Flute 360

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...

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...

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...

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 Produ...

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 Produ...

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 Produ...

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...

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 pub...

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 Spo...

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 encou...

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 – M...

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 A...

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...

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...

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...

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 wi...

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 sum...

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...

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 overcom...

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 Ne...

Flute 360 | Episode 95: "Understanding the Flow State with Dr. Chris Neal, Part 2" (37:51) Today's dialogue is a continuation of last week's episode (E94) with Dr. 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 f...

Flute 360 | Episode 94: "Understanding the Flow State with Dr. Chris Neal, Part 1" (36:09) In today's episode, Heidi talks with Dr. 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 subsc...

Flute 360 | Episode 93: "Mind-Body Integration Techniques to Help Relieve Performance Anxiety, Part 2" (42:36) In today's episode, Heidi talks with Dr. 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 Integrati...

Flute 360 | Episode 92: "Mind-Body Integration Techniques to Help Relieve Performance Anxiety, Part 1" (40:56) In today's episode, Heidi talks with Dr. 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...

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...