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Crushing Classical is a series of interviews with classical musicians who are forging unique paths with their talent, creating their own artistic fulfillment and financial comfort, and finding ways to thrive. I celebrate these brave people who are taking routes outside of traditional orchestral or academic employment! As always, I invite you to listen for your own sparks and breadcrumbs, and use these interviews to find the possibilities that exist in your own life.
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Red House Productions

Eric Jay & Heidi Kay Begay

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Welcome to our podcasting company, Red House Productions, where we specialize in launching, growing, and monetizing shows for aspiring podcasters. With our commitment to delivering high-quality production value, we empower our clients to make a significant impact within their communities.
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Ron Ramin was born and raised in New York City. He earned his undergraduate degree at Princeton University, where he majored in music and studied privately with composer Milton Babbitt. Upon graduation, he moved to Los Angeles where he composed music for 20 Primetime television series and 30 movies/telefilms. Ron is the recipient of a CableACE Awar…
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Wesley Knust is an accomplished music educator and portfolio musician based in Metro Detroit. Chosen by Marquis as one of their Who's Who in Music Education in 2024, he is the owner of Wesley Knust Music Studio, where he teaches private and group piano lessons. He also serves as the Music Director at First United Methodist Church of Mount Clemens a…
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Jennifer Roig-Francolí is The Art of Freedom® Coach for musicians and creatives, and Author of the #1 Amazon Bestseller 'Make Great Music with Ease! The Secret to Smarter Practice, Confident Performance, and Living a Happier Life'. Jennifer Roig-Francolí is a prize-winning violinist and Alexander Technique teacher helping musicians and creatives on…
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Join me for a FREE workshop May 4 -Successful Careers are MADE in the Summer! https://jennetingle.kit.com/successful-careers-are-made-in-the-summer How can you balance the pillars of Money, Time, and Artistry within your own portfolio career? How can you use this summer to leap forward? Make sure you SUBSCRIBE to Crushing Classical, and maybe even …
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Suzanne Chasalow is a horn player, holistic nutrition consultant, and transformational workshop leader who is passionate about helping people step into the limelight and be their most authentic selves on stage without fear or self-doubt. You can find more information on her website, https://nourishingvibrance.com, or on Facebook https://www.faceboo…
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Summer is coming up quickly, and for musicians the change of season can mean a dramatic change of schedule. How can you USE this time, these lovely longer days, to really set yourself up for success? Join me for a FREE workshop May 4 -Successful Careers are MADE in the Summer! https://jennetingle.kit.com/successful-careers-are-made-in-the-summer Ma…
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Kate Kayaian is a career & mindset coach for artists and creatives. She runs her signature group program, The Creatives Leadership Academy, and maintains a small roster of 1:1 clients. Kate started her podcast, Tales from The Lane in 2023 as a career and lifestyle-focused resource geared towards creative entrepreneurs. Her first full-length book, B…
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Are you a portfolio career musician because you juggle multiple orchestra contracts? Or is that just what freelancing means? What makes it a career and not just gig work? I had to speak on this topic recently and I hope this little rant is helpful to you! Make sure you SUBSCRIBE to Crushing Classical, and maybe even leave a nice review! Thanks for …
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Jenny Clift is a professional freelance violinist and an EFT Tapping coach, based in Madrid, Spain. She’s passionate about working with musicians, stage artists, performers and creatives to help them achieve success, wealth, joy, confidence and inner peace. Having experienced many stops and starts in her own musical career, over several decades, Je…
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HOW do you manage all of the tasks in your Portfolio Career? How can you possibly, ever, keep track of everything and organize your time to get things done? Here's the MOST valuable tool I have for this! Make sure you SUBSCRIBE to Crushing Classical, and maybe even leave a nice review! Thanks for joining me on Crushing Classical! Theme music by Dre…
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Composer Alexandra Gardner creates music for varied instrumentations and often mixes acoustic instruments with electronics, drawing inspiration from topics including mythology, the natural sciences, and her training as a percussionist. Her music is performed extensively throughout the U.S. and in Europe at venues such as the Warsaw Autumn Festival,…
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We know we should be posting, and creating content, and building an audience. But what to post? What does that look like? How can we be consistent for our audiences, ESPECIALLY with all of the other demands on our time? Make sure you SUBSCRIBE to Crushing Classical, and maybe even leave a nice review! Thanks for joining me on Crushing Classical! Th…
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Mezzo-soprano Leandra Ramm is a dynamic performer praised for her “beautiful and quite moving” artistry (Nordstjernan Newspaper) and “brilliant” talent (San Francisco Classical Voice). Leandra has graced some of the world’s most prestigious stages, from Carnegie Hall to the San Francisco Opera House, earning acclaim for her versatility and heartfel…
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As I was working with an entrepreneurship class last week, the question that really struck me was, "How do you DARE to get started?" How DO you? Make sure you SUBSCRIBE to Crushing Classical, and maybe even leave a nice review! Thanks for joining me on Crushing Classical! Theme music by DreamVance. You can join my email list HERE, so you never miss…
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I was fascinated to speak with Ada Witczyk, who does a niche thing - contemporary music on a baroque instrument - and who has enrolled an entire community in her vision! Ada Witczyk is the fearless champion of contemporary music for baroque violin. Described as 'the new wave wizard' (South West Londoner), Ada Witczyk has inspired over 200 new works…
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Is your career not blossoming as fast as you would like? Some reassurance for you, AND a call to action! Make sure you SUBSCRIBE to Crushing Classical, and maybe even leave a nice review! Thanks for joining me on Crushing Classical! Theme music by DreamVance. You can join my email list HERE, so you never miss an episode! I help people to lean into …
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Sarah Weisbrod is a professional flutist, adjunct professor, educator, and creator of The Practice Code for Musicians, a transformative program that redefines how musicians approach practice. After near-career-ending complications from Rheumatoid Arthritis forced her to take a decade-long gap working as a software developer, she returned to music w…
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Please enjoy this snippet from last week's planning workshop for musicians! Thanks for joining me on Crushing Classical! Theme music by DreamVance. You can join my email list HERE, so you never miss an episode! I help people to lean into their creative careers and start or grow their income streams. You can read more or hop onto a short discovery c…
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Red House Productions Podcast | Episode 13: "Carrying the Torch - Jennet Ingle's Story of Inheriting Crushing Classical" In this episode, we dive into the inspiring story of Jennet Ingle, oboist, entrepreneur, and the current host of the Crushing Classical podcast. Jennet shares her journey of taking over the reins from the podcast’s original creat…
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Many of the musicians I know are bootstrappers. We get things done, and we get things done the easiest way possible. I loved this conversation with Marc Hoffman, who went GLOBAL to make his project all the more impressive! Marc Hoffman was born in NC, received a BM in composition from the North Carolina School of the Arts, and completed additional …
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My New Year's Gratitude for the community of musicians, artists, and grocery store baggers who make the world a better place all year long. Join me on December 30 for an intimate planning session and make your 2025 DIFFERENT. Better. More interesting and more abundant! Register for free HERE Thanks for joining me on Crushing Classical! Theme music …
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Red House Productions | Episode 12: "From the Stage to the Mic - Joel Dallow’s Podcasting Adventure with Eric Begay" In today’s episode, Eric Begay welcomes Joel Dallow, host of The Cello Sherpa Podcast and professional cellist with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra since 1999. Joel shares his journey from a full-time music career to podcasting, detai…
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Have you dreamed about bringing a HUGE creative project to life? You will love hearing from Dr. Matt Cook, whose Braveship album was just released. This narrated symphonic experience encompasses multimedia, live performance, a novelization, and even a forthcoming video game! Instagram: @mattcookwrites TikTok: @mattcookwrites Website: www.visitmatt.…
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Red House Productions | Episode 11: "Better Done Than Perfect - Dr. Renée-Paule Gauthier's Journey to Podcasting Success" In this inspiring episode of the Red House Productions Podcast, Dr. Renée-Paule Gauthier, host of the "Mind Over Finger" podcast, shares her journey of creating over 210 episodes across seven seasons. Renée discusses the challen…
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The dismaying truth about our industry is that being good at your instrument and good at your artistry is not ENOUGH to make you a leader! No one offers you exactly the role you are looking for just because you are there looking cute. If you want something different, you get to build it! Join me for a FREE planning workshop on December 30, 2024, an…
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I have this imaginary story of what a composer does all day - and it's based on Mozart and Beethoven biopics and a sort of La Boheme-ish romantic image of starving artists. In this generous interview, Eric Malmquist takes us behind the scenes of a recent commission and offers great tips for anyone wanting to work in our business! Eric Malmquist (b.…
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Red House Productions | Episode 10: “Outsource and Elevate – How Kate Kayaian Streamlined Success with Red House Productions” In Episode 10, we chat with Kate Kayaian, a musician-turned-coach and host of the podcast, Tales from the Lane. Kate shares how partnering with Red House Productions transformed her podcasting process, allowing her to focus …
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The energy we musicians bring to performance is unusual, and important. We can't do our incredible work without it. How do you think about protecting your brain for this job requirement? Thanks for joining me on Crushing Classical! Theme music by DreamVance. You can join my email list HERE, so you never miss an episode! I help people to lean into t…
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I'm always interested in project management - how big and complex projects come to life. I'm always interested in inspiration - where the ideas come from and the WHY behind them. This interview gives us ALL of that and more! Born in Dublin, very close to the location of many of Handel's Dublin performances in 1741and 1742, Dr. Desmond Earley is an …
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A conversation I recently had got thrillingly concrete when we started asking and answering concrete questions. Might some ACTION steps help you, too? Thanks for joining me on Crushing Classical! Theme music by DreamVance. You can join my email list HERE, so you never miss an episode! I help people to lean into their creative careers and start or g…
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With an active performing and recording schedule, and a growing studio of students, Shawn Tairyu Head has dedicated himself to bringing the shakuhachi to new audiences around the world. While he embraces the traditional melodies of the ancient repertoire known as honkyoku, his classical conservatory training and Western spiritual perspective make h…
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One of the pillars of a portfolio career is Joy and Artistic Fulfillment. How many of your last, say, five gigs offered you Joy? Or Artistic Fulfillment? You always get to choose. Here are some ways to think about this important part of your creative life! Thanks for joining me on Crushing Classical! Theme music by DreamVance. You can join my email…
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Red House Productions | Episode 09: “From Struggle to Impact - Harnessing the Power of Podcasting with Michelle Lynne” In this episode, Heidi Kay Begay sits down with Michelle Lynne, a seasoned pianist, performer, and fearless podcast host. Michelle shares her journey from the overwhelming fear of starting a podcast to leveraging her unique voice i…
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Michelle Lynn, a Canadian pianist now based in Europe, expanded from being a classical musician to being an entrepreneur by founding the Fearless Artist Mastermind during COVID-19. The program helps classical musicians build fulfilling careers through monthly online calls, hot seats for peer advice, and a social media program called the Sprint. Mic…
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We talk about consistency as though it is the be-all and end-all of a musical career, a reedmaking business, teaching, parenting, business - but what if the truth were something more ...flexible? Thanks for joining me on Crushing Classical! Theme music by DreamVance. You can join my email list HERE, so you never miss an episode! I help people to le…
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Classical music can be such a slow-moving industry. I'm fascinated by our innovators, like today's guest, who is developing new ways to serve and support his audience and students! Since winning the BBC Young Musician strings category, Callum has soloed with the UK's leading orchestras (Royal Philharmonic, BBC Philharmonic, Hallé) and offered recit…
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Humans are social animals - but you wouldn't always know it from talking with classical musicians and musicpreneurs! In today's episode, I talk about the many advantages you can gain from finding your people and TALKING about your ideas! Interested in my Reed Business Mastermind? Email me! I have two slots left and we start next week. Thanks for jo…
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The author of the classic “Beyond Talent: Creating a Successful Career in Music,” Angela Myles Beeching is the former director of career and entrepreneurship programs at Manhattan School of Music, Indiana University, and New England Conservatory. Ms. Beeching maintains a thriving online coaching practice helping musicians get more of their best wor…
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Perhaps you've been told that the key to visibility and a successful business is to make CONTENT for social media or SEO. How is that working out for you? I would encourage you to take the next step, by including a Call to Action in your content. What does this look like? The Happiest Musician explains. Thanks for joining me on Crushing Classical! …
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When an art song and opera composer writes a memoir, what does that process look like? Does mastery in one creative realm translate to another? How is an aria like a story? I just loved this deep and passionate conversation with Ricky Ian Gordon, author of the new memoir SEEING THROUGH: A Chronicle of Sex, Drugs, and Opera. Ricky Ian Gordon was bor…
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It's Fall! As we move into the start of the school year, how is your schedule changing? How do you WANT it to change? I love this seasonal exercise of reconsidering how I spend my time and WHEN I do things. Maybe you would like to work it alongside me! I'd love to hear from you. How does this episode sit for you? Are there questions you'd like me t…
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Have you ever struggled with Imposter Syndrome, with Perfectionism, with being bored and stifled as a musician or as a human? You will love hearing from Cory Barger! Cory Barger is the principal bassoonist in the Filarmónica de Boca del Río, and the founder of Practice Happier, a coaching practice dedicated to helping musicians get the most out of …
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Red House Productions | Episode 08: “Are You Losing Listeners? The Vital Impact of Quality and Content on Podcast Retention” In this episode of Red House Productions, host Heidi dives deep into the often-overlooked factors that could be driving listeners away from your podcast. Whether you're a seasoned podcaster or just starting out, understanding…
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Have you considered adding a group offering to your studio - but weren't sure WHAT or HOW to teach? Have you wished for a more efficient way of helping your students to learn, and a way to take back some of YOUR precious time? I recently gave this talk to a group of music teachers through Muzie.live, and wanted to share it with you. I'd love to hea…
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I have wondered, in my darker days, whether this portfolio career I love is truly sustainable. Whether I can really keep tweaking and evolving all the way until I stop. This interview gave me an inspiring YES! Hailed by Fanfare Magazine as "one of the great cellists of our time", Nancy Green is an internationally recognized recording artist, known …
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Have you ever felt like your content, your social media sharing, even your practice schedule is the BOSS of you? Consistency is important, and also you are a human being with reasonable human needs. I'd love to hear from you. You can DM me on instagram or email me with your thoughts on this episode or a question I could answer on a future one! Than…
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Miriam Schulman is an artist, author, and host of The Inspiration Place podcast. She’s helped thousands of creatives around the world develop their skill sets and create more time and freedom to do what they love. Her signature coaching program, The Artist Incubator, teaches artists go from “so-so” sales to “sold-out” collections. After witnessing …
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I had an AHA during a FLOW class I was leading last week. You can choose what you pay attention to! This had such a wide resonance for me that I couldn't wait to share it with you. What do you want to pay attention to? What focus might help you to move forward? I'd love to hear from you. You can DM me on instagram or email me with your thoughts on …
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Red House Productions | Episode 07: “Mastermind Magic – Boost Your Podcast with Accountability & Inspiration” In this episode, we dive into the power of masterminds for podcasters. Discover how building a network of like-minded individuals can provide the accountability, inspiration, and support you need to elevate your podcast. We'll discuss pract…
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I just loved this conversation with Dr. Jonathan Gregoire. From the first moment we met I could tell we were aligned in how we saw the world, how we saw our musical careers, and how we sought to help others. His journey from full-time, salaried performing work to the entrepreneurial world of coaching is an inspiration! Dr. Gregoire is a multi-talen…
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