Flute 360
306 episodes - English - Latest episode: 13 days ago - ★★★★★ - 78 ratingsGuiding flutists holistically to discover their unique voice on and off the stage!
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Episode 48: Published Flutists with Dr. Kyle Dzapo
February 23, 2019 11:00 - 35 minutes - 32.9 MBFlute 360 | Episode 48: “Published Flutists with Dr. Kyle Dzapo” (35:32) In today’s episode, Heidi talks with flutist, educator, and scholar Dr. Kyle Dzapo. The ladies discuss Kyle’s process from the proposal, to writing the chapters, and to the editing phase. Listen to today’s episode to hear insightful advice from Kyle and hear about the lessons she’s learned along the way. Episode 48 – Main Points: 0:23 – Straubinger Flute Company 1:16 – Book: “Notes for Flutists: A Guide to the R...
Episode 47: Competition Repertoire Guides with Peter Senchuk
February 16, 2019 11:00 - 54 minutes - 50.5 MBFlute 360 | Episode 47: “Competition Repertoire Guides with Peter Senchuk” (54:50) In today’s episode, Heidi talks with composer Peter Senchuk about his Sonata for Flute and Piano (2016) in great detail. Peter talks about the overall idea of his sonata, the premiere of the work, and Heidi offers some performance suggestions. Part Two of Peter’s Flute Sonata is one of the repertoire requirements for the NFA’s Convention Performers Competition. Good luck to everyone who is submitting an app...
Episode 46: Competition Repertoire Guides with Matt Smith and Dr. Christine Beard
February 09, 2019 11:00 - 1 hour - 70.9 MBFlute 360 | Episode 46: “Competition Repertoire Guides with Matt Smith & Dr. Christine Beard” (1:17:09) In today’s episode, Heidi talks with Matt Smith and Dr. Christine Beard about Matt’s composition, Sonata No. 2 for Piccolo and Piano. Both composer and piccoloist go into great detail about each movement. Heidi suggests that you listen with your score and pencil readily available. Episode 46 – Main Points: 0:26 – J&K Productions’ Website 1:49 – Background of Matt’s Sonata No. 2 for ...
Episode 45: Competition Repertoire Guides with Amy Porter
February 02, 2019 11:00 - 40 minutes - 37.6 MBFlute 360 | Episode 45: “Competition Repertoire Guides with Amy Porter” (40:41) In today’s episode, Heidi talks with Amy Porter (University of Michigan) about the piece, “East Wind” by Shulamit Ran and Telemann’s Fantasie in A Major. Both pieces are repertoire requirements for TFS’ Myrna Brown Competition. Amy goes into great detail about these flute solos and gives excellent advice on how one could approach these works. Check out today’s episode to hear all the details! Episode 45 – Mai...
Episode 44: Competition Repertoire Guides with Jake Fridkis
January 26, 2019 11:00 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MBFlute 360 | Episode 44: “Competition Repertoire Guides with Jake Fridkis” (57:22) In today’s episode, Heidi talks with Jake Fridkis who is the principal flutist with the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra. We talk about specific repertoire requirements for NFA and TFS competitions that are approaching. Repertoire includes Telemann’s Fantasie in A Major, Büsser’s Prélude et Scherzo, and Coleman’s Danza de la Mariposa! Finally, Jake gives some general tips to successfully prepare for a flute comp...
Episode 43: Kathy Blocki, Pneumo Pro
January 19, 2019 11:00 - 28 minutes - 26.2 MBFlute 360 | Episode 43: “Kathy Blocki, Inventor of the Pneumo Pro” (28:10) In today’s episode, Heidi talks with Kathy Blocki who is a flutist, teacher, and inventor of the Pneumo Pro! Heidi and Kathy talk about her process, obstacles along the way, the product and what solutions it resolves. Check-out today’s episode for more details! Episode 43 – Main Points: 0:31 – William S. Haynes Co. Website 1:25 – Welcome! 1:41 – Kathy resides outside of Pittsburgh. 2:29 – Question: Please g...
Episode 42: Hans Kuijt, LefreQue
January 12, 2019 11:00 - 37 minutes - 34.4 MBIn today’s episode, Heidi talks with Hans Kuijt who is a saxophonist, flutist, teacher, and inventor of lefreQue! Heidi and Hans talk about his process, obstacles along the way, and the product and what solutions it resolves. Check-out today’s episode for more details! Episode 42 – Main Points: 1:29 – Welcome! 1:40 – Amsterdam, Netherlands 2:12 – Book: Hans Brinker by Mary Mapes Dodge 2:25 – Question: Give us your background, please. 2:35 – Hans gives us his musical background!...
Episode 41: Ho-Fan Lee, Thumbport Inventor
January 05, 2019 11:00 - 37 minutes - 34.6 MBFlute 360 | Episode 41: “Ho-Fan Lee, Thumbport Inventor” (37:22) In today’s episode, Heidi talks with Ho-Fan Lee who is not only the inventor of the Thumbport, but also a flutist and engineer! Heidi and Ho-Fan talk about his creative process, resources that he utilized, and obstacles he overcame while creating and producing the Thumbport. You can follow and see his flute products here! Enjoy and Happy New Year! Episode 41 – Main Points: 0:56 – Welcome! 1:15 – Ho-Fan Lee lives in Ohio!...
Episode 40: An Interview with Mark Dooly
December 29, 2018 11:00 - 43 minutes - 39.8 MBFlute 360 | Episode 40: “An Interview with Mark Dooly” (43:05) In today’s episode, Heidi talks with Mark Dooly who is the inventor of the Win-D-Fender and a music teacher in the Fort Worth area. Dooly and other team members have worked tirelessly to create and design the Win-D-Fender with the flutist in mind. Check out today’s episode to hear Dooly’s process from start to finish, the solutions that the Win-D-Fender resolves, and much more! Episode 40 – Main Points: 1:04 – Dooly’s and H...
Episode 40: Mark Dooly, Win-D-Fender
December 29, 2018 11:00 - 43 minutes - 39.8 MBFlute 360 | Episode 40: “Mark Dooly, Win-D-Fender” (43:05) In today’s episode, Heidi talks with Mark Dooly who is the inventor of the Win-D-Fender and a music teacher in the Fort Worth area. Dooly and other team members have worked tirelessly to create and design the Win-D-Fender with the flutist in mind. Check out today’s episode to hear Dooly’s process from start to finish, the solutions that the Win-D-Fender resolves, and much more! Episode 40 – Main Points: 1:04 – Dooly’s and Heidi...
Episode 39: An Interview with Dr. Joel Love
December 22, 2018 11:00 - 45 minutes - 41.9 MBIn today’s episode, Heidi talks with Joey who is a composer, pianist, and an educator who currently lives in Houston, Texas. They talk about his compositional process, how music is a great creative outlet, and his commission for the Myrna Brown competition (TFS)! Listen to today’s episode to hear more! Episode 39 – Main Points: 0:54 – Welcome! 1:28 – Three Images (Saxophone Octet) 4:22 – Joey teaches at Houston Community College 7:17 – Question: What is your compositional process li...
Episode 38: An Interview with Dr. Matthew Santa
December 15, 2018 13:20 - 28 minutes - 26.5 MBFlute 360 | Episode 38: “An Interview with Dr. Matthew Santa” In today’s episode, Heidi talks with Dr. Matthew Santa who is Professor of Music Theory and Chair of the Music Theory and Composition Area at the Texas Tech University School of Music (Lubbock, Texas, USA). Matt talks about his compositional process, his Sonata for Flute and Piano, and advice for young composers! Check out today’s episode! Episode 38 – Main Points: 0:55 – Snow in Lubbock, TX! 1:45 – “I love thinking about ...
Episode 37: An Interview with Valerie Coleman
December 08, 2018 11:00 - 40 minutes - 37.6 MBFlute 360 | Episode 37: “An Interview with Valerie Coleman” (40:37) In today’s episode, Heidi talks with Professor Valerie Coleman who is a flutist, composer, and teacher. In August of 2018, she was appointed as Assistant Professor of Performance, Chamber Music, and Entrepreneurship at Frost School of Music in Miami, Florida! Today, Heidi and Valerie talk about the creative process and Valerie’s past and current projects! Episode 37 – Main Points: 1:00 – Welcome! 1:17 – Frost School o...
Episode 36: Interview with Gary Schocker
December 01, 2018 11:00 - 42 minutes - 39.3 MBFlute 360 | Episode 36: “An Interview with Gary Schocker” (42:32) In today’s episode, Heidi talks with Gary Schocker who is a flutist, composer, teacher, pianist, and harpist. Topics include music education, compositional process, and musicality. Check out today’s episode to hear more! Episode 36 – Main Points: 1:26 – Welcome! 1:28 – Question 1: Please share with us your background! 1:46 – Gary’s Background 2:00 – Gary’s first teacher was his father. 2:20 – Gary studied with Jul...
Episode 35: An Interview with Daniel Dorff
November 24, 2018 11:00 - 1 hour - 74.3 MBFlute 360 | Episode 35: “An Interview with Daniel Dorff” (1:20:50) In today’s episode, Heidi talks with Daniel Dorff who is a composer, an editor for Theodore Presser Company, clarinetist, and saxophonist. Heidi and Daniel talk about his musical background, compositional process, his works, and much more! Check out today’s episode for more details. Episode 35 – Main Points: 0:53 – Introduction 1:25 – Daniel Dorff’s Background 3:51 – Picture of Daniel playing “Locomotive Breath” (Ima...
Episode 34: An Interview with Christopher Caliendo
November 17, 2018 11:00 - 52 minutes - 48.6 MBFlute 360 | Episode 34: “An Interview with Christopher Caliendo” (52:42) In today’s episode, Heidi talks with Christopher Caliendo who is a guitarist, composer, and a banker. He currently resides in California with his wife (Kristin) and son (Christian Paul). Christopher and Heidi talk about his background, compositional process, and advice for performers and composers alike. Check out today’s episode for more details! Episode 34 – Main Points: 1:48 – The University of Arizona’s Fred Fo...
Episode 33: An Interview with Nicole Chamberlain
November 10, 2018 11:00 - 32 minutes - 29.9 MBFlute 360 | Episode 33: “An Interview with Nicole Chamberlain” (32:14) In today’s episode, Heidi talks with Nicole Chamberlain who is a flutist and a composer who resides in Atlanta, Georgia (U.S.). She received her Bachelor’s in Music Composition from the University of Georgia. To read Nicole’s full biography, please click here. Episode 33 – Main Points: 1:03 – Nicole’s Background 1:48 – Nicole has written for larger ensembles, too! 2:54 – Question: Why did you choose the flute? ...
Episode 32: Journal Entry 7
November 03, 2018 10:00 - 9 minutes - 9.06 MBFlute 360 | Episode 32: “Journal Entry 7” (9:25) In today’s episode, Heidi talks about using technology within your lessons to help your students improve musically. She lists a few websites and technological tools that you can incorporate in-and-out of your student’s lessons. Finally, Heidi will be in the Chicago-land area the last week of February 2019 giving presentations and teaching! If you are interested in scheduling an event with me, please feel free to e-mail at heidikaybegay@gma...
Episode 31: Journal Entry 6
October 27, 2018 10:00 - 13 minutes - 12.8 MBFlute 360 | Episode 31: “Journal Entry 6” (13:31) In today’s episode, Heidi shares that she is in the 2nd week of using Invisalign, and how it is affecting her flute playing. The challenges that come with playing with braces are many, but the opportunity to experience this challenge is great for many reasons. She goes into detail of the benefits she is seeing already just two weeks into this new orthodontic procedure. Episode 31 – Main Points: 0:48 – Invisalign! 1:38 – New Challenges ...
Episode 30: Journal Entry 5
October 20, 2018 10:00 - 4 minutes - 4.54 MBFlute 360 | Episode 30: “Journal Entry 5” (4:28) In today’s episode, Heidi discusses the start of her music listening journal. She encourages young musicians to listen to compositions from start to finish. This way the listener follows the composer along their musical journey. For example, not only listening to all of Beethoven’s Symphony No. 1 in its entirety, (Mvts. 1-4) but also listening to Beethoven’s 9 symphonies in order. This gives the listener a new perspective of Beethoven’s writ...
Episode 29: Journal Entry 4
October 13, 2018 10:00 - 19 minutes - 18.6 MBFlute 360 | Episode 29: “Journal Entry 4” (19:52) In today’s episode, Heidi discusses the underlining life lessons she is taking from her part-time job being a show note writer. The guests and panelists on these podcast shows are talking about coding, programming, and developing computer software and/or codes; however, there are core lessons to be learned and can easily be applied to music and music education. Check out today’s episode to hear more. Episode 29 – Main Points: 0:53 – Th...
Episode 28: Journal Entry 3
October 06, 2018 10:00 - 7 minutes - 7.13 MBFlute 360 | Episode 28: “Journal Entry 3” (7:18) In today’s episode, Heidi discusses an important music lesson she learned from TTU, applied it to the student in need, and saw amazing results. Not only did Heidi hear and feel the changes, but, more importantly, the student noticed and it impacted her, too. Episode 28 – Main Points: 1:00 – Series 5 could have been called “Teaching Observations.” 1:45 – Musical lesson learned at TTU. 1:56 – Sarah McKoin: “Solve a technical issue with ...
Episode 27: Journal Entry 2
September 29, 2018 10:00 - 9 minutes - 9.34 MBFlute 360 | Episode 27: “Journal Entry #2” (9:43) In today’s episode, Heidi discusses her teaching observations from this past week. Also, she talks about time management and gives helpful hints on how to manage your resources. Check out her “picks” at the end of the episode! Episode 27 – Main Points: 0:50 – Teaching Observations 1:08 – Hissing like an angry snake! 1:33 – Energy behind the sound. 2:24 – Practice not using the flute. 2:52 – Honey! 3:25 – Time Management 4:11...
Episode 26: Journal Entry
September 22, 2018 10:00 - 24 minutes - 22.5 MBFlute 360 | Episode 26: “A Journal Entry” (24:09) Today, Heidi talks about various subjects in this “Journal Entry” episode. She discusses her thoughts on education, hobbies such as reading, writing show notes for her husband’s business, and how all of these things can be related to flute performance. It’s an episode where she get’s personal and “jots” down her ideas via this podcast episode. Enjoy! Episode 26 – Main Points: Introduction (0:43) Unwinding (1:28) Espresso (2:06) Dea...
Episode 25: Newsletter Announcement
September 15, 2018 10:00 - 4 minutes - 4.3 MBFlute 360 | Episode 25: “Newsletter Announcement!” (4:13) In today’s episode, Heidi announces that she will be featured in a 2t Flute Academy’s September’s Newsletter, which will be available through the company’s website and YouTube. World-renown composer and musician, Christopher Caliendo, operates the 2t Flute Academy. In this video newsletter, I offer five tips to the teacher, student, and administrator in the spirit of a new academic year having begun. Check out their website and YouT...
Episode 24: A Discussion with Dr. Patricia Surman
September 08, 2018 10:00 - 32 minutes - 30.6 MBFlute 360 | Episode 24: “A Discussion with Dr. Patricia Surman” (33:00) In today’s episode, Heidi talks with Dr. Surman about the job application process. This interview is a continuation from Episode 23’s discussion with Patricia. Check-out this episode to hear topics concerning recordings, letters of recommendations, and much more! Episode 24 – Main Points: Patricia Surman grew up in Southern California. (1:33) Be ready for anything! (3:08) Further discussion on your flute recordi...
Episode 23: A Discussion with Dr. Patrica Surman
September 01, 2018 10:00 - 31 minutes - 29.4 MBFlute 360 | Episode 23: “A Discussion with Dr. Patricia Surman” (31:44) In today’s episode, Heidi talks with Dr. Patricia Surman about the job application process. Topics range from the cover letter, CV, and recordings. Listen to Dr. Surman’s helpful insights on these various topics. Episode 23 – Main Points: Cover Letter / Letter of Interest / Letter of Application (2:06) Be genuine about yourself and your experiences. (2:40) Advice from Mom (4:01) Presenting your materials in a ...
Episode 22: The Follow-Up
August 25, 2018 10:00 - 5 minutes - 5.49 MBFlute 360 | Episode 22: “The Follow-Up” (5:31) In today’s episode, Heidi talks about following-up after an interview or submission of a job application. In either case, it’s a good idea to be polite, professional, and courteous. Listen to today’s episode to find out more! Episode 22 – Main Points: Follow-up after a job application (0:58) Follow-up after an interview (1:40) Some personal thoughts (2:26) Episode 22 – Resources Mentioned: Heidi Kay Begay’s Website J&K Productions’ ...
Episode 21: The Interview
August 18, 2018 10:00 - 9 minutes - 9.52 MBFlute 360 | Episode 21: “The Interview” (9:55) In today’s episode, Heidi talks about the interview process. She talks about preparing for the interview and the interview itself. Whether you are being questioned to teach flute at a middle school or university these suggestions could help you out with your next interview. Episode 21 – Main Points: Preparing for the interview (1:13) Mock interview (1:31) Bring a hardcopy of your CV (2:09) Bring your flute (3:00) Attire (3:38) Dif...
Episode 20: Recommendation Letters
August 11, 2018 10:00 - 11 minutes - 10.8 MBFlute 360 | Episode 20: “Recommendation Letters” (11:21) In today’s episode, Heidi talks about asking your mentors for letters of recommendation. Information includes: asking politely and professionally, updating your references of your recent accomplishments, writing a thank you note, and much more! Episode 20 – Main Points: NFA Flute Convention, Orlando (0:43) Asking references for recommendation letters (1:23) Tip #1 (1:35) Tip #2 (2:10) Tip #3 (3:36) Tip #4 (4:35) Tip #...
Episode 19: Recordings
August 04, 2018 10:00 - 24 minutes - 22.4 MBFlute 360 | Episode 19: “Recordings” (24:04) In today’s episode, Heidi talks with audio and video engineer, Eric Jay Begay. She asks him questions in regards to the recording process. Questions include topics such as recording equipment, the venue, microphone placement, and more! Episode 19 – Main Points: Recording Equipment: (3:42) Focusrite (5:30) Zoom H1 (6:35) Zoom H4 (6:35) Rode NT5 (8:11) Sony Handycam (9:32) Canon T7i (10:02) Equipment Summation: (11:42) Rode NT...
Episode 18: Curriculum Vitae & Résumé
July 28, 2018 10:00 - 11 minutes - 11.2 MBFlute 360 | Episode 18: “Curriculum Vitae & Résumé” (11:48) In today’s episode, Heidi offers four main suggestions for writing your résumé and/or CV. Before she dives into specific points, she reminds everyone to take care of themselves while applying to jobs. Some suggestions include: smile, exercise, eat an anti-inflammatory diet, and much more! Series 1 is a great review for how to take care of yourself both mentally and physically. Finally, Heidi talks about how to organize your résumé...
Episode 17: Cover Letter
July 21, 2018 10:00 - 6 minutes - 6.15 MBFlute 360 | Episode 17: “Cover Letter” (6:14) In today’s episode, Heidi discusses one document that is often required in job applications and that is the cover letter. She talks about its format and offers some general suggestions when writing the letter of application. Episode 17 – Main Points: General suggestions (1:34) Format of the cover letter (2:29) Three to four paragraphs Introduction (3:50) Main section (4:07) Conclusion (4:34) Need your cover letter edited? Contact...
Episode 16: Lessons from Greece
July 14, 2018 10:00 - 13 minutes - 12.8 MBFlute 360 | Episode 16: “Lessons from Greece!” (13:30) In today’s episode, Heidi talks about her travels to Santorini, Athens, and Thessaloniki, Greece from these past three weeks. During these travels, she discusses the lessons she’s learned, such as being a supportive teacher, confidence, and traveling to gain new perspectives. Finally, Heidi encourages listeners to send their questions on topics that will be found in Series 4. Topics include cover letters, résumés, letters of recommenda...
Episode 15: An Interview with Beatriz Macías
July 07, 2018 10:00 - 39 minutes - 36.3 MBFlute 360 | Episode 15: “An Interview with Beatriz Macías!” (39:14) In today’s episode, Heidi speaks with Beatriz Macías about her orchestral audition process, being a person, performer, entrepreneur, and much more! Episode 15 – Main Points: Beatriz’s background (2:15) Beatriz’s and Erica Peel’s NFA class in 2016 (4:45) The day of the audition (10:53) Take your time – ground yourself (14:10) After the audition (14:49) Reflection of the audition/performance (16:23) The differ...
Episode 15: An Interview with Beatriz Macias
July 07, 2018 10:00 - 39 minutes - 36.3 MBFlute 360 | Episode 15: “An Interview with Beatriz Macías!” (39:14) In today’s episode, Heidi speaks with Beatriz Macías about her orchestral audition process, being a person, performer, entrepreneur, and much more! Episode 15 – Main Points: Beatriz’s background (2:15) Beatriz’s and Erica Peel’s NFA class in 2016 (4:45) The day of the audition (10:53) Take your time – ground yourself (14:10) After the audition (14:49) Reflection of the audition/performance (16:23) The differ...
Episode 14: A Q&A with Dr. McDermott
June 30, 2018 10:00 - 18 minutes - 17.2 MBFlute 360 | Episode 14: “A Q&A with Dr. Dennette Derby McDermott” (18:20) In today’s episode, Dr. McDermott and Heidi answer questions submitted by Flute 360’s listeners. Topics vary and include: graduate studies in music, performance anxiety, and flute pedagogy for beginners. Please feel free to submit your own question to the show, and Flute 360 will answer in a future episode! Episode 14 – Main Points: Question 1: Preparation for graduate school (1:42) To take a break or not to ta...
Episode 13: A Podcast Update
June 23, 2018 10:00 - 8 minutes - 7.89 MBFlute 360 | Episode 13: “A Podcast Update” (8:08) In today’s episode, Heidi gives updates on her personal life and the podcast. She also describes the upcoming podcast series, which will launch Saturday, July 14, 2018 with Dr. Patricia Surman! Episode 13 – Main Points: Personal update (0:53) Studies with Dr. Nevart Galileas at Anatolia College, Greece (1:13) Preparation for the National Flute Association’s Flute Convention (1:50) Over 700 downloads as of June 10, 2018 (2:25) Pod...
Episode 12: An Interview with Mr. Christopher Cox
June 16, 2018 10:00 - 17 minutes - 16.3 MBFlute 360 | Episode 12: “An Interview with Mr. Christopher Cox” (17:22) Heidi talks with Chris about his methods to start and maintain a successful flute studio! Today’s episode is a great summary of Flute 360’s Episodes 5-8, plus new information from Chris. Episode 12 – Main Points: Reference to Episode 5: “Building Your Private Flute Studio” (1:50) Texas Flute Society Reference to Episode 6: “Organization Within Your Flute Studio” (4:23) Practice Journal PDF Scanners (6:28)...
Episode 12: An Interview with Mr. Christopher Cox!
June 16, 2018 10:00 - 17 minutes - 16.3 MBFlute 360 | Episode 12: “An Interview with Mr. Christopher Cox!” (17:22) Heidi talks with Chris about his methods to start and maintain a successful flute studio! Today’s episode is a great summary of Flute 360’s Episodes 5-8, plus new information from Chris. Episode 12 – Main Points: Reference to Episode 5: “Building Your Private Flute Studio” (1:50) Texas Flute Society Reference to Episode 6: “Organization Within Your Flute Studio” (4:23) Practice Journal PDF Scanners (6:28) ...
Episode 11: An Interview with David Straubinger!
June 09, 2018 10:00 - 28 minutes - 26.6 MBFlute 360 | Episode 11: “An Interview with David Straubinger!” (28:40) Heidi talks with David Straubinger about his musical and business background, how this led him to develop and make his own pads and flutes, and maintenance advice for flutists of all ages! Episode 11 – Main Points: David’s musical background (2:05) From Straubinger pads to flute making (6:36) Purchasing a flute (10:07) Creating a budget (16:09) The different flute scales (19:06) 440 Hz, 442 Hz, 444 Hz (20:0...
Episode 11: An Interview with David Straubinger
June 09, 2018 10:00 - 28 minutes - 26.6 MBFlute 360 | Episode 11: “An Interview with David Straubinger” (28:40) Heidi talks with David Straubinger about his musical and business background, how this led him to develop and make his own pads and flutes, and maintenance advice for flutists of all ages! Episode 11 – Main Points: David’s musical background (2:05) From Straubinger pads to flute making (6:36) Purchasing a flute (10:07) Creating a budget (16:09) The different flute scales (19:06) 440 Hz, 442 Hz, 444 Hz (20:00...
Episode 10: An Interview with Dr. Sam Hood!
June 02, 2018 10:00 - 1 hour - 66.3 MBFlute 360 | Episode 10: “An Interview with Dr. Sam Hood!” (1:16:12) Today, Heidi talks with Dr. Sam Hood about his thesis research, “The Flutist’s MAPP (Movement Applications for Practice and Performance): A Dalcrozian Approach to Flute Pedagogy.” Sam talks about Dalcroze’s method and how it led him to his thesis topic. In addition, he discusses three exercises (tap the balloon, arm flute walking music, and “hoopbrato”) that flutists can incorporate within their own practice session! Epi...
Episode 10: An Interview with Dr. Sam Hood
June 02, 2018 10:00 - 1 hour - 66.3 MBFlute 360 | Episode 10: “An Interview with Dr. Sam Hood” (1:16:12) Today, Heidi talks with Dr. Sam Hood about his thesis research, “The Flutist’s MAPP (Movement Applications for Practice and Performance): A Dalcrozian Approach to Flute Pedagogy.” Sam talks about Dalcroze’s method and how it led him to his thesis topic. In addition, he discusses three exercises (tap the balloon, arm flute walking music, and “hoopbrato”) that flutists can incorporate within their own practice session! Epis...
Episode 9: An Interview with Carol Wincenc
May 26, 2018 10:00 - 25 minutes - 24 MBFlute 360 | Episode 9: “An Interview with Carol Wincenc” (25:44) In September of 2017, Carol Wincenc visited the Texas Tech University’s School of Music. During her residency, Heidi interviewed the “Queen of the flute” (New York Magazine) and asked her questions about artistry, flute tone, and much more! Episode 9 – Main Points: Introduction Question 1 (1:07) Carol’s fine arts background: ballet & theater Pursue your dream! (2:23) Family’s musical background (2:54) Giving bac...
Episode 9: An Interview with Carol Wincenc!
May 26, 2018 10:00 - 25 minutes - 24 MBFlute 360 | Episode 9: “An Interview with Carol Wincenc!” (25:44) In September of 2017, Carol Wincenc visited the Texas Tech University’s School of Music. During her residency, Heidi interviewed the “Queen of the flute” (New York Magazine) and asked her questions about artistry, flute tone, and much more! Episode 9 – Main Points: Introduction Question 1 (1:07) Carol’s fine arts background: ballet & theater Pursue your dream! (2:23) Family’s musical background (2:54) Giving ba...
Episode 8: Student Success
May 19, 2018 10:00 - 14 minutes - 14.1 MBFlute 360 | Episode 8: “Student Success” (14:58) In this episode, Heidi discusses student success. She talks about how you as the teacher can help motivate your students toward success through encouragement and support; as well as how to help each student thrive in a unique way depending on their personality and learning style. She encourages you to help your student find success, so that they can feel accomplished, no matter what the outcome may be. Episode 8 – Main Points: Organizatio...
Episode 7: Tax Information for the Self-Employed Musician
May 12, 2018 10:00 - 29 minutes - 27.8 MBFlute 360 | Episode 7: “Tax Information for the Self-Employed Musician” (29:57) In this episode, Heidi discusses tax tips for the working musician. She lists off different deductions that you as a musician or private lesson teacher can write-off and urges you to have a CPA file your taxes to avoid audits. Heidi also talks about when quarterly payments are due and gives you tips on how to manage your finances. Episode 7 – Main Points: CPA (1:04) Stay organized (2:22) List of deductio...
Episode 6: Organization Within Your Flute Studio
May 05, 2018 10:00 - 30 minutes - 28.8 MBFlute 360 | Episode 6: “Organization Within Your Flute Studio” (30:58) In this episode, Heidi discusses how to stay organized within your flute studio. She encourages music teachers to stay organized because it is one of the biggest keys to your private studio’s success. Episode 6 – Main Points: Communication (1:17) Your schedule (4:51) The commute (8:31) David Cutler’s book (12:10) Accessible schedule (13:08) Invoices with MacFreelance (13:47) Invoices with FreshBooks (16...
Episode 5: Building Your Private Flute Studio
April 28, 2018 10:00 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MBFlute 360 | Episode 5: “Building Your Private Flute Studio” (27:06) In this episode, Heidi discusses how to build a private flute studio. She talks about her personal experience with creating her own studio and gives helpful tips along the way. Among these suggestions, she emphasizes the power of networking, performing, and advertising to help build your music studio. Episode 5 – Main Points: Recruit (0:52) Heidi’s experience (2:17) Network (3:44) Contact band directors (6:02) N...