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The Limitless MusicianDigital Courses in Classical MusicHave you ever thought of creating your own digital course but had zero ideas on where to start? Host Nathalie and co-host Katherine dive into the world of digital courses and the missing elements you need to make a digital course profitable. With Katherine’s decade of experience with The Music Teacher’s Playbook, listen to the myths, limits, and breakthroughs that can help you share your expertise to the right audience. Main Points: The truth about digital course creations and why they’re not always “passive” income The business components that most musicians miss How kn...2025-05-141h 08
The Limitless MusicianThe Limit DOES Exist - Challenging Limits to Redefine Your SuccessFor the final episode of Season 1, host Nathalie breaks how knowing that career limits exist can be the first step to engineering the career you’ve always wanted. The long accepted “truths” that classical musicians will always be burned out and financially unstable are challenged in a way that gets you unstuck and finding clarity in which moves to make next. Lastly, you’ll hear tips on how to name, challenge, and break the mental limits in your personal and musical life. Main Points: How music degrees and tradition reinforce narrow definitions of success The ways...2025-05-0735 min
The Limitless Musician“Investment” Isn’t A Bad WordHost Nathalie and co-host Katherine discuss the definition of investment when it comes to classical music. We will shed light on the ways musicians invest more than money in their careers and talk about how 3 types of investments can make a clearer path to the career you want. Main Points: Why musicians feel disappointed with investments Investments that musicians make that actually stall career progress How money is just one factor in building success Three types of investments that can define your career path How to avoid measuring your identity by the investments you m...2025-04-2344 min
The Limitless MusicianSaying “Yes” to the Right ThingsIn this episode, Nathalie talks about people pleasing and its not-so-subtle place in classical music jobs. Think of the ways you "starve" yourself on personal and professional levels when you say "yes" to everything. Find out how you can begin to change the habit of saying "yes' to everything else into saying "yes" to yourself. Main Points: How music programs train you to be a people pleaser The reasons you keep saying "yes" when you want to say "no" Three ways to shift your habits and prioritize the right things for you Follow us for...2025-04-0931 min
The Limitless MusicianBurn Your Burnout: Building Sustainable Patterns in your LifeIn today’s episode, we talk about the “badge of honor” classical musicians carry: Burnout. Your music degree may have started the fire, but are you keeping the flame burning? Hear about co-hosts Katherine and Nathalie’s personal journeys with balancing stress, as well as the top 3 things that can fuel or burnout or help you reset. Major Points: The reality of experiencing burnout throughout your life The difference between burnout in college and post-graduate reality Applying the concept of homework to goals and tasks How balance helps you protect your real priorities outside of your c...2025-03-261h 05
The Limitless MusicianBeyond Potential - Turning your potential self into your ideal self with Kate KayaianLimitless Musician Kate Kayaian shares her journey as a professional cellist, entrepreneur, career & mindset coach, and now as an author of “Beyond Potential: A Guide for Creative Who Want to Re-assess, Re-define, and Re-ignite their Careers.” Join Nathalie and Kate as they discuss how your past shapes your future, how to connect with the version of yourself that you wish you could be, and actionable steps to infuse your core values into every aspect of your career. Main Points: Pivoting your career when there is more that you want Stories or lessons you carry that define your...2025-03-1250 minThe Limitless MusicianThe “Sweet Spot” - Unlearning Perfectionism in your Classical Music CareerIn this solo episode, Nathalie talks about perfectionism and its roots in the classical music industry from performance to your way of thinking. Reflect on how perfectionism holds you back in your music career, how human nature can break the perfectionist mindset, and what you can do to unlearn the rigid mindset that makes you stand in your own way. Main Points: How you are conditioned to be a perfectionist musician Challenging the perceived “truths” about practice makes perfect and other misconceptions The difference between psychological inflexibility and psychological flexibility Building your own mental prison - and...2025-02-2424 minThe Limitless MusicianThe Balancing Act—Reframing the Work and Life Balance for Modern MusiciansIn this solo episode, Nathalie is diving into the struggle that every musician can relate to: the balance between your work life and your personal life. As musicians, we’re conditioned to prioritize work above all else—but at what price? The reality is that burnout, anxiety, and exhaustion run rampant in our field. So, is there a way to build a thriving career without sacrificing personal wellness? Main Points: The difference between living to work VS. working to live Why musicians feel pressured to overwork and its effects A simple but powerful question to set bala...2025-02-1225 minThe Limitless MusicianFrom Student to Trailblazer – Dr. Katherine Emeneth’s Musical EvolutionGet to know co-host Dr. Katherine Emeneth as she shares her journey from shy piano student to industry leader. Katherine reflects on her early struggles with self-confidence and the societal pressure to conform to traditional music career paths. Her story reveals how resilience, hard work, and innovative thinking transformed her career, leading her to create programs that empower modern musicians to thrive on their terms. Main Points: A Humble Start: How childhood experiences shaped Katherine’s love for music. Defying Expectations: Building a multi-faceted career that blends education, performance, and entrepreneurship. Resilience Through Rejection: Lessons learned from...2025-01-1244 minThe Limitless MusicianFirst-Generation Challenges – Balancing Tradition and PassionIn this episode, co-host Nathalie Simper shares her inspiring journey as a first-generation American pursuing a career in music. Growing up in a Guatemalan household, she faced challenges balancing cultural expectations with her passion for music. Nathalie discusses pivotal moments in her education and career, highlighting the importance of perseverance, community, and self-discovery in building a fulfilling career. Main Points: Cultural Expectations vs. Personal Dreams: Navigating familial expectations in a non-traditional career path. The Power of Community: How magnet arts schools and supportive mentors shaped Nathalie’s journey. Career Setbacks: Learning resilience through grad school rejections and r...2025-01-121h 04The Limitless MusicianBreaking Free – Redefining What It Means to Be a Limitless MusicianWelcome to the inaugural episode of The Limitless Musician! Hosts Nathalie Simper and Dr. Katherine Emeneth explore the concept of becoming a "Limitless Musician" and challenge the self-imposed boundaries many musicians face. They discuss how societal expectations and outdated industry norms hinder creativity and success. By sharing personal experiences and actionable advice, they aim to inspire listeners to break free from traditional molds and redefine success on their own terms. Main Points: Defining Limits: How industry norms and self-doubt create barriers for musicians. Social Media’s Role: Dispelling the myth of perfection and curated lives. Limitless Mind...2025-01-1252 minThe Limitless MusicianIntroducing The Limitless Musician – Redefine Your Music CareerWelcome to The Limitless Musician, the podcast designed to inspire and equip modern musicians to build sustainable and fulfilling music careers. Hosted by Nathalie Simper and Dr. Katherine Emeneth, this show is your go-to resource for actionable insights, practical support, and fresh perspectives for breaking down barriers in the classical music industry and beyond. In this trailer episode, Nathalie and Katherine introduce themselves and share their mission to help musicians redefine success on their own terms. Whether you’re a performer, educator, content creator, or exploring new frontiers in music, this podcast is for you. Nat...2025-01-1002 min