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 method?
• 4:23 – Weronika’s Answer
• 5:30 – Heidi Comments
• 6:30 – Weronika Comments
• 7:52 – Heidi’s Follow-Up Question
• 8:21 – Weronika’s Answer
• 9:15 – Question: How do you integrate your Dalcroze knowledge into your private flute lessons with your students?
• 9:23 – Weronika’s Answer
• 11:23 – Weronika continues with a music story from a student’s flute lesson!
• 12:15 – Question: How have you seen the Dalcroze method impact the students’ musical growth?
• 12:32 – Weronika’s Answer
• 13:22 – Topic: Different Learning Styles
• 13:46 – Heidi’s observation on incorporating movement within her practice sessions! Listen here!
• 14:26 – Topic: Movement within the Body
• 16:43 – Topic: Shaping the Musical Phrase
• 19:49 – Topic: Adults Learning the Dalcroze Method
• 20:19 – “We all learn better when we use our bodies!” – Weronika
• 21:18 – Heidi comments on Sam Hood’s DMA Thesis (Episode 10)
• 21:39 – Texas Tech University, School of Music
• 22:07 – Weronika asks Heidi a question! Listen here!
• 26:30 – Question: You are involved with a non-profit organization, Integral Steps. What is your role within the organization? How has your time with the group impacted you and your career?
• 26:46 – Weronika’s Answer
• 31:17 – Weronika comments on the Flute 360 Podcast. Listen Here!
• 32:05 – Bronze Sponsor: KinderFlute with Kathy Blocki

Episode 88 – Resources Mentioned:

• Flute 360 – Dr. Heidi Kay Begay’s Website
• Financially Support Flute 360!
• Weronika Balewski’s Website
• Music Lessons with Weronika!
• Weronika’s YouTube Channel – Subscribe Here!
• Flute 360’s Episode 10
• Flute 360’s Episode 87

Episode 88 – Sponsors:

• Gold & Silver: J&K Productions
• Bronze: KinderFlute with Kathy Blocki