Flute 360

Flute 360 | Episode 99: “Building Your C.V. Through International Experiences with Demarre McGill” (35:43) In today’s episode, Heidi talks with Demarre McGill about how we as flutists can build our C.V. through international experiences. Demarre humbly shares his international career and the lessons he’s learned along the way. Topics vary from job announcements, finding your musical voice, and summer music festivals! Listen to the episode to hear all the advice from Demarre!  Episode 99 – Main Points: 0:30 – Gold Sponsor: J&K Productions 1:22 – Welcome & Introduction 2:38 – Spending time with family is essential. 3:00 – Today’s Topic 3:25 – Heidi: Please share with the listeners who you are and your musical background! 3:31 – Demarre’s Answer 3:39 – Julius Baker & Jeffrey Khaner, flutists 6:36 – Question: Why do you think it’s important for a flutist to consider adding international experiences to their résumé or curriculum vitae? 6:45 – Demarre’s Answer 11:25 – Question: How can a flutist go abo

Flute 360 | Episode 98: “Building Your C.V. Through International Experiences with Dr. Nevart Galileas” (34:00) In today’s episode, Heidi talks with Dr. Nevart Galileas about adding international experiences to build your résumé or curriculum vitae. Dr. Galileas gives her advice regarding this area and shares the benefits of traveling abroad to enhance your musical career. Episode 98 – Main Points: 0:26 – Gold Sponsor: J&K Productions 1:21 – Welcome & Introduction 2:54 – Please share with the listeners who you are and your musical background! 2:59 – Nevart’s Answer 3:12 – Studies at Oberlin Conservatory (OH) with Debost 3:33 – Studies at Indiana University (IN) with Robertello and Lukas 4:08 – Studies at Stony Brook University (NY) with Carol Wincenc 4:45 – Neo Conservatory of Music in Thessaloniki, Greece 4:50 – ACT’s Summer Music Program, Greece 5:00 – State Conservatory of Thessaloniki, Greece 5:53 – ACT’s Summer Music Program in July of 2020 6:43 – Straubinger Flute Scholarships 8:45 – Heidi give

Flute 360 | Episode 97: “Let’s Talk Monkey Brain with Nicholas Pallesen” (1:09:03) In today’s episode, Heidi talks with Nicholas Pallesen who is a transformative coach, speaker, and mental performance specialist. He has been helping people for over a decade, and has given presentations and held residencies nationally and internationally. Nicholas talks about various topics including how to overcome performance anxiety, calming the inner chatter, and much more! Episode 97 – Main Points: 0:26 – Gold Sponsor: The Resilient Self Podcast with Chris Neal, MA & LPC 1:19 – Welcome & Introduction! 2:04 – Please share with the listeners who you are and your musical background! 2:14 – Nicholas’s Answer 6:12 – Question: To give us a point of reference, can you share with the listeners your coaching philosophy? 6:24 – Nicholas’s Answer 12:04 – Michelangelo’s Sculpture, “David” 12:20 – “We all have a David sitting inside of us right now. Just waiting for us to notice.” – Nicholas 13:37 – Heidi asks a follow-up que

Flute 360 | Episode 96: “Understanding Self-Control with Dr. Jessica Alquist” (42:38) In today’s episode, Heidi talks with Dr. Jessica Alquist about self-control. Jessica not only is a psychology professor at Texas Tech University, but she is also a flutist! Listen to today’s episode to benefit from the information, and apply it to your practice routine and any musical goal you have set for the New Year! Episode 96 – Main Points: 0:26 – Gold Sponsor: The Resilient Self Podcast with Chris Neal, MA & LPC 1:19 – Welcome & Introduction! 1:27 – Dr. Jessica Alquist’s personal and professional background. 4:14 – Jessica shares her research and her studies. 4:50 – Working towards our long-term goals! 5:22 – Question: What is the definition of self-control? 5:30 – Jessica’s Answer 6:08 – “Being busy is not necessarily being productive.” – Heidi 7:31 – “Priorities are critical because we only have so much time and energy. To get where we are going, we have to decide what’s really important.” – Jessica 7:46 – Q

Flute 360 | Episode 95: “Understanding the Flow State with Chris Neal, Part 2” (37:51) Today’s dialogue is a continuation of last week’s episode (E94) with Chris Neal (LPC). Chris talks about ways in which we can achieve the state of flow in the practice room, on stage, and more importantly within our daily lives! Consider yoga, meditation, reading Scripture, and more in order to achieve flow in your life. Listen to today’s episode in addition to Episodes 92-94 to hear Chris’s research and advice on performance anxiety and the state of flow.   Episode 95 – Main Points: 0:25 – Gold Sponsor: The Resilient Self Podcast with Chris Neal, MA & LPC 1:19 – Continuation from E94’s 2:20 – Chris resumes the conversation. 2:47 – Topic: State of Flow 2:55 – Psychologist: Dr. Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi (TED Talk – 2004) 3:08 – Book: “Stealing Fire” by Steven Kotler 3:34 – Creating flow in an ensemble context. 6:00 – Coach & Athlete 7:04 – Reference to past Flute 360 episodes with Chris! (Episodes 92, 93, and 94) 7:1

Flute 360 | Episode 94: “Understanding the Flow State with Chris Neal, Part 1” (36:09) In today’s episode, Heidi talks with Chris Neal (LPC) about how we as musicians can experience the flow state within our performances! Chris dives into his research and shares his findings with us. Episode 94’s discussion continues into Episode 95, which will air Saturday, December 28, 2019! Please subscribe to the Flute 360 Podcast, so you do not miss a Saturday episode! Thank you! Episode 94 – Main Points: 0:28 – Gold Sponsor: The Resilient Self Podcast with Chris Neal, MA & LPC 1:19 – Welcome & Introduction! 2:03 – Take Vitamin C to keep your immune system strong! 2:23 – Reference to E92 and E93 – check it out! 2:52 – Today’s Topic: The Flow State 3:18 – Chris talks about the flow state and how we can achieve this. 4:09 – Question: What is the state of flow? 4:16 – Chris’ Answer 5:30 – Flute 360’s post-production process. 6:00 – Chris continues with his research-based answer. 7:04 – Question: Once we’ve learned

Flute 360 | Episode 93: “Mind-Body Integration Techniques to Help Relieve Performance Anxiety, Part 2” (42:36) In today’s episode, Heidi talks with Chris Neal (LPC) about mind-body integration approaches to lessen the symptoms of performance anxiety. There are many techniques that fall under the mind and body integration category, according to The National Center of Complementary and Integrative Health Association. Listen to today’s episode to hear all the details. Please note, last week’s episode (E92) is Part 1 of today’s episode (E93). Episode 93 – Main Points: 0:28 – Gold Sponsor: The Resilient Self Podcast with Chris Neal, MA & LPC 1:19 – Reference to Episode 92 1:32 – Topic: Relationships Between Teacher & Student 9:38 – Question: What are some mind-body integration approaches that we can do to relieve the symptoms of performance anxiety?  9:54 – Chris’ Answer 10:08 – “Pain is inevitable, but suffering is optional.” – Chris references this quote 11:19 – Topic: Beta Blockers 20:49 – Topic: Yoga

Flute 360 | Episode 92: “Mind-Body Integration Techniques to Help Relieve Performance Anxiety, Part 1” (40:56) In today’s episode, Heidi talks with Chris Neal about mind-body integration approaches to lessen the symptoms of performance anxiety. Many techniques fall under the mind and body integration category, according to The National Center of Complementary and Integrative Health Association. Listen to today’s episode to hear all the details. Please note, next week’s episode (E93) is a continuation of today’s episode (E92). Listen to it on December 14, 2019, to hear the discussion continued! Episode 92 – Main Points: 0:28 – Gold Sponsor: The Resilient Self Podcast with Chris Neal, MA & LPC 1:19 – Welcome & Introduction! 2:06 – Reference to Chris’ Podcast titled: The Resilient Self Podcast 3:17 – Podcast Information 4:45 – Heidi: Please share with the listeners your professional background! 4:55 – Chris’ Answer 9:39 – Heidi: Please talk about your musical background! 10:02 – Chris’ Answer 12:39 – Qu

Flute 360 | Episode 91: “Flute and Movement, A Group Discussion” (1:08:59) In today’s episode, Heidi talks with Kathy Blocki, Emma Shubin, Weronika Balewski, and Zara Lawler about incorporating the body within our musical performances! Integrating the whole body can help you play your music more accurately, freely and expressively! Check out these ladies’ websites for up-to-date information about their performances and classes!  Episode 91 – Main Points: 0:25 – Gold Sponsor: J&K Productions 1:24 – Introduction of today’s panelists: Zara Lawler, Kathy Blocki, Weronika Balewski, and Emma Shubin 2:08 – Question #1 2:17 – Kathy’s Answer 3:15 – Zara’s Answer 4:42 – Emma’s Answer 6:35 – Weronika’s Answer 8:06 – Question #2 8:18 – Kathy’s Answer 9:18 – Zara’s Answer 11:06 – Dr. Lisa Garner Santa, flute 11:40 – Zara Continues 14:14 – Emma’s Answer 17:15 – Weronika’s Answer 18:55 – Question #3 19:05 – Kathy’s Answer 20:47 – Zara’s Answer 24:06 – Emma’s Answer 25:38 – Heidi’s Answer 26:17 – Weronika’s Answer 29:13

Flute 360 | Episode 90: “An Interview with Kathy Blocki, Creator of KinderFlute” (49:42) In today’s episode, Heidi talks with Kathy Blocki who wears multiple hats! However, the role that we are going to discuss today is Kathy’s role as the creator of KinderFlute! Kathy talks about her inspiration to start the program, lesson plans, and how you can obtain a certification through the teacher-training program! Check out the end of the episode where Kathy talks about KinderFlute’s upcoming events! Episode 90 – Main Points: 0:28 – Gold Sponsor: J&K Productions 1:23 – Welcome & Introduction! 1:48 – Reference to Episode 43 with Kathy Blocki and Pneumo Pro 4:58 – Question #1 5:10 – Kathy’s Answer 7:38 – Question #2 7:49 – Kathy’s Answer 12:48 – Kathy quotes a reference – listen here! 18:14 – Heidi comments on KinderFlute’s YouTube Video. 19:42 – Question #3 20:00 – Kathy’s Answer 21:25 – Question #4 21:43 – Kathy’s Answer 28:32 – Question #5 29:01 – Kathy’s Answer 29:50 – Question #6 30:20 – Kathy’s Answer 3

Flute 360 | Episode 89: “Flute On Its Feet with Zara Lawler” (48:27) In today’s episode, Heidi talks with Zara who is a flutist and an interdisciplinary performer through Flute On Its Feet! Zara discusses how she incorporates movement within her teaching and performances. Listen to the episode to get inspired about how you can incorporate movement within your practicing! See how integrating the whole body can help you learn the musical piece on a deeper level! Episode 89 – Main Points: 0:26 – Gold Sponsor: J&K Productions 1:21 – Welcome & Introduction 2:07 – Reflecting on the group’s interview for Episode 91 (11/30/19)! 4:20 – Heidi: Please share with the listeners your musical background! 4:33 – Zara’s Answer 7:23 – Question: Your interdisciplinary performances are quite exciting! You incorporate movement, acting, and playing! At what point in your career did you decide to pursue this path? 7:35 – Zara’s Answer 7:36 – “I’ve always had bigger interests than just music. I love being apart of something

Flute 360 | Episode 88: “Dalcroze Eurhythmics & Integrative Education with Weronika Balewski” (33:37) In today’s episode, Heidi talks with Weronika who is a flutist and an educator who incorporates the Dalcroze method into her teaching. By incorporating movement, within our bodies, we as musicians can help internalize the music. As a result, we can play with more freedom and show our musical intentions with ease! Check out today’s episode to hear all the details! Episode 88 – Main Points: 0:51 – Gold Sponsor: J&K Productions 1:44 – Welcome & Introduction! 2:22 – Heidi: Please share with the listeners who you are and your musical background! 2:28 – Weronika’s Answer 3:09 – Integral Steps – a non-profit music organization 3:34 – Emma Shubin, flutist (Flute 360’s Episode 87) 3:47 – “In the music world we thrive on relationships! It’s never a business transaction of creating a product.” – Weronika 4:09 – Today’s Topic: Dalcroze Eurhythmics and Integrative Studies 4:20 – Question: What is the Dalcroze

Flute 360 | Episode 87: “Dalcroze Eurhythmics and Integrative Education with Emma Shubin” (54:11) In today’s episode, Heidi talks with Emma Shubin about the Dalcroze method and integrative studies. The ladies talk about how incorporating movement, within our performances, can help our musical intentions to be more free and expressive through the flute. Check out today’s episode for more details!  Episode 87 – Main Points: 1:02 – Gold Sponsor: J&K Productions 1:55 – Welcome! 2:53 – Heidi: Please share with the listeners who you are and your musical background! 3:02 – Emma’s Answer 5:45 – Heidi: Reference to Series 17 with Mr. Robert Dick (Episodes 79-82) 6:20 – Emma talks about how the body is our first instrument. 8:52 – Question: What drew you to the Dalcroze method? What led you to become a certified and licensed Dalcroze teacher? 9:12 – Emma’s Answer 12:37 – Heidi summarizes Emma’s gold nuggets, thus far. Listen here! 14:22 – Heidi Comments 15:08 – “Music happens in the present time!” – Emma 15:38 – L

Flute 360 | Episode 86: “An Interview with Hilary Abigana” (1:06:40) In today’s episode, Heidi talks with Hilary Abigana who is a Powell Artist and the flutist of The Fourth Wall Ensemble. Hilary talks about the inspiration behind The Fourth Wall, the creative process, and some tips for traveling musicians! Listen until the end to hear the social media questions submitted for Hilary! Episode 86 – Main Points: 0:24 – Gold Sponsor: Verne Q. Powell Flutes, Boston 1:25 – Welcome! 3:04 – National Flute Association, Salt Lake City (2019) 3:28 – Brett Abigana, composer 4:39 – Bonita Boyd, flutist & educator 5:20 – Reference to Episodes 71, 72, 73 & 74 5:35 – National Flute Association, Dallas (2020) 5:49 – Edinburgh International Festival (2020) 7:20 – Heidi: Please share with the listeners who you are and your musical background. 7:29 – Hilary’s Answer 16:07 – Question: While you were establishing your career was there a moment when you wanted to give up? If so, what did you do to get through this season

Flute 360 | Episode 85: “An Interview with Viviana Cumplido Wilson” (1:00:41) In today’s episode, Heidi talks with Viviana Cumplido Wilson who is a Powell Artist and the Principal Flutist of the Phoenix Symphony. Viviana and Heidi talk about the orchestral audition process, overcoming low points in musical careers, community service, and triathlons! Check out today’s episode to hear about these various topics and more! Episode 85 – Main Points: 0:46 – Gold Sponsor: Verne Q. Powell Flutes, Boston 1:46 – Welcome! 2:23 – Heidi: Please share with the listeners who you are and your musical background. 2:37 – Viviana’s Answer 3:34 – New England Conservatory 3:40 – Viviana is a Powell Artist! 4:16 – Tucson Symphony Orchestra 4:24 – Steven Finley, flutist & educator 4:55 – The University of Arizona, Tucson 5:06 – Dr. Brian A. Luce, Professor of Flute at The UofA 5:38 – Question: You’ve had an extensive musical career. Before landing your jobs, was there a point in your profession that you wanted to give up? If s

Flute 360 | Episode 84: “An Interview with Rachel Baker” (26:22) In today’s episode, Heidi talks with Rachel Baker who is the flute technician through the Powell Flute’s Company! The ladies discuss flute maintenance and repair. Also, Rachel answers your social media questions! Check out last week’s episode (E83) for more information on a technician’s career. Episode 84 – Main Points: 0:24 – Gold Sponsor: Verne Q. Powell Flutes, Boston 1:40 – Please listen to Episode 83 to hear another interview with Rachel Baker! 2:05 – Today’s Topic: Flute Maintenance & Repair 2:28 – Question: What is the best advice you can give us flutists in properly maintaining our instrument? 2:34 – Rachel’s Answer 3:37 – Question: Maintenance-wise, what is the biggest “no, no” that one can do (or not do) to our instrument? 3:46 – Rachel’s Answer 4:36 – Heidi comments. 4:53 – Question: For the internal swab and external cloth, what are your recommendations? 4:59 – Rachel’s Answer 5:42 – Question: For pad health, what do you recomme

Flute 360 | Episode 83: “An Interview with Rachel Baker” (21:43) In today’s episode, Heidi talks with Rachel Baker who is the flute technician through the Powell Flute's Company! The ladies discuss Rachel’s career, how someone can become an instrument technician themselves, and much more! Check out next week’s episode (E84) where the conversation continues onto flute maintenance and repair!  Episode 83 – Main Points: 0:26 – Gold Sponsor: Verne Q. Powell Flutes, Boston 1:26 – Welcome and thank you for your support! 1:50 – One of Rachel’s hobbies is car racing! 2:44 – Heidi: Please share with the listeners your background. 2:52 – Rachel shares her personal and musical experience. 3:22 – Question: How did you get inspired to become a flute repairwoman? 3:36 – Rachel’s Answer 3:42 – “In high school...there was a box of piccolos that never worked. I thought: How can I get these piccolos to work?” – Rachel 3:49 – Rachel’s job at the local music store. 4:11 – Question: Do you find it fascinating to take something a

Flute 360 | Episode 79: “The Fundamentals of Extended Techniques with Robert Dick, Part I – Audio Portion” (1:04:04) In today’s episode, Heidi talks with Robert Dick on the fundamentals of extended techniques. Mr. Dick goes through the following extended techniques in great detail, including throat tuning and harmonics. Also, make sure to check out Episode 79’s video portion where you will be able to view Mr. Dick demonstrating these techniques on the flute! Series 19 includes Episodes 79-82 with Robert Dick! Episode 79 – Main Points: 0:25 – Gold Sponsor: J&K Productions 1:20 – Welcome and thank you for your support! 1:32 – Today’s Topic Introduced 2:32 – Farmer’s Market, Manhattan, NY 3:30 – “I am at home most of the time, so my schedule is flexible and independent, which is good news. There is only so much practicing you can do...and only so much business you can do. At some point, it’s time to relax and make a good meal.” – Robert 4:58 – Questions: Please share with the audience who you are and your

Flute 360 | Episode 78: “The Parallels Between Podcasting and Music-Making” (9:47) In today’s episode, Heidi talks about the parallels between podcasting and music-making. These two mediums have more in common than what meets the eye! Heidi discusses how the lessons learned, as a podcaster, have strengthened her music-making skills. Today’s topic is based on lessons from the post-production side of podcasting. Follow Heidi on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Tumblr for current Flute 360 updates! Episode 78 – Main Points: 0:25 – Gold Sponsor: J&K Productions 1:19 – Welcome! 1:35 – Please listen to Series 16: Episodes 75, 76, & 77 1:47 – Follow Flute 360! 2:03 – Today’s Topic: Post-Production Lessons 2:28 – Lesson #1: Writing Show Notes 3:05 – Proposals for Flute Conventions 3:21 – Chicago Flute Club - Call for Proposals 4:10 – Lesson #2: The Editing Process 4:34 – Interview with Teresa Payne (E55) 4:52 – Adobe Digital Editions 5:14 – Recording Artist 5:21 – Bach, Partita in A minor for S

Flute 360 | Episode 77: “The Parallels Between Podcasting and Music-Making” (14:49) In today’s episode, Heidi talks about the parallels between podcasting and music-making. These two mediums have more in common than what meets the eye! Heidi discusses how the lessons learned, as a podcaster, have strengthened her music-making skills. Today’s topics include the art of recording, the communication process, and finding your voice. Follow Heidi on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Tumblr for current Flute 360 updates! Episode 77 – Main Points: 0:25 – Gold Sponsor: J&K Productions 1:20 – Welcome and thank you for your support! 1:34 – Follow Flute 360: Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Tumblr! 2:00 – Listen to Episode 75 & Episode 76! 2:28 – A quick Flute 360 backstory. 3:18 – Today’s topics include: the art of recording, communication skills, and finding your unique voice. 3:33 – Topic 1: The Art of Recording 3:45 – Reference to Episode 19: Recordings 6:32 – Topic 2: Communication Skil