Introducing The Limitless Musician – Redefine Your Music Career
Release Date: 01/10/2025
S2EP10: Good News in the Classical Music Industry - 2025 Edition
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Wrap up the end of Season 2 and the year 2025 with co hosts Dr. Katherine Emeneth and Nathalie Simper! In the final episode of this season, Katherine and Nathalie talk about good news in the Classical Music Industry. They share ways that Classical Music has taken steps toward better wages for orchestral musicians, creating hand-on training for upcoming professional musicians, modernizing music degree curricula, and advocating for new music and representation. Links: Follow us for Season 3 in 2026! : @katherinemeneth : @thelimitlessmusician
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S2EP9: Building Financial Stability as a Music Entrepreneur
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Money can feel like one of the most overwhelming and confusing parts of a classical music career. In this episode, explore the reasons so many musicians feel unprepared to manage their finances, why money education is often delayed until it’s “too late,” and how your personal experiences shape the way you save, spend, and think about financial stability. You’ll hear stories from Nathalie’s own financial journey—from childhood money beliefs, to working in student loan servicing, to learning how to enjoy spending without guilt—and the systems she uses as a freelancer and...
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S2EP8: Creativity Beyond the Music
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How do modern musicians incorporate creativity into their careers beyond creating music? In today’s episode, co-hosts Nathalie Simper and Katherine Emeneth discuss what creativity looks like in their music careers and in their personal lives - and how that balance has changed over the years. Main Points: Why music as a creative outlet can become “stale” for career musicians Discussion on how creative career norms (not just music) actually discourage creativity Why being creative doesn’t mean you have to be “innovative” or “cutting edge” in big ways How creativity beyond...
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S2EP7.5: Thank you from KE Creative!
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As we grow closer to the end of the year and the anniversary of The Limitless Musician Podcast, Nathalie shares heartfelt gratitude to the listeners of the podcast and members of the KE Creative community! Katherine and Nathalie say thank you by sharing FREE career support for music entrepreneurs and private music teachers that is just a click away: Free Resources: KE Creative’s Paid Resources: for only $29!
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S2EP7: Networking - Making Lasting Connections
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When you think of networking, do sleazy sales people and shallow conversations come to mind? In this episode, explore the reasons networking feels so unnatural, especially for classical musicians. While some are more comfortable networking, explore the reasons you are often set up to dread having to network or climb professional circles. Learn how social media can be both a drain AND a tool for making genuine connections, and how to shift your focus from “What can I gain from others?” to “What can I give to others?” Main Points: How music connects you with others and also makes...
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S2EP6: Balancing Kaleidoscope Music Careers with Gill Derer (@gill.flutes)
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Tune in for a candid conversation with Nathalie Simper and Gill Derer, a classical musician who has the epitome of a kaleidoscope career. From her experiences of becoming an “accidental” social media influencer, creating performance opportunities for herself, and balancing the many hats she wears, Gill shares the lessons she’s learned along the way (as well as the lessons she’s excited to continue learning). Main Points: How becoming a social media influencer found Gill The expectation VS. reality of being a modern classical musician The pivotal moment in Gill’s...
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S2 Bonus: Planning for a Profitable Studio with Carmen Chavez
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Have you ever had a plan for building a private studio but didn’t know how to move forward? In this bonus episode, Texas flutist Carmen Chavez shares her experience of graduating with a master in music performance with the challenges of a global pandemic. Carmen shares the gaps in knowledge she needed to fill and how The Music Teacher’s Playbook, KE Creative’s coaching program for private music teachers, helped her go from 1 student to a full and thriving studio. To learn more about The Music Teacher’s Playbook: See EVERYTHING included in Playbook Request more info Hear...
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S2EP5: Vulnerability in Being Yourself
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In this heartfelt solo episode, Nathalie reflects on the side of authenticity that most classical musicians avoid talking about. Sharing her own experiences of burnout and rediscovering purpose beyond a career, she explores how reconnecting with yourself often means walking away from what you already know. Through this discussion, gain insight on vulnerability as a vessel for growth instead of weakness. Nathalie also shares her favorite resources that helped shape her approach to authenticity. Main Points: The idea versus the reality of “being yourself” Why most people avoid being...
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S2EP4: Embracing Authenticity, Part 2
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Following the previous episode on being your true self in professional spaces, co-hosts Nathalie and Katherine dive into what living and working authentically means for them. Listen to their stories of struggling with the pressures of following a “traditional” path of musicianship, and the turning points that helped them redefine who they are on their own terms. From setting boundaries to making space for all that makes up your identity, this conversation highlights the power of self-discovery and creating opportunities that align with who you truly are. Main Points: Why the...
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S3EP3: Embracing Authenticity as a Modern Musician
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In this solo episode, Nathalie breaks down how professional authenticity and basic human survival instincts can be at odds. If you’ve ever felt like you had to craft a perfected professional version of yourself in order to be successful in your music career, this episode is for you. Learn about why musicians tend to struggle more than others to fit in, and how to create an environment that helps the real you THRIVE instead of just SURVIVE. Main Points: How presenting different versions of yourself is rooted in the need to survive Why classical musicians walk certain career paths even...
info_outlineWelcome 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.
Nathalie and Katherine are here to remind you that your career isn’t one-size-fits-all, and that financial and personal stability doesn’t have to be sacrificed for your dreams. Get ready to challenge old paradigms, embrace your uniqueness, and build a music career that enhances your life instead of limiting it.
Main Points:
- Meet Your Hosts:
- Nathalie Simper, a classical music entrepreneur and self-proclaimed organizational queen, shares her journey of quitting and returning to music with a renewed mission to create a career that reflects her values and lifestyle.
- Dr. Katherine Emeneth, founder of K.E. Creative, brings her expertise as a trailblazer in helping musicians find innovative ways to thrive.
- Who This Podcast Is For:
- Musicians feeling stuck in the burnout cycle.
- Those navigating self-employment in music.
- Anyone ready to challenge the starving artist stereotype.
- What to Expect:
- Discussions on embracing individuality to build a limitless career.
- Strategies to adapt your career to fit your life, not the other way around.
- Inspirational stories from guest musicians who embody the limitless mindset.
- A sprinkle of fun with guest appearances from their furry assistants—Barney, Chewy, Grimm, and Teeth!
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