Episode 324: Market Your Magic - Sharing Your Creative Work with Confidence, Part 6
Release Date: 04/17/2025
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info_outlineFlute 360 | Episode 324: “Market Your Magic – Sharing Your Creative Work with Confidence” (Part 6)
How do you share your creative or musical work with the world…without feeling awkward, salesy, or unsure of yourself?
In this powerful episode, Heidi flips the script on what it means to market your music. Whether you're an educator with a new teaching method, a performer launching a tour, or a creator with a flute course, you’ll learn how to approach marketing as an extension of your artistic voice—not a departure from it.
Filled with relatable stories, practical insights, and a call to reclaim your confidence, this episode is a must-listen for flutists ready to shine a light on their gifts.
Main Points:
- Redefining marketing as a soulful, service-based connection—not just a sales tool.
- Why so many flutists freeze when it’s time to share their work, and how to overcome it.
- Top books and podcasts to help you build your marketing toolkit.
- How shifting your mindset from “selling” to “inviting” changes everything.
- Why clarity and confidence matter in both entrepreneurship and academia.
Just For You!
You’ve put in the hours, the heart, and the hustle—now it’s time to get the support you need to bring your work to life with confidence. Through April 30, you can purchase a special bundle of four private coaching calls with Dr. Heidi Kay Begay and receive $200 off.
These are not group sessions. This is your personalized time—just you and Heidi—unpacking your ideas and mapping out a plan for real artistic and financial progress.
Whether you need help launching your flute course, preparing for an interview, rebranding your studio, or packaging your creative idea, these calls are designed to get you results. You set the pace and schedule your calls through spring and summer.
Don’t let self-doubt, unclear strategy, or burnout delay your dream any longer.
Let’s work together to get your music—and message—out into the world with boldness and clarity.
Resources:
Books mentioned:
- This is Marketing by Seth Godin
- Building a StoryBrand by Donald Miller
- Marketing Made Simple by Donald Miller & Dr. J.J. Peterson
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