Flute 360

Flute 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 differences between an American vs. European audition (19:23) Beatriz meets Erica Peel (20:00) Paul Edmund-Davies (24:05) Opera singer (24:36) Sing your flute music (26:54) Baby Mozart (29:36) As a musician, be willing to adapt. (32:51) Last comments (34:39) Dr. Seth Allyn Morris (36:32) Conclusion (38:12) Episode 15 – Resources Mentioned: Beatriz Macías’ Website Beatriz Macías’ Instagram Erica Peel’s Website Paul Edmund-Davies’ Website Dr. Seth Allyn Morris' Website Dr. Heidi Kay Begay’s Website Flute 360’s Sponsor: J&K Productions’ We

Flute 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 take a break – that is the question! Question 2: Performance anxiety and some tips to overcome (5:10) Yoga Exercise It’s a privilege to perform the composer’s piece. Play at senior centers or church to build confidence. Ervin Monroe’s advice – Dr. McDermott’s past teacher.  Question 3: Flute pedagogy for flute beginners (12:28) "Body Mapping for Flutists” by Dr. Lea Pearson Instill a love for music and keep it fun! Episode 14 – Resources Mentioned: “A Soprano on Her Head” by Eloise Ristad "Body Mapping for Fl

Flute 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) Podcast overview (3:15) Questions for the guest artists? Shoot me an email! (4:00) Episode 14 with Dr. Dennette Derby McDermott (4:10) Series 4 (5:00) A huge thanks to the listeners! (6:13) Episode 13 – Resources Mentioned: Patricia Surman's Website Nevart Galileas' Website Anatolia College, Greece National Flute Association's Website Flute 360’s iTunes link Heidi Kay Begay’s Email Dennette Derby McDermott's Faculty Bio Heidi Kay Begay’s Website Flute 360’s Sponsor: J&K Productions’ Website

Flute 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) Tiny Scanner CamScanner Reference to Episode 7: “Tax Information for the Self-Employed Teacher” (7:52) QuickBooks Reference to Episode 8: “Student Success” (11:07) Last Question (13:02) Episode 12 – Resources Mentioned: Texas Flute Society Tiny Scanner CamScanner QuickBooks Contact Information: Heidi Kay Begay’s Website Heidi Kay Begay’s E-mail: heidikaybegay@gmail.com Christopher Cox’s E-mail: cbcox1989@gmail.com Flute 360’s Sponsor: J&K Productions

Flute 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) Maintenance and repair (20:58) Emergency situations (24:13) David’s final comment (26:37) Episode 11 – Resources Mentioned: Flute & Piccolo Stand David Straubinger’s Website Heidi Kay Begay’s Website J&K Productions’ Website

Flute 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! Episode 10 – Main Points: Background of “The Flutist’s MAPP” (2:40) Sam’s Teachers: Bonnie Jacobi, Fritz Anders, & Dr. Lisa Garner Santa Who is Jaques-Dalcroze? (5:41) Dalcroze’s Violin Concerto (6:04) Alexander Technique (8:11) Eurhythmics (8:47) Sam’s takeaway – it’s a personal experience Teaching Music In The Twenty-First Century by Robert Abramson, et al (11:19) A Soprano on Her Head: Right-Side-Up Reflections on Life and Other Performances by Eloise Ristad (12:50) Resources for Listeners – please see below (14:00)

Flute 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 back to the community (3:21) Finding your niche (3:51) Inner calling (4:07) Carol’s son, Nicola Wincenc (5:28) Carol’s father was a violinist (6:14) Core of the sound (7:34) Flute sonorities (8:41) Visual art (9:54) Performing on stage (10:32) We are always learning! (11:54) Christopher Rouse’s Flute Concerto (12:59) Joan Tower’s Rising (15:16) Lukas Foss’ Renaissance Concerto (16:28) Living in Rome, 1966-1967 (18:16) Final question (21:22) Being of service (22:55) Episode 9 – Resources Mentioned: Carol Wincenc’s Website Christopher

Flute 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: Organization of the studio space (0:53) Showing support and encouragement (1:58) Support will motivate students Listen to their goals (6:39) Students are unique individuals (8:09) The student’s self-esteem and self-image (10:02) Create a website tab that centers on student success (13:08) Additional resources (13:52) Be creative (14:16) Episode 8 – Resources Mentioned: Cutler, David. The Savvy Music Teacher: Blueprint for Maximizing Income & Impact. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2015. eBook Collection (EBSCOhost), EBSCOhost (ac

Flute 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 deductions (4:55) Deduct mileage (6:26) Your studio space (9:02) Deduct promotional efforts (11:42) Deduct music supplies (12:24) Deduct instrument purchases (14:24) Deduct food (15:45) Deduct business clothes (17:34) Miscellaneous deductions (18:17) Keep a monthly report (19:57) Quarterly projections (21:36) Quarterly payments (22:58) IRS’ schedule (24:24) Save money for quarterly payments (25:26) Why keep track of expenses (28:02) Summary (29:00) Episode 7 – Resources Mentioned: Cutler, David. The Savvy Music Teacher: Blueprint for M

Flute 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 (16:47) Communicating via e-mail (17:41) Your website (19:36) Organize the studio space (22:07) Organizing your personal life (28:09) Summary (28:52) Episode 6 – Resources Mentioned: Cutler, David. The Savvy Music Teacher: Blueprint for Maximizing Income & Impact. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2015. eBook Collection (EBSCOhost), EBSCOhost (accessed January 20, 2018). Studio Helper SignUpGenius MacFreelance  FreshBooks - Cloud Accounting Word Press Artistry of Music Microsoft Excel Breathing Bag Breath Builder Heidi Kay Begay's

Flute 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) Nonprofit music organizations (8:11) Perform (9:48) Summer flute camp (13:52) Create a website (14:46) Incentives (16:19) Word of mouth (20:13) Waitlist (21:22) Summary (22:30) Final thoughts (23:22) Personal journey (24:29) Episode 5 – Resources Mentioned: Cutler, David. The Savvy Music Teacher: Blueprint for Maximizing Income & Impact. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2015. eBook Collection (EBSCOhost), EBSCOhost (accessed January 20, 2018). Texas Flute Society The National Flute Association  WordPress  Heidi Kay Begay's Info

Flute 360 | Episode 4: “The Benefits of Rest” (19:44) In this episode, Heidi discusses the research she’s conducted about the benefits of rest. She discusses how rest can improve our performance-level as flutists. Also, she gives many great examples of bedtime routines that you can do in order to find a restful night’s sleep. Episode 4 – Main Points: Prevention and treatment (1:11) Different levels of rest (2:21) School breaks (2:40) Injury prevention (4:35) Tennis ball exercises (5:58) End of the academic year (9:02) Rest as in sleep (10:22) Sleep supports athletic performance (12:02) Lessons with Dr. Diane Boyd Schultz (12:11) Sleepytime App (14:07) Bedtime routine (14:49) Summary (19:00) Episode 4 – Resources Mentioned: Kast, Sheilah, and Andrea Appleton. "The Injuries of the Small-Muscle Athlete." Last modified January 19, 2017. http://wypr.org/post/injuries-small-muscle-athlete. Manchester, Ralph. "The Role of Rest." Medical Problems of Performing Artists27, no. 3 (2012): 121-2. Santa, Lisa Garner. “

Flute 360 | Episode 3: “Essential Oils” (19:01) In this episode, Heidi discusses the benefits of essential oils. She explains what essential oils are, gives helpful recommendations for different essential oil brands, and offers tips for how essential oils can be used in your daily life. These oils play a great role in her daily routine, both for prevention and pain-relieving purposes, and she encourages musicians to consider using these essentials oils in their own lives. Episode 3 – Main Points: What are essential oils? (1:05) Processes: distillation & cold press (2:17) Anti-inflammatory properties (4:15) Medicinal properties (5:02) Music-related injuries (5:46) Essential oils for carpal tunnel (6:44) Tendinitis (7:10) Purchasing oils (9:11) Essential oil brands (9:41) How to apply (11:35) Essential oils are powerful (14:33) Preventative and pain-relieving care (14:59) Summary (15:57) Smell like a pizza (17:08) Heidi’s experience (17:25) Episode 3 – Resources Mentioned: Başer, K.H.C., and Gerhard. Bu

Flute 360 | Episode 2: Anti-Inflammatory Diet (19:16) In this episode, Heidi discusses how an anti-inflammatory diet can minimize pain. Holistically, if the individual is taken care of first then fulfilling physical activities, such as flute playing, will be more enjoyable pain-free. One way this can be accomplished is through the anti-inflammatory diet. Episode 2 – Main Points: Personal experience (0:33) Long-term solution (2:21) Good versus bad inflammation (2:40) Root of disease (2:48) Jessica Black’s book (3:36) Toxins (4:17) Foods to avoid (5:46) A holistic view (8:02) Making the change (8:33) Be patient with the process (9:09) Anti-inflammatory diet (10:13) Recipes (13:55) Balanced body (15:35) Prevention (15:48) Summary (16:58) Episode 2 – Resources Mentioned: Black, Jessica K. The Anti-Inflammation Diet and Recipe Book. California: Hunter House Publishers, 2006. Morris, Artemis, and Molly Rossiter. Anti-Inflammation Diet for Dummies. New Jersey: John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2011. Please note that y

Flute 360 | Episode 1: Prevention of Performance-Related Injuries Through Exercise: An Interview with Dr. Susan Fain (29:42) In this episode, Heidi talks with Dr. Susan Fain who holds multiple degrees: PT, DPT, OCS, and DMA. They discuss how to prevent music-related injuries through exercise. Main Points from Episode 1: Statistic on music-related injuries (1:07) Pianists, Violinists, and Flutists (2:33) Neck injuries (2:57) Flute position in the marching band (3:38) Concert and marching band positions (4:00) Stay in-shape, strong core, exercise routine (5:27) Strong shoulders (6:23) Strength training (6:43) Chunking when practicing (7:35) Practice in chunks (8:49) Stretch in opposite direction (9:01) Step away from electronics (10:05) Take regular breaks (10:54) Practice smart (11:12) Pomodoro Timer App (11:40) Numbness or tingling – visit doctor (13:20) Carpal tunnel braces (13:40) Let the area rest (13:58) Neck issues (14:32) Strength training through exercise (15:21) Rotator cuff (17:23) Exercise 1: YTW

Flute 360 | Episode 0: An Introduction to the Flute 360 Podcast (10:45) In this episode, Heidi introduces her Flute 360 podcast. She talks briefly about her background and what led her to create the podcast. Series 1 and 2 are complete, and she cannot wait to launch on Saturday, March 31, 2018. Series 3, 4, and 5 are in the works and Heidi invites her listeners to e-mail her with topic ideas for future episodes. Main Points: Background information on Heidi (0:37) Different music opportunities (1:52) Dealing with hand injury (2:27) How her research helped those around her (3:36) Her inspiration for creating the podcast and description of the two series (4:48) The podcast provides both research and her own testimony (7:09) Podcast launch information (7:40) Future series topics and information (7:54) E-mail her episode suggestions or questions at heidikaybegay@gmail.com (9:01) Conclusion (9:52) Resources Mentioned: Texas Flute Society Tarrant County College Heidi’s E-mail: heidikaybegay@gmail.com Heidi’s Websi