S2EP8: Creativity Beyond the Music
The Limitless Musician
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!
The Limitless Musician
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
The Limitless Musician
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)
The Limitless Musician
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
The Limitless Musician
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
The Limitless Musician
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
The Limitless Musician
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
The Limitless Musician
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...
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S2EP2: Creating Community - Live Session
The Limitless Musician
Co-hosts Dr. Katherine Emeneth and Nathalie Simper pull back the curtain on some of the secrets to their private studio cultures! Get a walk through of how to infuse your quirks into your studio, encourage students to bond, and how to make recitals, masterclasses, and more a reality. Main Points: Why most private teachers are nervous to shape their studio culture How Katherine’s and Nathalie’s studios embody similar values in different ways Low, medium, and high effort ideas to make connections between you, your students, and your local community How to make studio events...
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S2EP1: Learn to Reflect, Reset, and Realign with Reasonable Goal Setting
The Limitless Musician
We’re starting Season 2 with a bang! In this solo episode, host Nathalie Simper dives into the connection between the habits you form and the possibilities of successfully reaching your goals. Learn how to actively shape your process of goal setting and reaching so that you can spend more time growing and less time playing the blame game. Main Points: How past experiences shape the way you approach goal setting and resolutions Why reasonable goals often seem impossible to accomplish Understanding the difference between the “ideal” timeline and the “real” timeline Adopting a...
info_outlineHow 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 your career can actually spark creativity
- Incorporating “routine” creativity to develop open mindedness and flexibility
- K and N’s sources of inspiration/motivation/drive even through the “busy work” of musicianship
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