YouTube Channel! Heidi’s Website

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, 2022! Listen to this two-part series where Kathy and Molly give you golden nuggets that you can start implementing, today, within your music career and, or business! Subscribe to the podcast, so you don’t miss out on Part 2, which is released next week! E179– Resources Mentioned: The Ultimate Music Business Summit Blocki Flutes, LLC Kathy Blocki Molly Shortridge Past podcast episodes with Kathy & Molly – listen here! Thank you to Kathy Blocki for being our Bronze Sponsor! Follow Flute 360! Join the Flute 360 Newsletter! Follow Flute 360 via Instagram! Subscribe to the Flute 360’s YouTube Channel! Heidi’s Web

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 wretched inner, critical voice looming in our heads. By minimizing ourselves and our skills, we are doing ourselves and our audience a disservice. It’s time to stand up and own your unique artistic voice. If other methods and techniques in the past have not helped your performance anxiety, then listen to today’s episode for a unique solution. Enjoy! E178 – Resources Mentioned: The Podcasting Musician’s Video Audio / Video Services: J&K Media Productions Follow Flute 360! Join the Flute 360 Newsletter! Follow Flute 360 via Instagram! Subscribe to the Flute 360’s YouTube Channel! Heidi’s Website