Flute 360

Flute 360 | Episode 119: “What to Expect from a KinderFlute Teacher Training Class, Part 2” (36:50) In today’s episode, Heidi continues to talk with Kathy Blocki and Molly Shortridge about the KinderFlute Teacher Training Class offered this Summer 2020! The ladies discuss the layout of the class, materials, and certification requirements in order to graduate! Please note, that this discussion is a continuation of last week’s Episode 118. Please listen to E118 to obtain all the information. Enjoy! Episode 119 – Main Points: 0:30 – Gold Sponsor: Blocki Flute Method 1:12 – Reference to Episode 118 1:28 – Question: There are a lot of flutists and flute teachers out there. Who should register for this certification class? 1:43 – Molly’s Answer 2:27 – Kathy’s Answer 2:55 – KinderFlute Teacher Training Prerequisites 4:30 – Kathy continues with her answer. 4:44 – Question: Let’s please talk about the organization and layout of the KinderFlute Teacher Training Class. What can a new attendee expect? 4:59 – Kathy’s

Flute 360 | Episode 118: “What to Expect from a KinderFlute Teacher Training Class, Part 1” (32:59) In today’s episode, Heidi talks with Kathy Blocki and Molly Shortridge about the KinderFlute Teacher Training Class. Molly and Kathy share a wealth of information regarding KinderFlute and how to inspire students (of all ages) to learn through game-based activities! Today’s discussion is continued in Episode 119 (Part 2), which will air on Saturday, June 27, 2020! Episode 118 – Main Points: 0:29 – Gold Sponsor: Blocki Flute Method 1:12 – Welcome & Introduction! 1:33 – Running & Gardening 2:42 – Episodes 43, 90 and 91 3:02 – Episode 90: An Interview with Kathy Blocki, Creator of KinderFlute 3:15 – Today’s Topic! 3:39 – Heidi: Molly, please share with the listeners who you are and your musical background! 3:48 – Molly’s Answer 3:56 – Music Therapy 4:37 – Molly’s Music Studio 5:33 – Heidi: Kathy, please share with the listeners who you are and your musical background! 5:46 – Kathy’s Answer 5:52 – Bernar

Flute 360 | Episode 117: “Military Musicians with Senior Airman Claire Workinger” (52:13) In today’s episode, Heidi talks with Claire Workinger about her time being a Military Oboist in the U.S. Air Force Band. She goes into detail about the audition process, her experience with basic training, and advises those who are considering this career path. This series runs through the entire month of May 2020 and we hope that it is beneficial for you and, or your students. Episode 117 – Main Points: 1:06 – Contact: J&K Productions & Flute 360 Podcast 2:33 – Welcome & Introduction! 2:52 – Reference to Episodes 113, 114, 115, and 116 3:44 – Podcasts for Oboists 4:21 – Heidi: Please share with the listeners who you are and your musical background! 4:26 – Claire’s Answer 4:32 – University of North Texas, Denton, TX, USA 5:00 – Marine Corps, USA 7:19 – Explore your musical career options! 9:19 – Band of Mid-America and Midwest Wind Quintet 10:31 – Question: What inspired you to audition for the U.S. Marine

Flute 360 | Episode 116: “Military Flutists with Staff Sergeant Sonia Dell’Omo” (48:04) In today’s episode, Heidi talks with Sonia Dell’Omo about her time being a Military Flutist in the U.S. Army Band. She goes into detail about the audition process, her experience with basic training, and advises those who are considering this career path. This series runs through the entire month of May 2020 and we hope that it is beneficial for you and, or your students. Episode 116 – Main Points: 0:50 – Contact: J&K Productions & Flute 360 for consultation work! 2:14 – Welcome & Introduction! 3:44 – Texas Flute Society 4:32 – Larry Bailey, flutist 4:33 – Dr. Ellen Kaner, flutist (E54) 4:47 – Heidi: Please share with the listeners who you are and your musical background! 4:54 – Sonia’s Answer 7:16 – Professor Terri Sundberg, flutist 8:20 – The University of North Texas, Denton, TX, USA 8:54 – Master’s of Music Degree Program at UNT 10:45 – “[To prepare for an audition], I had to be efficient and use every min

Flute 360 | Episode 115: “Military Flutists with Staff Sergeant Brittany Primavera” (47:33) In today’s episode, Heidi talks with Brittany Primavera about her time being a Military Flutist in the U.S. Army Band. She goes into detail about the audition process, her experience with basic training, and advises those who are considering this career path. This series runs through the entire month of May 2020 and we hope that it is beneficial for you and, or your students! Episode 115 – Main Points: 0:37 – Contact: J&K Productions & Flute 360 for consultation work! 2:03 – Welcome & Introduction! 3:28 – Heidi: Please share with the listeners who you are and your musical background! 3:35 – Brittany’s Answer 3:42 – The University of North Texas with Dr. Mary Karen Clardy 6:40 – Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX 7:18 – Sneak Peek into Episode 117 with Claire Workinger! 8:01 – Wayland Baptist University 8:09 – Lubbock Christian University 8:18 – Tumbleweeds! 8:40 – Fife and Drum Corps 9:23 – The U.S. Army’s

Flute 360 | Episode 114: “Military Flutists with Sergeant Angela McCuiston” (49:26) In today’s episode, Heidi talks with Sergeant Angela McCuiston about her time being a Military Flutist in the U.S. Army Reserve Band. She goes into detail about the audition process, her experience with basic training, and advises those who are considering this career path. This series runs through the entire month of May 2020 and we hope that it is beneficial for you and, or your students. Episode 114 – Main Points: 0:25 – Contact: J&K Productions & Flute 360 for consultation work! 1:54 – Welcome & Introduction! 2:27 – Angela is remodeling her home studio! 4:08 – Air Filters & Light Bulbs 5:04 – Please share with the listeners who you are and your musical background! 5:10 – Angela’s Background 5:19 – Tennessee Tech University – Music School 5:27 – Boone, North Carolina, USA 6:01 – Sinfonia Gulf Coast, Destin, Florida, USA 6:11 – 129th Band in Nashville (Guard) to the 313th Army Band, Huntsville, AL (Reser

Flute 360 | Episode 113: “Military Flutists with Specialist Allison Wollam” (51:07) In today’s episode, Heidi talks with SPC Allison Wollam about her career as an Active Military Flutist in the U.S. Army Band. She goes into detail about the audition process, her experience with boot camp, and advises those who are considering this career path. This series runs through the entire month of May 2020 and we hope that it is beneficial for you and, or your students. Episode 113 – Main Points: 0:45 – Contact: J&K Productions & Flute 360 for consultation work! 1:45 – Welcome & Introduction! 2:43 – Texas Flute Society 3:02 – The University of North Texas 3:46 – LavAzza Espresso 3:58 – Heidi: Please share with the listeners who you are and your musical background! 4:02 – Allison’s Answer 4:12 – Trudy Kane, flutist 4:15 – Dr. Mary Karen Clardy, flutist 5:08 – Question: What inspired you to enroll as a flutist in the U.S. Army Band? 5:15 – Allison’s Answer 7:29 – Question: What was the audition process like

Flute 360 | Episode 112: “Musical Insights from Heidi’s European Residency, Pt. 4” (7:26) In today’s episode, Heidi talks about the musical insights she gained from her four-month European residency. A lot of musical growth happened, and she would like to share those insights with you to help you play with more freedom, joy, and confidence! Episode 112 – Main Points: 0:26 – Gold Sponsor: J&K Productions 1:20 – Welcome & Introduction! 1:32 – Series 24: Episodes 109 – 112 1:43 – Tampere Flute Festival, Flute 360’s Series 22 (Episodes 101-107) 2:18 – Today’s Topic Introduced 2:33 – My European experience helped me to play with more confidence and less performance anxiety. 2:47 – Archaeological Museum in Thessaloniki, Greece 3:43 – Lost/Stolen Passport? Check here! 4:00 – Practice being present. 4:34 – You have a choice! 4:54 – Takeaway: Focus on the task at hand, not the result. 5:36 – Add yoga and meditation to your daily regimen to practice being in the moment. 7:36 – Bronze Sponsor: J&K Producti

Flute 360 | Episode 111: “Musical Insights from Heidi’s European Residency, Pt. 3” (6:46) In today’s episode, Heidi talks about the musical insights she gained from her four-month European residency. A lot of musical growth happened, and she would like to share those insights with you to help you play with more freedom, joy, and confidence! Episode 111 – Main Points: 0:30 – Gold Sponsor: J&K Productions 1:21 – Welcome & Introduction! 1:28 – Flute 360’s Episodes 109 & 110 – listen here! 2:12 – Would you like to play with more musicality? 2:36 – E109: I changed the word “practice” to a few other options, such as a time to “create,” “explore,” and “discover.” 3:10 – In order for me to achieve more joy within my performances, I changed the word from “performance” to a time to “connect,” “share,” and “release!” 3:56 – Paradigm Shift 4:13 – New focus: What am I saying through the music? 4:20 – This new paradigm shift helped reduce my performance anxiety. 4:40 – What word choice will help you in this en

Flute 360 | Episode 110: “Musical Insights from Heidi’s European Residency, Pt. 2” (10:57) In today’s episode, Heidi talks about the musical insights she gained from her four-month European residency. A lot of musical growth happened, and she would like to share those insights with you to help you play with more freedom, joy, and confidence! Episode 110 – Main Points: 0:32– Gold Sponsor: J&K Productions 1:23 – Welcome & Introduction! 1:32 – Episode 109 (9 minutes) 1:49 – Series 23’s topic 2:15 – Quick summary of E109 shared here! 3:34 – The musical notation is a visual representation of the aural art! 4:02 – A paradigm shift. 4:09 – “I felt like an actress bringing the script to life through my character in the featured film.” – Heidi 4:21 – Are you having a difficult time bringing life into your music? I encourage you to put life into the fundamentals! 4:40 – “Turn that scale from a technical pattern into a glorious, little melody!” – Heidi 4:47 – Advice for flute teachers. 5:00 – What are your musi

Flute 360 | Episode 109: “Musical Insights from Heidi’s European Residency, Pt. 1” (8:47) In today’s episode, Heidi talks about the musical insights she gained from her four-month European residency. A lot of musical growth happened, and she would like to share those insights to help you play with more freedom, joy, and confidence! Today’s discussion is continued into Part 2, which is Episode 110. Episode 109 – Main Points: 0:30– Gold Sponsor: J&K Productions 1:23 – Welcome & Introduction! 1:42 – Follow Flute 360 through Social Media! 2:39 – Series 23, Episodes 109-112 3:16 – The most noticeable difference within my performances was that I was playing more musically. 3:36 – As a result, my tone was more resonant, my projection improved, my articulation was clearer, and my phrases had more shape and direction. 4:38 – I set goals but it was overwhelming, at first, to achieve those set goals. 6:00 – Change your perspective, and you could have a paradigm shift. 7:27 – Check out Episode 110 on 04/11 for m

Flute 360 | Episode 108: “A 360 Check-In” (9:30) In today’s episode, Heidi talks about the current COVID-19 events and what we can do to keep a healthy, consistent schedule amid quarantine. She reminds us that eating at regular periods, and engagement with hobbies and practice can help us during these times. Later, Heidi reflects on the past Series 22, and announces Series 23 & 24 that will be published in the weeks to come! Episode 108 – Main Points: 0:25– Gold Sponsor: J&K Productions 1:19 – Welcome & Introduction! 1:27 – COVID-19 1:40 – Prayers for everyone as we go through this season of quarantine. 1:05 – Your value as a human being is more than a job title and salary. 2:30 – If you need help transitioning from traditional to remote work, please reach out to Eric and I for technical support. 2:42 – During periods of loss, I’ve learned that the gift of time is granted to us. 3:22 – Be intentional. How would you like to use this time? 3:45 – How to work from home incorporating a healthy routin

Flute 360 | Episode 107: “An Interview with Annaleena Jämsä” (39:26) In today’s episode, Heidi talks with Annaleena Jämsä who is the principal flutist of the Tampere Philharmonic Orchestra and flutist of the ensemble, Oslo Kammerakademi. She is a masterclass clinician and the Competition Coordinator of the Tampere Flute Festival held on April 25-26, 2020. Episode 107 – Main Points: 0:25– Gold Sponsor: Carolyn Nussbaum Music Company 1:37 – Welcome & Introduction 3:50 – Building a snowman! 4:03 – Arizona & New Mexico, USA 4:27 – Heidi: Please share, with the listeners, who you are and your musical background! 4:35 – Annaleena’s Answer 6:34 – Question: You are the flutist for the ensemble, Oslo Kammerakademi (OKA). Can you please tell us about the group? 6:40 – Annaleena’s Answer 8:53 – Böhm’s Flute 10:30 – Question: You are on OKA’s album, “Leipzig.” What lessons did you learn along the way? 10:41 – Annaleena’s Answer 11:00 – Articulation from one instrument to the next can be different. 13:35 – Quest

Flute 360 | Episode 106: “An Interview with Beatriz Macías” (45:09) In today’s episode, Heidi talks with Beatriz Macías who is the artistic director of the Tampere Flute Fest on April 25-26, 2020 in Finland! In this inspiriting conversation, Beatriz shares with us what it takes to be an artistic director, the lessons she’s learned along the way, and much more! Check-out today’s episode to be encouraged as you organize your next music event! Episode 106 – Main Points: 0:50– Gold Sponsor: Carolyn Nussbaum Music Company 2:01 – Welcome & Introduction! 2:35 – Flute 360’s Episode 15 4:23 – Question: Please share, with the listeners, who you are and your musical background! 4:27 – Beatriz’s Answer 5:00 – Music & Music Education in Texas 5:53 – Reinecke’s Flute Concerto 5:57 – Boston Conservatory at Berklee 6:21 – Yamaha Young Performing Artists 8:35 – Texas Flute Society 11:18 – Question: You are the artistic director of the Tampere Flute Festival, which will be held on April 25-26, 2020. Is this the first

Flute 360 | Episode 105: “An Interview with Carlos Cano Escribá” (17:36) In today’s episode, Heidi talks with Carlos Cano Escribá who is a flutist, composer, arranger, and music producer. He is the flute professor at the Real Conservatorio de Musica de Madrid and he is a Powell artist! Lastly, he is one of the guest artists at the Tampere Flute Fest on April 25-26, 2020 in Finland! Episode 105 – Main Points: 0:40 – Gold Sponsor: Carolyn Nussbaum Music Company 1:52 – Welcome & Introduction! 3:03 – Question: Please share, with the listeners, who you are and your musical background! 3:13 – Carlos’ Answer 4:38 – Dutilleux’s Sonatine for Flute and Piano 4:56 – Latin Music 5:02 – Composers: Bach, Stravinsky, & Messiaen 5:42 – Question: I noticed that you play a granadilla wooden flute by Powell. Did you choose the wooden flute to capture your native Cuban music better through this particular tone color? 5:54 – Carlos’ Answer 6:45 – Powell’s Artists 6:55 – Flute 360’s Powell Series 18 mentioned here! (E8

Flute 360 | Episode 104: “An Interview with Heili Rosin” (29:46) In today’s episode, Heidi talks with Heili Rosin who is the Winner of the 2018 NFA Young Artist Piccolo Competition (U.S.A.). Currently, she spends her time performing as a soloist and as guest principal piccoloist in several German orchestras. Finally, Heili will be one of the guest artists at the Finnish Tampere Flute Festival on Aril 25-26, 2020! Episode 104 – Main Points: 0:25– Gold Sponsor: Carolyn Nussbaum Music Company 1:37 – Welcome & Introduction! 2:11 – Munich, Germany 3:00 – Travel 3:48 – Zurich, Switzerland 4:00 – Heili’s Bio 5:19 – Heili is a guest artist at the Tampere Flute Fest, April 2020! 5:28 – Beatriz Macías, flutist 6:00 – Mexico 6:53 – Question: How do you segue between being an adjudicator, clinician, and recitalist at a flute festival? 7:10 – Heili’s Answer 8:00 – Finnish Sauna 8:52 – Finnish and Estonian Languages 9:35 – Heidi’s comments on Heili’s answer. 9:55 – Heili continues with her answer. 10:51 – Question: W

Flute 360 | Episode 103: “An Interview with Seiya Ueno” (31:15) In today’s episode, Heidi talks with Seiya Ueno who is an international flutist and teacher. His performances have been heard in Japan, Germany, France, among other countries. Seiya Ueno and Alexis Roman recently published an album that features W.F. Bach’s Six Duets for Two Flutes. He offers advice on recording an album, maintaining an international career, and more! Finally, Seiya is one of the five guest artists at the Tampere Flute Fest on April 25-26, 2020 in Finland! Check out their website for details and deadlines. Episode 103 – Main Points: 0:45– Gold Sponsor: Carolyn Nussbaum Music Company 2:01 – Welcome & Introduction! 2:35 – Sapporo, Japan 2:57 – Chaminade, composer 3:04 – Ravel, composer 3:21 – Debussy, composer 3:29 – Poulenc, composer 3:34 – Bizet, composer 3:57 – Question: What is your arrangement process like? 4:56 – Heidi: Please share with the listeners who you are and your musical background! 5:02 – Tokyo, Japan 6:20 –

Flute 360 | Episode 102: “An Interview with Sarah Ouakrat” (31:43) In today’s episode, Heidi talks with Sarah Ouakrat who is one of the guest artists at the upcoming Tampere Flute Fest held in Finland on April 25-26, 2020. Sarah discusses her orchestral career and offers advice to flutists who’d like to pursue this musical path. Listen to her amazing pick at the end of the episode! To keep updated with the festival’s deadlines, check-out their website here! Episode 102 – Main Points: 0:50– Gold Sponsor: Carolyn Nussbaum Music Company 2:03 – Welcome & Introduction! 2:40 – Paris, France 4:10 – Ballet: Frida Kahlo 5:06 – Heidi: Please share with us your background. 5:20 – Sarah’s Answer 5:25 – Mathieu Dufour, flutist 5:41 – Lyon, France 5:57 – William Bennett, flutist 6:16 – Royal Academy of Music, London 6:36 – Zurich, Switzerland 8:10 – Dvorak, Symphony No. 9, Op. 95 9:00 – How to memorize music? Read an article – here – from Dr. Kageyama! 11:28 – National Flute Association, Dallas, TX (2020) 11:49 – Ta

Flute 360 | Episode 101: “An Interview with Alexis Roman” (34:38) In today’s episode, Heidi talks with Alexis Roman who is a guest artist at the Tampere Flute Festival, which is held April 25-26, 2020 in Finland! Alexis talks about the various roles that a guest artist holds, such as performer, adjudicator, and clinician. Listen to today’s episode to hear all the details! Episode 101 – Main Points: 0:26 – Gold Sponsor: Carolyn Nussbaum Music Company 1:40 – Welcome & Introduction! 3:55 – Tampere’s Flute Fest 2020 4:37 – Alexis comments about the festival – listen here! 4:59 – Beatriz Macías, flutist & artistic director 5:57 – Seiya Ueno, flutist 6:26 – Question 6:38 – Alexis’ Answer 8:00 – Question 8:10 – Alexis’ Answer 10:23 – Flute Masterclasses 10:44 – Alexis Comments 11:41 – Question 11:58 – Alexis’ Answer 13:16 – Bulgarian Flute Masterclass 14:14 – Festival Details – Check Here! 14:24 – Question 14:27 – Alexis’ Answer 16:15 – Question 16:37 – Alexis’ Answer 19:12 – Alexis continues with his answe

Flute 360 | Episode 100: “Building Your C.V. Through International Experiences with Dr. Heidi Kay Begay” (18:36) In today’s episode, Heidi shares her European music experiences from September 2019 – January 2020. Heidi was able to perform, teach, and present throughout Greece, Romania, and Bulgaria to various institutions. During this time, Heidi learned a lot of lessons that she wants to share with you! Lessons such as building your global visibility, broadening your network, creating your music portfolio, among others! Listen to hear all the details! Episode 100 – Main Points: 0:30 – Gold Sponsor: J&K Productions 1:21 – Welcome! 1:30 – Celebrating Episode 100 with the Flute 360 Podcast family! 3:08 – Reference to Episodes 98 and 99. 3:34 – Dr. Nevart Galileas & Demarre McGill, flutists 3:46 – Today’s Topic! 3:52 – Follow me via Social Media for podcast updates! 4:52 – Build your C.V. through national events, too! 5:08 – Bulgarian Traditional Tea 5:21 – Question: Why should I even consider adding in