Flute 360

Flute 360 | Episode 66: "Highlights from Series 4-6" (8:18) In today's episode, Heidi shares her favorite Flute 360 episodes from Series 4-6. This includes Episodes 16-39! During these summer months, grab your favorite cold drink and catch-up on your favorite Flute 360 episodes, or listen to "new" episodes that you have not heard, yet! Please subscribe, rate, and review – thank you for the support...

Flute 360 | Episode 65: "Highlights from Series 1-3" (9:44) In today's episode, Heidi highlights her favorite episodes from Series 1-3, which includes Episodes 0-15! During these next four weeks, Flute 360 is going to "pause" and give listeners a time to re-play their favorite episodes and time to listen to "new" episodes. Listen to today's episode to hear Heidi's three favorite topics from Series...

Flute 360 | Episode 64: "The Competition Process: The Submission & The Wait" (10:24) In today's episode, Heidi talks about submitting your competition documents. Carefully read the jury's requirements and gather all of your files accordingly. If a biography or résumé is required, make sure to proofread your work. Give yourself ample time to submit your files. Finally, once you've completed this po...

Flute 360 | Episode 63: "The Competition Process: Record" (11:07) In today's episode, Heidi talks about the recording process for your next competition. You have invested your time, energy, and money, so far, throughout this journey. Are you able to invest some more money into hiring an audio engineer? Or invest in an inexpensive microphone to record at home? Heidi offers some suggestions for eith...

Flute 360 | Episode 62: "The Competition Process: Preparation" (17:33) In today's episode, Heidi talks about how to prepare for your next flute competition! It is important to remember that not only are you preparing the repertoire but, also, your mind, body, and spirit. Take into consideration a holistic standpoint as you prepare for your music competition. Check out today's episode where Heidi o...

Flute 360 | Episode 61: "The Competition Process: Organization" (21:48) In today's episode, Heidi talks about how to organize yourself while preparing for a competition. She offers suggestions, such as finding out the "why" you'd compete, what resources to use, organizational tips, and how to be strategic through the competition process. Check out today's episode for all the details!  Episode 61 –...

Flute 360 | Episode 60: "Flute Studio Highlights with Sarah Robertson at Sand Dollar Music" (53:45) In today's episode, Heidi talks with Sarah Robertson who is a co-teacher at the Sand Dollar Music Studio. Sarah is a flutist, educator, wife, and mother who works and lives in the Dayton, Ohio area. Heidi and Sarah discuss various topics including faith, studio packages, performance-related injuries...

Flute 360 | Episode 59: "Flute Studio Highlights with Dr. Cobus du Toit" (53:01) In today's episode, Heidi talks with Cobus du Toit who is the flute professor at UMass, Amherst, Massachusetts. He shares past, current, and future projects that are in the works: UMass Flute Day, Castérède Recording Project, #webringflowers, and Vocabulary of Emotion. Check out today's episode to hear topics around t...

Flute 360 | Episode 58: "Studio Highlights with Dr. Julee Kim Walker" (24:56) In today's episode, Heidi talks with the flute students at Texas A&M, Commerce, TX under the direction of Dr. Julee Kim Walker. The students discuss their accomplishments, setbacks, summer plans, and teacher highlights. Check out today's episode to hear from these inspiring students! Episode 58 – Main Points: 0:23 – Gold...

Flute 360 | Episode 57: "Studio Highlights at The University of Texas at Arlington" (40:46) In today's episode, Heidi talks with the flute students at The University of Texas at Arlington, under the direction of Dr. Terri Sánchez! Today's interview includes two parts: a performance class of seven undergraduate flutists, and the entire flute studio. Topics include organization, self-empowerment, th...

Flute 360 | Episode 56: "Academic Highlights at Texas Woman's University" (42:38) In today's episode, Heidi talks with the Flute Pedagogy class at Texas Woman's University. Dr. Danielle Woolery who is a clarinetist and a music education specialist teaches the pedagogy class. My time at TWU was eventful with a Flute 360 presentation and then the recording of this episode. The TWU students talk abou...

Flute 360 | Episode 55: "Tips for Doublers with Tereasa Payne" (56:14) In today's episode, Heidi talks with Tereasa Payne who is a doubler, teacher, and volunteer! Tereasa discusses her background, offers resources for doublers, and answers three social media questions from a multi-instrumentalist student. Check out today's episode to hear all the details! Episode 55 – Main Points: 0:24 – Gold Spo...

Flute 360 | Episode 54: "Tips for Doublers with Dr. Ellen Kaner" (39:43) In today's episode, Heidi talks with Dr. Ellen Kaner who has a multi-faceted career. Not only is she a teacher and a flutist, but she is also a multi-instrumentalist. Listen to today's episode to hear Dr. Kaner's advice on how to switch between the different woodwind instruments. Episode 54 – Main Points: 0:24 – Gold Sponsor:...

Flute 360 | Episode 53: "Tips for Doublers with Jon Rice" (1:06:17) In today's episode, Heidi talks with Jon Rice about being a multi-instrumentalist. Jon's primary instrument is the saxophone, but he also plays the flute, clarinet, oboe, and bassoon. He gives valuable suggestions for doublers who need help transitioning between instruments and offers some practice suggestions. Listen to today's e...

Flute 360 | Episode 52: "One-Year Anniversary Celebration" (20:43) In today's episode, Heidi discusses Flute 360 updates, upcoming series, and personal updates. Please consider sharing the Flute 360 platform with your flute friends, colleagues, teachers, and, or students. Within Flute 360's first year, the support has been overwhelming and the podcast would like to continue to reach flutists of al...

Flute 360 | Episode 51: "Published Flutists with Mark Sparks" (1:08:46) In today's episode, Heidi talks with flutist and teacher, Mark Sparks , who is the principal flutist of the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra. Heidi and Mark talk about his flute books and discuss the creative process. Check out today's episode to hear all the details! Episode 51 – Main Points: 0:25 – J&K Productions' Website 0:46...

Flute 360 | Episode 50: "Published Flutists with Marianne Gedigian" (41:02) In today's episode, Heidi talks with flutist and teacher, Marianne Gedigian, about her book, "The Survival of the Flutist." Topics such as creativity, vulnerability, and permissibility are mentioned throughout the ladies' conversation. To hear more about Marianne's book and her journey, check out today's episode!  Would yo...

Flute 360 | Episode 49: "Published Flutists with Dr. Terri Sánchez" (44:28) In today's episode, Heidi talks with flutist and teacher, Dr. Terri Sánchez. The ladies discuss Terri's process of writing her two books , flute-practicing ideas, and the creative process. Stay-tuned for Episode 57, which will air on April 27, 2019 where Heidi talks with Terri's flute studio about their academic year! Epis...

Flute 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 Poi...

Flute 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 fo...

Flute 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 – M...

Flute 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...

Flute 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 Danz...

Flute 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...

In 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 – Que...