Flute 360

Flute 360 | Episode 329: “Your Studio Is a Lab – Teaching with Curiosity & Care with Alexandra Petropoulos” Have you ever wished your flute studio felt more joyful, creative, and… human? In today’s episode, Dr. Heidi Kay Begay sits down with Alexandra Petropoulos—aka The Flute Nerd—to unpack how your studio can become a supportive, experimental, and healthy space for your students and for you as the teacher. Alex opens up about her 8-year break from playing, what brought her back to the flute, and how curiosity, compassion, and a laboratory mindset transformed her teaching. If you’ve ever battled perfectionism, burnout, or imposter syndrome in your playing or teaching, this conversation is a must-listen. You’ll walk away with tangible ideas for reframing mistakes, building trust with your students, and empowering them to explore artistry on their terms. Click play to explore: Why your studio should feel like a laboratory, not a pressure cooker How Alex rebuilt her relationship with music after academic b