Flute 360

Flute 360 | Episode 359: "How to Start a Nonprofit Music Organization—Lessons from Dr. Susan Fain"

Have you ever felt called to serve your community through music—but weren't sure where to begin? In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Susan Fain to talk about what it actually takes to build a nonprofit music organization from the ground up.

Dr. Fain shares her journey in ...

Flute 360 | Episode 358: "Before the Big 360—An Honest Reflection on Calling, Career, and Identity"

As Flute 360 approaches a major milestone—360 episodes and seven years on the mic—this solo episode serves as a quiet, heartfelt pause.

In Episode 358, Heidi reflects on the journey behind the podcast: the faith, questions, pivots, risks, and relationships that shaped Flu...

Flute 360 | Episode 357: "When Teaching Styles Clash—Handling Music Teacher Conflict Without the Drama"

Conflicts between music colleagues are more common than we like to admit — and they can show up in band halls, studios, shared programs, and co-teaching situations.

In this episode, Dr. Heidi Kay Begay draws from nearly two decades of experience as a professional flutist and music educator to explore how music teachers can naviga...

Flute 360 | Episode 356: "Took a Break? Your Playing Isn't Behind—It's Evolving"

This episode is for the musician returning from a hiatus—short or long. Whether life changed, your energy shifted, or you simply needed space, your playing isn't behind. It's evolving. We talk through comparison, fear, grief, and the gentle curiosity needed to rebuild. Breaks don't erase artistry; they often de...

Flute 360 | Episode 355: "Your Spoken Voice Is Your Flute Voice—Here's How to Reunite Them"

If you feel disconnected from your playing—unsure, hesitant, or muted—this episode uncovers why. Often, the break isn't just musical; it's between your spoken voice and your flute voice.

We revisit early musical memories, confidence wounds, comparison culture, and the pressures t...

Flute 360 | Episode 354: "Stop Waiting for Perfect Conditions—Practice Without the Flute on Your Face"

If you've ever told yourself "I don't have time to practice," this episode will free you. We look at why waiting for the perfect moment keeps musicians stuck—and why some of your most meaningful practice can happen away from the flute.

Using the score, your voice, visu...

Flute 360 | Episode 353: "The Baby Metaphor That Will Change How You Practice Forever"

If you've ever played all the "right" notes yet still felt disconnected from your musical expression, this episode will change how you practice forever. In E353, I share a simple baby metaphor that has transformed the way my clients build emotional connection and artistic intention from the very first pra...

Flute 360 | Episode 352: "Stop Shrinking—How to Take Up Healthy Artistic Space as a Musician"

If you've ever felt yourself shrinking—apologizing for your sound, playing small in rehearsal, or holding back your musical voice—this episode is for you. Today, we explore why so many musicians collapse inward (mentally, emotionally, and physically) and how to reclaim the healthy artistic space yo...

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 approach...

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 b...

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 h...

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...

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 & ...

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 ...

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. Kathe...

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...

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 ...

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.

Yo...

Flute 360 | Episode 341: "Our Holistic Living Story—Energy, Health & Focus with Eric Jay Begay" (Part 1)

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 ye...