Flute 360 | Episode 329: “Your Studio Is a Lab – Teaching with Curiosity & Care with Alexandra Petropoulos”

Have you ever wished your flute studio felt more joyful, creative, and… human?

In today’s episode, Dr. Heidi Kay Begay sits down with Alexandra Petropoulos—aka The Flute Nerd—to unpack how your studio can become a supportive, experimental, and healthy space for your students and for you as the teacher. Alex opens up about her 8-year break from playing, what brought her back to the flute, and how curiosity, compassion, and a laboratory mindset transformed her teaching.

If you’ve ever battled perfectionism, burnout, or imposter syndrome in your playing or teaching, this conversation is a must-listen. You’ll walk away with tangible ideas for reframing mistakes, building trust with your students, and empowering them to explore artistry on their terms.

Click play to explore:

• Why your studio should feel like a laboratory, not a pressure cooker
• How Alex rebuilt her relationship with music after academic burnout
• Tools for cultivating curiosity, permission, and self-compassion in your students
• Releasing rigid pedagogy and embracing experimentation in your lessons

Whether you’re a teacher, student, or somewhere in between, this episode will help you reset and reimagine what a healthy music studio can truly look like.

UPCOMING EVENTS!
Join us LIVE on Saturday, May 31st, 2025 @ 12 PM CT for the next Flute 360 Accelerator session featuring Alexandra Petropoulos! She’ll be guiding us through how to combat perfectionism in our playing and teaching. You’ll leave with mindset tools, clarity, and community support.

👉 Register through this link – click here!

Save the Date!
On Saturday, July 12th, 2025 @ 12 PM CT, Dr. Heidi will be guest presenting for Alex’s Flute Nerd Lab, sharing how to express yourself through storytelling. You won’t want to miss this creative and empowering session—link coming soon!

Connect with Alex (The Flute Nerd):

• Instagram – [Click Here]
• YouTube – [Click Here]
• TikTok – [Click Here]
• Website / Flute Nerd Lab

Resources:

• Book: The Inner Game of Music by Barry Green
• Book: The Gilbert Legacy

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Flute 360 | Episode 328: “Finding Your Flute Voice - How Rabbit, Tigger, and Owl See You with Erin Rauch” (Part 10)

Flute 360 podcast episode featuring Erin Rauch – a flutist, VA, and life coach helping creative artists overcome self-doubt and carve out their unique paths.

What if the clarity you’re craving isn’t found in a technique book—but in the words of someone who already believes in you?

In this heartfelt episode, Dr. Heidi Kay Begay sits down with Flute 360 Accelerator member Erin Rauch to talk about embracing your individuality, defeating negative self-talk, and stepping into your unique identity as a creative.

Through Erin’s story, you’ll see how being multi-passionate isn’t a limitation—it’s an invitation to carve your own lane. She shares two powerful mindset exercises, including one that invites you to ask three people who love you to describe what makes you special. This simple but transformative tool can help shift your inner dialogue and reignite your confidence.

You’ll leave this episode with practical ways to shift your thinking, simplify your next creative step, and finally start walking your own path as a modern-day flutist.

Top 3 Highlights:

• How Erin blends VA work and coaching to support creative professionals.
• Why asking others for honest feedback can reveal strengths you didn’t know you had.
• How to shift from “I have to do this” to “I get to do this” with your flute, business, or life.

Want to go deeper?

Join the Flute 360 Accelerator Program with a free trial (through May 15). You’ll get access to live sessions, expert guidance, and a supportive community of flutists who are ready to grow alongside you. Sign up here! Deadline is 5/15!

Guest’s Information:
Erin is a flutist, virtual assistant, and certified life and performance coach. She supports creative entrepreneurs through a unique blend of administrative support and mindset coaching. Erin empowers her clients to pursue their creative goals by helping them navigate mental roadblocks, build systems, and delegate tasks that drain their energy.

Erin’s Contact Info:
Email: erin.rauch@comcast.net
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/erinsempowerempire

Resources & More:

• Listen to Episode 302: “Just Drink the Pickle Juice” – embracing discomfort for growth
• Subscribe to the Flute 360 newsletter for creative prompts, behind-the-scenes updates, and upcoming sessions!
• Grab your Flute 360 Coaching Bundle for $200 off until 4/30/25!

Flute 360 | Episode 327: "Stop Blending In – Be the Flutist Everyone Remembers" (Part 9)

Do you feel like your unique talents are getting lost in the noise?

In today's episode, Dr. Heidi Kay Begay and Eric Jay Begay pull back the curtain on what it truly means to stand out as a flutist and creative artist. They explore how embracing your unique qualities and showing up authentically can transform your career from blending in to standing out vividly in people's minds.

Heidi and Eric share powerful strategies from their own journeys on how to creatively leverage your interests and talents—beyond traditional boundaries—to open new doors and opportunities. They'll guide you through overcoming imposter syndrome, stepping confidently into your role as a "flutepreneur," and building genuine relationships that make you unforgettable.

You'll walk away from this episode inspired to:

• Embrace your individuality and let your authenticity be your biggest asset.

• Creatively combine your interests with your flute career to unlock new opportunities.

• Overcome imposter syndrome and perfectionism by recognizing your unique value.

Episode Highlights:

• Practical advice for leveraging your unique talents to build memorable connections and opportunities.

• Real-life examples of how musicians have successfully packaged their skills in unexpected, profitable ways.

• Insight into overcoming barriers such as imposter syndrome, fear of visibility, and perfectionism.

• Encouragement to see your diverse interests not as distractions but as powerful avenues for growth.

Episode Resources:

Grab your Flute 360 Coaching Bundle before April 30, 2025, and receive $200 off! You'll get personalized guidance, tools, and resources tailored specifically to your unique flute journey. Spots are limited, so secure yours today!

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