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, health, collaboration, and much more! Check out today’s episode to be inspired by Sarah’s and her students’ achievements from this past year!

Episode 60 – Main Points:

• 0:24 – Gold Sponsor: Interactive Flute Retreat, South Haven, MI
• 1:13 – Welcome!
• 1:50 – Heidi: Could you please share with the listeners your background?
• 2:05 – Sarah’s musical background and career.
• 6:25 – Monthly lesson packages through Sand Dollar Music.
• 6:50 – Teaching Philosophies
• 7:02 – Dr. Sarah McKoin, teacher and director of bands at TTU
• 8:33 – Grand Rapids, MI: Darlene Dugan, music educator
• 10:15 – God’s timing in Christin’s and Sarah’s lives.
• 11:00 – Valleys & Mountain Tops
• 18:31 – Collaboration & Networking
• 19:51 – Dr. Terri Sánchez’s Epic Warm-Up
• 21:50 – Silver Sponsor: J&K Productions
• 22:43 – Question: Any other educational or performing moments that made an impact on you this past academic year?
• 23:08 – Sarah’s Answer
• 26:09 – Summer Practice Goals
• 26:27 – Dr. Conor Nelson, flutist & educator
• 29:58 – Question: Any completed projects that you’d like to share with the listeners?
• 30:07 – Sarah: I completed a recital in March!
• 36:00 – Question: What are your Summer 2019 goals?
• 36:14 – Sarah’s Answer
• 38:53 – Picks!
• 43:30 – Prevention of performance-related injuries!
• 44:55 – Dr. Susan Fain – flutist, educator, and physical therapist
• 45:25 – When purchasing a new instrument, consider the weight of the flute and your body’s needs.
• 52:31 – Bronze Sponsor: J&K Productions

Picks:

Sarah:

• Exercise: Beachbody Program
• Food: Ghostlike Coffee, Dayton OH
• Flute: “Body Mapping for Flutists” by Dr. Lea Pearson

Heidi:

• “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” – Benjamin Franklin
• Flute 360’s Graphic Designer: Shawna Richter-Ryerson
• Game: Pass the Pigs!
• UPrinting
• Bulletproof Musician

Episode 60 – Resources Mentioned:

• Sand Dollar Music’s Website
• Sand Dollar Music’s Facebook Business Page
• Sand Dollar Music’s Instagram
• Flute 360 – Dr. Heidi Kay Begay’s Website

Episode 60 – Sponsors:

• Gold: Interactive Flute Retreat, South Haven, MI
• Silver & Bronze: J&K Productions’ Website