Flute 360 | Episode 351: "Vision Beyond Sight with Liz Hargest"

In today's episode, Heidi sits down with longtime student, colleague, and dear friend Liz Hargest to explore what it truly means to cultivate artistry, perseverance, and purpose beyond physical sight.

Liz, who has been blind since infancy, shares how she learned flute through Braille music, how she approaches memorization, and how she continues to grow as a musician and teacher well into her 70s.

Her story offers profound insight into resilience, lifelong learning, and the deep internal work that shapes expressive, authentic musicianship. Whether you are navigating obstacles in your own musical journey or simply seeking a renewed sense of clarity and hope, this conversation will meet you where you are.

Main Points:

• Liz's early story and how blindness shaped her approach to learning and independence
• How Braille music works, how it is formatted, and what it takes to learn repertoire through touch
• The true purpose of memorization and how it deepens musical expression
• How patience, long-term memory, and daily habits strengthen artistic growth
• What Liz's brain injury taught her about teaching, gratitude, and valuing each day
• Suzuki philosophy and why listening-based learning creates stronger, more intuitive musicians
• The importance of teaching the whole child—not just the instrument
• How perseverance, faith, and purpose continue to shape Liz's artistry and life

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Resources Mentioned:

• Suzuki Method (British Suzuki Music Association)
• Mozart Flute Concerto in D Major
• Liz Hargest's Website

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Flute 360 | Episode 350: "Flute Practice Hack — Get Off the Page and Reignite Your Creativity"

Are you ready for a flute practice hack that will completely change how you approach your instrument? In this episode, Dr. Heidi Kay Begay shares how to get off the page and reignite your creativity—so your practice sessions feel inspired, effective, and fun again.

If you've been playing the same passage over and over, expecting new results, this conversation is your permission slip to break the pattern. Heidi offers simple, refreshing flute practice tips that help you rediscover musical joy and overcome technical roadblocks.

💡 What You'll Learn:

• What it really means to "get off the page" in your flute practice
• How playful, creative practice can unlock better tone and technique
• Ways to apply rhythms, singing, and reverse learning for deeper mastery
• The story behind Heidi's breakthrough while studying the Martinu Sonata in Italy
• How to draw practice inspiration from other creative outlets — like writing, cooking, or gardening

🎯 Episode Inspiration:

Heidi reminds us that flute practice doesn't have to feel mechanical. Whether you're tackling a tough run, prepping for a recital, or just trying to find your spark again, your artistry grows fastest when you allow curiosity and joy back into the process.

You'll walk away with practical tools you can try in the practice room today — and a renewed mindset for making music that flows naturally.

🌿 Heidi's Picks of the Day:

• Tea: Wild Sweet Orange by TAZO – bright, citrusy, and uplifting.
• Game: Sequence – a go-to board game that blends logic and fun.
• Meal: Sardine & Avocado Romaine Wraps – fresh, zesty, and packed with omega-3s.

🌿 Lunch Recipe:

Ingredients (serves 2):

4 large romaine lettuce leaves (washed and patted dry)

1 ripe avocado, sliced

1 tin sardines (packed in olive oil or water), drained

½ small cucumber, thinly sliced

2 small radishes, thinly sliced

1–2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

A few slices of red onion (to taste)

Juice of ½ lemon

1 tsp apple cider vinegar

Pinch of chili flakes

Sea salt and black pepper to taste

Optional: drizzle of olive oil or Dijon mustard for extra richness

Directions:

• Lay out romaine leaves on a plate or cutting board.
• Add avocado slices down the center of each leaf.
• Gently flake sardines on top of the avocado.
• Top with cucumber, radish, red onion, and parsley.
• Drizzle lemon juice and apple cider vinegar evenly.
• Season with chili flakes, salt, and pepper; add olive oil or Dijon if desired.
• Fold like a taco or roll burrito-style and enjoy fresh.

Pro tip: If the sardine flavor feels strong, add extra lemon or parsley to balance it beautifully.

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Episode 349: "Be Still and Create—How Faith, Focus, and Less Consumption Lead to True Artistic Alignment"

Hey friend, have you ever felt like your creative fire is dimming—no matter how hard you hustle? Like you're practicing, posting, teaching, scrolling… and yet something inside still feels off?

In this week's episode, we're pressing pause on the noise to talk about how slowing down and tuning into God's voice can reignite your artistry from the inside out.

I get it—you're juggling your flute students, auditions, business goals, and maybe even burnout. But what if the next level of your music career doesn't come from doing more—but from being still? In this conversation, I share how I learned to stop consuming endless content (hello, doom scrolling) and start creating from a place of peace, focus, and faith.

Together, we'll talk about how to:

• Reconnect to your artistry through stillness and prayer
• Recognize when you're overconsuming instead of creating
• Find clarity and focus by "plugging into" God's direction
• Let go of frantic productivity and embrace purpose-driven creativity

So pour a cup of tea, find a quiet corner, and come sit with me. You'll leave this episode feeling lighter, more centered, and ready to create from a place of alignment—not anxiety.

If you're ready to take your next faithful step:

• Join Dr. Katherine Emeneth's Music Teacher's Playbook — Enrollment closes November 15, 2025. Build a thriving music studio that lights you up!
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Flute 360 | Episode 348: "Movement Is Healing – How Flutists Can Break Free from Stagnation and Step Into Clarity"

Have you ever felt stuck in your music career? Like you're waiting for the perfect sign from God before making your next move? In this heartfelt solo episode, Dr. Heidi Kay Begay shares a vulnerable, faith-centered reflection on how movement—both physical and spiritual—can lead to deep healing and renewed clarity.

From overcoming a life-changing neck injury to navigating a season of career uncertainty, Heidi unpacks the power of taking small, faithful steps forward. Drawing from Isaiah 40:31, she reminds us that waiting on the Lord isn't about standing still—it's about trusting while moving.

If you're a flutist, teacher, or creative who feels paralyzed in decision-making, this episode will encourage you to breathe, move, and watch how God meets you along the way.

Main Points:

• Movement as a pathway to physical, emotional, and career healing
• How waiting on the Lord can be active faith, not passive idleness
• The difference between obedience and stagnation
• Why clarity comes after you move—not before
• Real examples from Heidi's neck-injury recovery and career pivots
• How to align your free will with God's direction

Scripture Highlight:

"But those who wait on the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint." — Isaiah 40:31 (NKJV)

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Flute 360 | Episode 347: "Inside the Musical Instrument Museum — Dr. Eddie Hsu on Global Flutes & Cultural Storytelling"

In this Flute 360 episode, Dr. Heidi Kay Begay sits down with Dr. Eddie Hsu, Curator for Asia & Oceania at the Musical Instrument Museum (MIM) in Phoenix, Arizona.

Together, they explore MIM's new exhibition, "The Magical Flute: Beauty, Enchantment & Power," and talk about the global story of the flute — from 8,000-year-old bone flutes to modern instruments. Dr. Hsu shares how flutes carry cultural storytelling, spiritual meaning, ceremony, identity, and breath across continents.

You'll also hear live demonstrations of the Chinese bamboo flute (dizi), the Arabic ney, and the Indigenous Taiwanese nose flute. If you're curious about global flutes, ethnomusicology, and how museums preserve musical voice and tradition, this conversation is for you.

What You'll Learn:

• How the Musical Instrument Museum curates a global flute exhibition and tells the story of the flute across cultures and time.
• Why so many cultures see the flute as a spiritual or magical voice — not just an instrument.
• How breath, ritual, mourning, prayer, love, and identity are expressed through flutes around the world.
• What makes instruments like the dizi, ney, and traditional nose flute unique in sound and purpose.
• How visitors can experience "The Magical Flute: Beauty, Enchantment & Power" at MIM through sound, video, story, and live performance.

Guest Bio:

Dr. Eddie Chia-Hao Hsu is the Curator for Asia & Oceania at the Musical Instrument Museum (MIM) in Phoenix, Arizona. An ethnomusicologist and flutist from Taiwan, he holds a Ph.D. from the University of Texas at Austin. His work explores global flute traditions, Indigenous Taiwanese music, and cultural storytelling through sound, connecting instruments as living expressions of community and identity.

Resources:

• Musical Instrument Museum (MIM), Phoenix, Arizona
  • Exhibit: "The Magical Flute: Beauty, Enchantment & Power"
  • Opening weekend: November 7–9, 2025, including curator talks and featured performances
  • Visitor info & tickets: mim.org
• Featured instruments discussed: Chinese bamboo flute (dizi), Arabic ney, Indigenous Taiwanese double-pipe nose flute
• Themes mentioned: ritual, ceremony, longing, storytelling, preservation, conservation
• MIM's FB Business Page – click here!

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1. Build your music career with support!
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You are capable of more than you realize. Let's move the needle forward together!!

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Flute 360 | Episode 346: "The Music Teacher's Playbook — Proven Strategies to Start, Grow & Thrive in Your Private Studio" (Part 3)

In The Music Teacher's Playbook — Proven Strategies to Start, Grow & Thrive in Your Private Studio (Part 3), we wrap up this powerful trilogy with stories of transformation, resilience, and community. Dr. Katherine Emeneth and Nathalie Simper share how they've helped teachers rebuild confidence after job loss, burnout, or relocation — and find their footing again through purposeful teaching.

This final part will inspire you to see coaching as an investment, not an expense. You'll walk away knowing you can earn what you deserve, serve your students deeply, and feel grounded in your calling as an educator.

Main Points:

• How to rebuild confidence after professional loss or burnout.
• Real stories of transformation from teachers in Playbook.
• Why mentorship is the fastest path to clarity and stability.
• How to move through money fears and start investing in your growth.
• Encouragement to dream bigger — because your studio can thrive anywhere.

You Are Invited:

If your heart is ready to build or rebuild your studio, don't wait!

🌟 Book your free discovery call with Dr. Katherine Emeneth to create a custom game plan for your studio goals.

📅 Enrollment for the next Playbook cohort ends November 15, 2025.

Use the special Flute 360 link and tell her Heidi sent you!

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Flute 360 | Episode 345: "The Music Teacher's Playbook — Proven Strategies to Start, Grow & Thrive in Your Private Studio" (Part 2)

In The Music Teacher's Playbook — Proven Strategies to Start, Grow & Thrive in Your Private Studio (Part 2), we go deeper into the heart of studio building — from redefining success to building long-term financial and creative stability. Together with Dr. Katherine Emeneth and Nathalie Simper, we unpack the myths around "traditional" jobs and reveal how teaching privately can be a powerful, fulfilling career path.

If you've ever thought teaching was "Plan B," this conversation will completely shift your mindset. We'll show you why building your own thing isn't second-best — it's freedom.

Main Points:

• How to shift from scarcity to abundance in your teaching career.
• Why financial stability is a myth — and how to create your own consistency.
• The difference between job "titles" and real-life fulfillment.
• Why coaching and mentorship can fast-track your success.
• Encouragement for teachers feeling stuck, underpaid, or unseen.

You Are Invited:

You don't have to figure this out alone.

🎯 Schedule a free call with Dr. Katherine Emeneth today to create your personalized studio roadmap!

⏰ The next Playbook cohort closes November 15, 2025 — and this link is exclusively for Flute 360 listeners.

Tell her Heidi sent you from Flute 360!

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Flute 360 | Episode 344: "The Music Teacher's Playbook — Proven Strategies to Start, Grow & Thrive in Your Private Studio" (Part 1)

In The Music Teacher's Playbook — Proven Strategies to Start, Grow & Thrive in Your Private Studio (Part 1), we're starting strong with Dr. Katherine Emeneth and Nathalie Simper as we talk about the realities of building a thriving private music studio in today's world. If you've ever thought, "I don't know how to get new students," or "I just moved to a new city and don't know where to start," this conversation is your permission slip to begin again.

We open up about the moments that pushed us to create our own paths — times when doors closed and we had to choose ourselves. You'll hear what it means to build a career that's both creative and financially fulfilling, and why starting your own studio might be one of the best decisions you'll ever make.

Main Points:

• How to turn frustration and uncertainty into your next opportunity.
• Real stories from three teachers who built their studios from scratch.
• Why "hiring yourself" is one of the smartest career moves you can make.
• Common fears around starting or rebuilding your teaching studio — and how to move through them.
• The mindset shift every musician needs to start thriving right where they are.

You Are Invited:

Ready to create a plan for your next studio chapter?

📅 The next Music Teacher's Playbook cohort closes November 15, 2025.

🎓 Book a free call with Dr. Katherine Emeneth to map out your studio strategy! This special link is just for Flute 360-ers — and when you sign up, tell her Heidi from Flute 360 sent you!

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Flute 360 | Episode 343: "Musician Wellness Habits — Daily Routines to Boost Focus, Energy, and Joy with Marquelle Brown"

Are you a musician craving better wellness, focus, and energy in your daily routine? In this episode of Flute 360, Dr. Heidi Kay Begay sits down with flutist, licensed nutritionist, and wellness coach Marquelle Brown to explore the power of musician wellness habits that restore balance, creativity, and joy—on and off the stage.

Whether you're a performer, teacher, or creative artist juggling multiple roles, this conversation offers practical strategies to support your mental clarity, physical vitality, and artistic flow. Marquelle shares her proven daily routines—rooted in functional nutrition and mindfulness—to help musicians boost focus, energy, and joy through nourishing choices and intentional rhythms.

Together, Heidi and Marquelle unpack how self-care, rest, and simple shifts in mindset can transform your musicianship. You'll learn how to eat and live in alignment with your body's needs so you can perform, teach, and create with renewed purpose.

What You'll Learn:

• Simple musician wellness routines that improve focus and energy
• The connection between nutrition, mindset, and confident performance
• How self-compassion and rest accelerate your growth as an artist
• Practical tips for establishing daily habits that prevent burnout
• Why mindful eating and gratitude can transform your creativity

Join the Flute 360 Accelerator LIVE Session! ✨

Our next Flute 360 Accelerator LIVE session is happening Saturday, October 25, 2025, from 11 AM–1 PM CT, featuring special guest Marquelle Brown!

Inside the Accelerator, musicians experience real transformation—feeling more confident on stage, more effective in their teaching, and more decisive in their next creative step. Members are finding the courage to submit music conference proposals with clarity, choose repertoire with confidence, perform and teach with joy and authenticity. This can be your story, too!

🎯 Join the Accelerator today and step into your next level of artistry, confidence, and alignment. CLICK HERE to REGISTER!

Guest Links:

• Follow Marquelle Brown on Instagram – click here!
• Learn more about her wellness coaching – click here!

Resources Mentioned:

• Mediterranean Diet Principles

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Flute 360 | Episode 342: "Our Holistic Living Story—Energy, Health & Focus with Eric Jay Begay" (Part 2)

In this episode, Heidi continues the conversation on holistic living with her husband and business partner, Eric Jay Begay. Building on Episode 340, where Heidi shared her personal journey with the body, healing, and holistic practices, Eric brings his own perspective from the past 15 years of walking this path alongside her.

You'll hear Eric share what has worked for him, what he has observed, and the resources and practices that have made the biggest difference. Together, Heidi and Eric explore how small, intentional steps can add up to meaningful, transformative results.

This conversation is here to empower the modern-day flutist to become their own best advocate—seeking out the right practitioners, building a supportive plan, and honoring the body as the first instrument. When your health and vitality are aligned, everything you do—whether teaching, performing, composing, or publishing—rises to a new level of joy and impact.

Main Points: -How holistic practices can shape your artistry and daily life -Why being your own advocate is crucial for health and creativity -The role of small, steady changes in creating lasting transformation -Practical steps Eric would recommend again in a heartbeat

October 25th, 2025: Special Live Session with Marquelle Brown

On Saturday, October 25th, from 11 AM to 1 PM CT, join us for a live Flute 360 Accelerator session featuring our special guest, Marquelle Brown. Marquelle is a 360-er, flutist, coach, and licensed nutritionist who will guide us through her talk: "Calm Your Mood with Colorful Foods, Movement, and Mindful Living to Experience Clarity."

This session is part of our most popular tier, and it's your chance to engage with the community, learn in real-time, and walk away with practical tools to support your artistry and well-being.

[Click here to sign up and join Tier 2 of the Flute 360 Accelerator today!]

Resources:

• Marquelle Brown's Website
• Erin Rauch's FB Business Page

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