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Flute 360A Road Trip to NFA 2023Flute 360 | Episode 258: “A Road Trip to NFA 2023” Come say “hi” to me, Flute 360 guests, Flute 360 listeners, and Carolyn Nussbaum at Booth #509 in Phoenix, Arizona for the NFA 2023 Convention! Are you traveling to NFA and you want to catch-up with some amazing Flute 360 content? Then definitely check-out my guest’s shows that are listed below! Whether you are flying or driving, listening to some 360 content can definitely get you even more excited for this convention in Phoenix! We can’t wait to see you! *Please note, this schedule was updated on 8/2/23 at 9:30 AM / MT. Tha...2023-08-0110 min
Flute 360Your Voice Matters with Jean-Paul Wright!Flute 360 | Episode 206: “Your Voice Matters with Jean-Paul Wright!” Join Jean-Paul Wright and Heidi Kay Begay as they discuss the ins and outs of podcasting. Is podcasting for you? Well, you tell us! Are you craving new musical opportunities for your career? Do you love to collaborate with musicians at the regional, national, and international levels? Are you wanting to reduce your performance anxiety? Would you like to articulate clearly through your flute your musical ideas and intentions? If you said “yes” to any of these questions, consider starting a podcast because your voice matters! Podca...2022-06-0756 minFlute 360The Stay Amazing Show & Flute 360 Have A Chat!Flute 360 | “Bonus Episode: The Stay Amazing Show & Flute 360 Have A Chat!” (51:29) Enjoy this podcast cross-over with my podcasting friend, Ricardo Canez. He invited me to be a guest on his show (The Stay Amazing Show) and we had a wonderful conversation about the entrepreneurial musician. Listen to today’s episode to hear topics such as the travelling musician, the podcasting musician, the musicpreneur, and when to send your creative work out into the world! Let us know what you think. We’d love to hear from you! BONUS – Resources Mentioned: Register to The Podcas...2021-07-0351 min
The Unclassical MusicianMusicians who podcast: Karen Cubides of The Musician's GuideWrapping up this three-part series with Karen Cubides was so fun! Karen is the host of The Musician's Guide podcast, as well as the Fempire to Inspire podcast. With a background in classical saxophone and orchestra admin, Karen set off to found her own marketing agency in Nashville-- the Karen Cubides Agency. Karen works with musicians of all stripes on building a rewarding career that is unique to them through coaching, photography, social media, web design, and videography. In this episode: Why Karen loves podcasting (she has TWO new shows coming soon!) The role podcasting plays i...2021-06-291h 00The Unclassical MusicianMusicians who podcast: Jason Heath of Contrabass ConversationsIn part two of our three-part series on musicians who podcast, I had the pleasure of chatting with Jason Heath-- host of the Contrabass Conversations podcast. Jason started his podcast way back in 2007 (!!) and has continued with it on and off ever since. The show is now close to reaching 3 million downloads!!! Jason's career has been very multi-faceted and is a textbook example of a modern portfolio career. From gigging all over the Chicago area, to blogging and podcasting, to teaching high school orchestra-- Jason has done it all! In this episode: How podcasting h...2021-06-221h 04
Flute 360It's Summertime!Flute 360 | Episode 166: “It’s Summertime!” (11:41) It’s summertime and I need some rest and relaxation! I am going to devote the summer to grow my business through some professional development classes. Today, I share important class announcements, highlight some wonderful episodes, and give a shoutout to three special podcast shows! In August, I have a great series lined-up where four amazing guests will be sharing their knowledge all about the body! These four guests include Austin Pancner, Spencer Hartman, Lea Pearson, and Amy Likar. Please join me in August to learn about important exercises for musician...2021-06-1911 min
Flute 360The Unclassical Musician & Flute 360 Have A Chat!Flute 360 | “Bonus Episode: The Unclassical Musician & Flute 360 Have A Chat!” (57:13) Today’s episode is a special bonus feature! Tori Lupinek is the host of the podcast called, The Unclassical Musician! She invited me to be a guest on her show and we had a great time talking about podcasting and what it has done for our music careers. Since the talk was fun and informative, I knew that the content would benefit the Flute 360 listeners, too! Listen to today’s episode to find out how podcasting can help you find or rediscover your creative voice on and off the...2021-06-1757 minThe Unclassical MusicianMusicians who podcast: Heidi Kay Begay of Flute360This month, we are doing a 3-part series featuring musicians who podcast! First up is the host of the Flute 360 podcast-- Heidi Kay Begay. Heidi started her podcast as part of her DMA project, and 3 years later it is going stronger than ever! Flute360 offers "a panoramic view of flute-related topics for the modern day musician." Heidi now has her own course called "The Podcasting Musician" which takes entrepreneurial podcasters from scratch to launch in only 5 weeks! In this episode: Why podcasts are an important part of the entrepreneur's arsenal The perks of being a p...2021-06-151h 04The Unclassical MusicianRebroadcast of the original trailerIn preparation for our June series with musicians who podcast, I'm bringing back the original trailer for the show. Listening back to the trailer has been a helpful reminder to me about why I started this podcast, how much growth it has experienced in the last 8 months, and how much growth I've experienced through producing the show! I am SO pleased to share our next lineup of guests! Stay tuned to hear from Heidi Kay Begay of the Flute 360 podcast, Karen Cubides of The Musician's Guide podcast, and Jason Heath of Contrabass Conversations. LINKS 2021-06-0811 minThe Unclassical MusicianNew World Flutist Leah Stevens on Mental HealthLast installment of mental health awareness month! I wanted to ask New World flutist Leah Stevens to come on the show during mental health month because I have admired how transparent she is about her mental health struggles online. In addition to performing with the New World Symphony, she has served as principal flute with The Orchestra Now and substituted with the Civic Orchestra of Chicago, Quad Cities Symphony, South Bend Symphony, and the Lexington Philharmonic. Leah has also won First Prize in the Orchestral Audition and Masterclass and Second Prize in the Piccolo Orchestral Audition and M...2021-05-2558 minThe Unclassical MusicianRusty Holmes on Mental Fitness for MusiciansContinuing with Mental Health Awareness Month on the podcast... This week we have Rusty Holmes-- french horn player, teacher, and motivational speaker based in Austin, TX. In addition to being in the private teaching scene, Rusty plays in many orchestras in central Texas. During the pandemic, he developed his Musican's System for Success mental fitness lecture and has delivered it over 20 times. Rusty is a huge advocate for journaling, gratitude, and challenging yourself! If you aren't motivated to get off your butt and do something awesome after listening to this episode... In this episde: Wh...2021-05-1854 minThe Unclassical MusicianAmanda Deligiannis on musician trauma and self-careWelcome back to mental health awareness month here on The Unclassical Musician! This one is a must-listen! This week, I sat down with my good friend and master of social work Amanda Deligiannis to talk about some mental health issues pertaining to musicians, and the music school experience. Amanda started at DePaul as a music ed major, with french horn as her instrument. Over the course of our four years there she waffled between continuing with music ed and considering switching to regular education. She eventually finished her music ed degree. During her t...2021-05-111h 03The Unclassical MusicianCoping with COVIDThank you to everyone who took the time to check in on me while I was sick! Many people have been asking questions about my experience with covid, so I wanted to do an episode about it. We are kicking off Mental Month with a solo episode that goes into detail on the negative mental side effects of testing positive for the enemy virus during a global pandemic. In this episode: The whole story! The physical symptoms The mental side effects Stay tuned next week for a conversation with my friend Amanda Deligiannis-- music educator tur...2021-05-0430 minThe Unclassical MusicianKatherine Emeneth on teaching privatelyBetter late than never! I am so pleased to FINALLY bring you this conversation with flutist, educator, studio-building guru, and pedagogy nerd Katherine Emeneth. Based in Georgia, Katherine has taken her successful private flute studio and expanded her career into studio consulting, speaking on private studio development, and career coaching for recent music grads. She is basically the queen of teaching musicians new to the private teaching game all about how to succeed in the industry! In this episode: How her background in music education has benefited Katherine's career as a private teacher How DO...2021-04-271h 00The Unclassical MusicianKatie Velasquez and the Virtual Flute Music FestivalKatie Velasquez is another flutist with Texas connections! Originally from Austin, Katie is now the principal flutist of the Missouri Symphony, and the Artistic Director of the Virtual Flute Music Festival! Katie has a very impressive background in orchestra performance and has killed it in many national competitions. Perhaps one of her most impressive feats is starting her own VIRTUAL flute and piccolo festivals featuring top names in the flute world. The truly unique aspect of this festival is the strong focus on empowering the artist through courageous thinking and mindset training. I wanted to get Katie on the...2021-04-2059 min
The Unclassical MusicianHow does one build a private studio?Special thanks to Keith Alcius (tuba) for submitting this question for the Q&A episode. I told you we'd do full episodes for the big ones! I’m going to tell you a bit about how I got started with private teaching in Houston, how it's going at this point 1 year into the pandemic, and some of my personal policies I’ve used to build a sought-after lesson experience in my area. I started off with literally a handful of kids and went from bare minimum to seeing nearly 100 flutes per week in less than 2 years. If...2021-04-0621 min
The Unclassical MusicianNicole Riccardo on how to market yourself onlineI am so stoked today to bring you this conversation with the queen of social media marketing for musicians—Nicole Riccardo. Nicole learned industry secrets around utilizing social media for marketing during her 9-5 job. These skills eventually allowed her to quit her job and start working for herself. Nicole now runs her own online media marketing agency- NR Media— and she does it all. Branding, web design, business coaching, marketing courses, you name it she does it. Did I mention she is also a flutist??? Stay tuned all the way to the end of our conversation to l...2021-03-3055 min
The Unclassical MusicianRebroadcast: Episode 10 Pivoting OnlineWelcome to our first-ever rebroadcast episode! This week we are re-airing episode 10: Pivoting online and virtual networking for musicians. I wanted to bring this episode back as a refresher course to prep you for an upcoming episode with Nicole Riccardo, social media marketing QUEEN. Also flutist, also based in Texas. That conversation is going to air on March 30! If you want to get to know Nicole a little beforehand you should DEFINITELY look at her Instagram, which is a study in how to use that platform to your full advantage. She even teaches a course o...2021-03-2320 min
The Unclassical MusicianIt's Tax TimeIt's tax season... Not my personal fave because it means my CPA fiancee is working non-stop. But this does put me in a unique position to offer some insights I've gleaned about my taxes since hanging out with an accountant! This episode is basically taxes 101 for self-employed musicians. I hope the info in this episode helps to ease some unease when it comes to filing and paying your taxes with multiple income streams-- especially if you are doing it for the first time! In this episode: ~Invest in software that helps you...2021-03-1622 min
The Unclassical MusicianQ&A/AMAThank you to everyone who submitted questions for this week's show! This show format is a unique Q&A/"Ask me anything" that will now be reserved exclusively for Patreon supporters in the future. If you enjoy this show format, be sure to check out The Unclassical Musician on Patreon! In show order: "Would you care to share your experience on region/district band auditions in Texas vs. Illinois? The benefits and pitfalls of both states, like how the whole process works." ~Shaina Goodson, trumpet "What was your experience at DePaul like?" ~Kiara E...2021-03-0946 min
The Unclassical MusicianFlutist Tyler Martin on pandemic life at Rice and the future of our industryTori interviews fellow flutist and Chicago-Houston transplant Tyler Martin on life at one of the United States' top orchestral training institutions during the pandemic. They also dig into how his experiences of the past year have broadened Tyler's mindset on new possibilities for his career path. Besides doing his second masters at Rice, Tyler is also a sub for the Houston Symphony and has played at Spoleto, Texas Music Festival, and Brevard. Last summer Tyler was a featured performer for the National Flute Association Summer Series. Tyler also teaches around Houston and is a strong advocate for...2021-03-0254 min
The Unclassical MusicianBudgeting for BeginnersIn this episode, Tori shares some backstory about her relationship with money at the end of her time as a student and just getting started as a flute lesson teacher in Texas. Listen for some tips to help you change your relationship with money, ditch the starving artist mindset, and get out of debt! In this episode: Being unemployed as a recent music grad The 50/30/20 rule of budgeting Why it is important to spend some money on your "wants", even when you don't have much money Stay tuned next week for a conversation with flutist Ty...2021-02-2327 min
The Unclassical MusicianJess Voigt Page: music business and career success coach Originally from Australia, Jess Voigt Page is an Austin, TX-based classical saxophonist, teacher, performer, and coach. She is on faculty at Baylor University and is president-elect of NASA (North American Saxophone Alliance). Jess’ “three-ish-minute thursday” Youtube videos cover a variety of bite-sized topics pertinent to creating your own music career. Stay tuned all the way to the end of the episode to hear about Jess' brush with Great British Bake Off royalty--Nancy Birtwhistle! In this episode we'll talk about: ~What a music career and business success coach does ~Why musicians need career coaching in the 21st century/ how music school let us do...2021-02-161h 08
The Unclassical MusicianMake money NOWSPOILER ALERT! This episode uses the word a**. Also, this is NOT a step-by-step guide on how to get rich quick! This week we are talking about some mental blocks that might be holding you back from making more money as a musician during a pandemic. Things to listen for: Journaling-- yay or nay? Discontent-- what it is and why we feel it Whole-a**ing one thing If you found value in this episode, be sure to check back on February 16 for a conversation with saxophonist and music career and business coach Jess Voigt Page!2021-02-0222 min
The Unclassical MusicianAustin Pancner on Recovering from InjuryThis week, Tori speaks with Austin Pancner of The Functional Musician about the importance of exercise, nutrition, and meditation when recovering from a performance-related injury. Austin is a bass trombonist, personal trainer, and nutritionist finishing his DMA at Indiana University. He is also the founder of The Functional Musician, who's Holistic Transformation Program boasts taking injured musicians back to playing and living without pain in 90 days or less! In this episode, we talk about: The difference between "diet" and "nutrition" The importance of exercise for musicians What FINALLY helped Austin heal his performance injuries Why we ar...2021-01-261h 00
The Unclassical MusicianChelsea Tanner on MindsetJoin us this week for our first conversation episode! Dr. Chelsea Tanner is a flutist and mindset coach. Since the beginning of the pandemic, Chelsea started two online Flute Bootcamp courses, launched her self-image coaching business, AND her very own podcast called Align Your Mind. If you enjoy our conversation today, you'll definitely want to listen to Align Your Mind next! Gold nuggets in this episode: ~What a mindset coach does and what a coaching session looks like ~Practice room empowerment: give yourself the authority to love the way you play. ~Mi...2021-01-1952 min
The Unclassical MusicianPivoting online and virtual networking for musiciansYes, we are (hopefully) halfway through this pandemic thing. No, it is never too late to start amplifying your artistic voice online! Your online presence is meant to showcase your work. It is your platform to advertise your goods, services, and skills. If you are a non-salaried musician, how do you expect to get new work if you are not promoting yourself??? Here are Tori's top necessities for success to amplify your online presence: 1) Website 2) Youtube channel 3) Facebook page 4) Instagram We also talk about the...2021-01-1218 min
The Unclassical MusicianPPP Loans for MusiciansIf you are a musician with a gig-based income, you will likely qualify for some covid relief money from the federal government soon! Congress passed “The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021” on December 20. This act provides additional funds to the Paycheck Protection Program— the pandemic relief program administered by the US Small Business Administration (SBA). We are still waiting on more details for the new round of aid. In the mean time, here are some things you can do to get yourself in good shape to apply for a forgiveable loan. Follow the news around PPP loans...2021-01-0807 min
The Unclassical MusicianNew Year's Resolutions and SMART GoalsAre you a new year's resolution person, or not really? This week we'll talk about why resolutions don't work, and how to create resolutions that motivate you to achieve your goals! Things to listen for: Arguments for and against resolutions Why resolutions fail SMART goals Taking an OK resolution and making it SMART S: Specific M: Measurable A: Attainable R: Relevant T: Time-bound Sign up for your FREE 15-minute new year's resolution session with me here! BONUS: Stay tuned for bonus episode on PPP lo...2021-01-0519 min
The Unclassical MusicianImposter Syndrome"Imposter!" Who, me?? This week, we discuss this syndrome that affects 70% of adults and develops as a side effect of going through the music school system. Listen all the way to the end of the episode for exciting Unclassical news and fun things to come in 2021! Things to listen for: What is Imposter Syndrome What causes Imposter Syndrome Fear of success as a musician How imposterism holds us back Links: Psychology Today article "Imposter Syndrome" Episode 1: Burnout Episode 7: Coping with Anxiety Sign up for a FREE coaching sessi...2020-12-2216 min
The Unclassical MusicianCoping with AnxietyThis week, Tori shares when she first realized she had performance anxiety as a teenager. We'll also talk about the difference between nervousness, performance anxiety, and social anxiety. Are performance and social anxieties directly related in individuals? Are musicians prone to social anxiety? We'll talk about it. Links: Blog post "Being a Musicians Made Me an Anxious Person" The Mayo Clinic info on Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD) The Bulletproof Musician "What you may not know about performance anxiety" Follow Chelsea Tanner on Instagram Follow Tori on Instagram ...2020-12-1420 min
The Unclassical MusicianDealing with a Performance InjuryThis week, Tori shares her personal struggles with TMJ as a flutist. The narrative for this episode comes from two blog posts, linked below. Things to listen for: - Stressors of music school - Anxiety - TMJ disorder and treatment - Stigma around performance-related injuries - How injuries can impact regular daily life Blog posts: TMJ: A Three-Letter Hurdle TMJ: That Marvelous Joint (pt 2) Join The Unclassical Musicians Facebook group Follow Tori on Instagram2020-12-0826 min
The Unclassical MusicianThe Ethics of Music During a PandemicIts another loaded topic! Keeping it under 30 minutes, here's what we'll talk about: - Loss of income - Taking care of "The Four Walls" - The effect of the killing of George Floyd and the Black Lives Matter movement on the classical music industry - The effects of a wave of free art online - A hope for a revitalized industry when things go back to "normal" Notes: Dave Ramsey and "The Four Walls" The National Flute Association Summer Series info @t...2020-12-0126 min
The Unclassical MusicianMindset for Musicians"Mindset is everything." Is it really? This week we unearth some mindset and self-talk habits that sabotage musicians--especially recent music grads. In this episode: Pessimism, realism, optimism Self-talk Judgement Compassion and empathy Reacting versus responding Abundance versus scarcity Gratitude "Mindset is everything" poster Jen Sincero's self-help book "You Are a Badass" Follow Tori on Instagram Join The Unclassical Musicians Facebook group 2020-11-1722 min
The Unclassical MusicianWork From Home SchedulingThis week, Tori shares some insights into the intensity of a musician's schedule compared to "muggles." She also provides some helpful tips for creating your own effective and productive work from home schedule! Work from home schedule template download "Get Unstuck: How to manage your time with the Pomodoro Technique" by Chris Bailey "The Rule of 3" by Chris Bailey The Unclassical Musicians Facebook group @torilupinekflutist Instagram 2020-11-1026 min
The Unclassical MusicianSelf-CareThe best and easiest way to avoid and prevent burnout? Self-care! In this week's episode, Tori discusses the importance of self-care for people in general, and why it is difficult for musicians to make themselves a priority. What is self care? Taking care of yourself! Must-do self-care items for musicians: Get enough sleep Drink enough water Meditate or practice breathing exercises Move your body for 30 minutes/day Cook and eat healthy foods Say NO to others so you can say YES to yourself Go outside Schedule self-care time daily 2020-11-0327 min
The Unclassical MusicianBurnoutIn episode 1, Tori kicks off a series of heavy-hitting topics with her own personal burnout story. We define burnout and its symptoms, and discuss why musicians in particular are prone to working themselves into burnout. Do you have an inspirational burnout story that you'd like to share with other listeners? Feel free to post about it in The Unclassical Musicians FB group, or DM Tori on IG! Info on "Burnout" from Psychology Today: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/burnout The Unclassical Musicians Facebook Group Instagram: @torilupinekflutist2020-10-2723 minThe Unclassical MusicianTrailerHi there! My name is Tori Lupinek, and you are listening to The Unclassical Musician. This is the podcast empowering the new generation of classical musicians to take risks and live a fulfilling life. Show links: Join the facebook group The Unclassical Musicians DM on instagram @torilupinekflutist Topic suggestion form: torilupinek.com/theunclassicalmusician National Flute Association (NFA) Who I am/ my story Please --allow me to introduce myself. My name is Tori. I am 27 years old. I live in Houston, TX. I am a fl...2020-10-0908 min