Flute 360

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
• 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 87

Episode 88 – Sponsors:

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

Flute 360 | Episode 87: "Dalcroze Eurhythmics and Integrative Education with Emma Shubin" (54:11)

In today's episode, Heidi talks with Emma Shubin about the Dalcroze method and integrative studies. The ladies talk about how incorporating movement, within our performances, can help our musical intentions to be more free and expressive through the flute. Check out today's episode for more details!

Episode 87 – Main Points:

• 1:02 – Gold Sponsor: J&K Productions
• 1:55 – Welcome!
• 2:53 – Heidi: Please share with the listeners who you are and your musical background!
• 3:02 – Emma's Answer
• 5:45 – Heidi: Reference to Series 17 with Mr. Robert Dick (Episodes 79-82)
• 6:20 – Emma talks about how the body is our first instrument.
• 8:52 – Question: What drew you to the Dalcroze method? What led you to become a certified and licensed Dalcroze teacher?
• 9:12 – Emma's Answer
• 12:37 – Heidi summarizes Emma's gold nuggets, thus far. Listen here!
• 14:22 – Heidi Comments
• 15:08 – "Music happens in the present time!" – Emma
• 15:38 – Lisa Parker, educator
• 18:03 – Question: What is the Dalcroze methodology?
• 18:30 – Emma's Answer
• 22:56 – Question: If someone was interested in pursuing a Dalcroze certification and, or licensure what are the differences between the two?
• 23:08 – Emma's Answer
• 28:54 – Heidi Comments
• 33:11 – Topic: Education
• 35:58 – Question: Do you integrate the Dalcroze method in every private flute lesson with your students?
• 36:10 – Emma's Answer
• 41:36 – Heidi: Reference to Episode 74 (Interview with Ai Goldsmith at 13:53)!
• 42:25 – Emma Comments
• 44:07 – "We are a really small community (as it were), yet, we are apart of a large community of music-makers. To me, every person is a musician whether they are an instrumentalist or not. Music is something that we carry with us whether it's for celebration or mourning or apart of our day. I couldn't imagine my day without music." – Emma
• 46:16 – Question: As a flute community, what can we do to help your non-profit organization, Integral Steps?
• 46:25 – Emma's Answer
• 47:25 – Play It Forward – Scholarship Program, Dr. Jessica Sherer
• 50:15 – Contact Emma Shubin!
• 52:36 – Bronze Sponsor: KinderFlute with Kathy Blocki

Episode 87 – Resources Mentioned:

• Flute 360 – Dr. Heidi Kay Begay's Website
• Financially Support Flute 360!
• Emma's Website
• Emma's YouTube Channel
• Integral Steps' Website
• Integral Steps' Facebook Page
• Dalcroze's Website
• Play It Forward – Scholarship Program, Dr. Jessica Sherer
• Lisa Parker, educator
• Flute 360's Episode 74
• Flute 360's Episodes 79-82

Episode 87 – Sponsors:

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

Flute 360 | Episode 86: "An Interview with Hilary Abigana" (1:06:40)

In today's episode, Heidi talks with Hilary Abigana who is a Powell Artist and the flutist of The Fourth Wall Ensemble. Hilary talks about the inspiration behind The Fourth Wall, the creative process, and some tips for traveling musicians! Listen until the end to hear the social media questions submitted for Hilary!

Episode 86 – Main Points:

• 0:24 – Gold Sponsor: Verne Q. Powell Flutes, Boston
• 1:25 – Welcome!
• 3:04 – National Flute Association, Salt Lake City (2019)
• 3:28 – Brett Abigana, composer
• 4:39 – Bonita Boyd, flutist & educator
• 5:20 – Reference to Episodes 71, 72, 73 & 74
• 5:35 – National Flute Association, Dallas (2020)
• 5:49 – Edinburgh International Festival (2020)
• 7:20 – Heidi: Please share with the listeners who you are and your musical background.
• 7:29 – Hilary's Answer
• 16:07 – Question: While you were establishing your career was there a moment when you wanted to give up? If so, what did you do to get through this season in your life?
• 16:25 – Hilary's Answer
• 23:36 – Question: Any advice for flutists who are pursuing a musical career as their profession?
• 23:42 –Hilary's Answer
• 25:04 – Question: Was there ever a time that someone told you to quit the music business?
• 25:18 – Hilary's Answer
• 30:10 – Question: Movement is a huge component of The Fourth Wall's presentations. What have you learned about your body, and your flute playing through incorporating this movement into your performances?
• 30:21 – Hilary's Answer
• 32:00 – Silver Sponsor: J&K Productions
• 32:53 – Conversation Continues
• 34:29 – Question: Since you are quite physically active in your Fourth Wall performances, how many times have you dropped your flute?
• 34:37 – Hilary's Answer
• 40:35 – Question: Any tips for musicians who are traveling extensively?
• 40:45 – Hilary's Answer
• 46:32 – Social Media Questions!
• 46:38 – Dr. Laura Pillman's Social Media Question
• 46:45 – Hilary's Answer
• 50:27 – Rachel Mellis' Social Media Question #1
• 50:45 – Hilary's Answer
• 52:41 – Rachel Mellis' Social Media Question #2
• 53:00 – Hilary's Answer
• 57:17 – PICKS!
• 1:04:51 – Bronze Sponsor: Aransas Pass High School Band – Winner of Flute 360's Giveaway!

PICKS!

Hilary

• Dresden Files by Jim Butcher
• Music: Comas Irish Music
• TimeFrame by Zara Lawler (Flute On Its Feet)
• Hermit Thrush Brewery

Heidi

• Pianist Samson François' Ravel Recordings
• Hommage to Raphael Fumet (1999) Album
• Dr. Heather Warren-Crow – Artist, Researcher & Educator of Interdisciplinary Arts
• Flute 360's Episode 89!

Episode 86 – Resources Mentioned:

• Flute 360 – Dr. Heidi Kay Begay's Website
• Financially Support Flute 360!
• Powell Flutes – Hilary's Profile
• Hilary's Website
• The Fourth Wall's Website
• The Fourth Wall's Twitter
• The Fourth Wall's Facebook Page
• The Fourth Wall's YouTube

Episode 86 – Sponsors:

• Gold: Verne Q. Powell Flutes, Boston
• Silver: J&K Productions
• Bronze: Aransas Pass High School Band – Winner of Giveaway!

Flute 360 | Episode 85: "An Interview with Viviana Cumplido Wilson" (1:00:41)

In today's episode, Heidi talks with Viviana Cumplido Wilson who is a Powell Artist and the Principal Flutist of the Phoenix Symphony. Viviana and Heidi talk about the orchestral audition process, overcoming low points in musical careers, community service, and triathlons! Check out today's episode to hear about these various topics and more!

Episode 85 – Main Points:

• 0:46 – Gold Sponsor: Verne Q. Powell Flutes, Boston
• 1:46 – Welcome!
• 2:23 – Heidi: Please share with the listeners who you are and your musical background.
• 2:37 – Viviana's Answer
• 3:34 – New England Conservatory
• 3:40 – Viviana is a Powell Artist!
• 4:16 – Tucson Symphony Orchestra
• 4:24 – Steven Finley, flutist & educator
• 4:55 – The University of Arizona, Tucson
• 5:06 – Dr. Brian A. Luce, Professor of Flute at The UofA
• 5:38 – Question: You've had an extensive musical career. Before landing your jobs, was there a point in your profession that you wanted to give up? If so, what helped you to get through that season in your life?
• 5:47 – Viviana's Answer
• 8:58 – Headspace!
• 10:10 – Book: The Inner Game of Tennis by W. Timothy Gallwey
• 10:53 – Question: Any advice for flutists who are pursuing a musical career as their profession?
• 11:09 – Viviana's Answer
• 14:07 – Question: Since you are an orchestral flutist, any suggestions for audition preparation and, or the day of the audition?
• 14:16 – Viviana's Answer
• 17:35 – Silver Sponsor: J&K Productions
• 18:20 – Question: You are an advocate for community service, in which you've donated your time to Hospice of the Valley. How did you come across this organization, and what's the inspiration behind your volunteer work?
• 18:27 – Community Service: Hospice of the Valley
• 24:38 – Arizona State University
• 25:01 – Question: Please share how you got into running and training for triathlons. How has your passion for health influenced who you are as a musician?
• 25:18 – Dr. Lisa Garner Santa, Professor of Flute at TTU
• 25:33 – Viviana's Answer
• 27:53 – Book: Brave New Athlete by Dr. Marshall & Lesley Paterson
• 28:04 – Reference to Episode 82
• 28:25 – Question: How has your passion for health influenced who you are as a musician?
• 28:35 – Viviana's Answer
• 30:15 – Physical Exercise!
• 31:30 – Article: Prescribing Exercise for Depression
• 31:52 – Social Media Question from Rachael Chen: How can we keep classical music alive in our modern society?
• 32:05 – Viviana's Answer
• 35:22 – Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra – Calendar of Events
• 35:55 – Social Media Question from Jolene Madewell: I personally would love to hear about any setbacks and failures in auditions, competitions, or as a teacher!
• 36:10 – Viviana's Answer
• 39:30 – Social Media Question from Leah Stevens: I'd love to know her experiences in the music industry as a woman, specifically a woman of color.
• 39:42 – Viviana's Answer
• 43:10 – Social Media Question from Laura Pillman: I'd love to know how she feels her workouts/running affect her playing, or anything running-related!
• 43:22 – Viviana's Answer
• 45:09 – Dr. Susan Fain, flutist, educator & physical therapist (Episode 1)
• 46:03 – Social Media Question from Martin Godoy, Jr.: How did you come to choose your flute? Was it a result of your flute instructor lineage? What does being an artist mean to you?
• 46:42 – Viviana's Answer
• 48:39 – Hilary Abigana, The Fourth Wall Ensemble's Flutist (Episode 86)
• 49:01 – Nicole Chamberlain, flutist & composer (Episode 33)
• 49:27 – Viviana's Answer Continued from 46:42!
• 58:49 – Bronze Sponsor: Aransas Pass High School Band – Winner of Flute 360's Giveaway!

PICKS!

Viviana

• Zahav Cookbook
• Book: Being Mortal by Atul Gawande
• Podcast: Getting Curious with Jonathan Van Ness

Heidi

• Frankincense Essential Oil
• Helichrysum Essential Oil
• Alexa Still's 1993 Flute Album

Episode 85 – Resources Mentioned:

• Flute 360 – Dr. Heidi Kay Begay's Website
• Financially Support Flute 360!
• Viviana's YouTube Channel
• Powell Flutes – Viviana's Profile
• The Phoenix Symphony – Viviana's Bio
• Classical Arizona PBS Interview with Viviana
• Hospice of the Valley
• IRONMAN
• Headspace App
• New England Conservatory
• The University of Arizona, Tucson
• Arizona State University
• Tucson Symphony Orchestra
• Book: The Inner Game of Tennis by W. Timothy Gallwey
• Book: Brave New Athlete by Dr. Marshall & Lesley Paterson
• Article: Prescribing Exercise for Depression
• Flute 360's Episode 01
• Flute 360's Episode 33
• Flute 360's Episode 82

Episode 85 – Sponsors:

• Gold: Verne Q. Powell Flutes, Boston
• Silver: J&K Productions
• Bronze: Aransas Pass High School Band – Winner of Giveaway!

Flute 360 | Episode 84: "An Interview with Rachel Baker" (26:22)

In today's episode, Heidi talks with Rachel Baker who is the flute technician through the Powell Flute's Company! The ladies discuss flute maintenance and repair. Also, Rachel answers your social media questions! Check out last week's episode (E83) for more information on a technician's career.

Episode 84 – Main Points:

• 0:24 – Gold Sponsor: Verne Q. Powell Flutes, Boston
• 1:40 – Please listen to Episode 83 to hear another interview with Rachel Baker!
• 2:05 – Today's Topic: Flute Maintenance & Repair
• 2:28 – Question: What is the best advice you can give us flutists in properly maintaining our instrument?
• 2:34 – Rachel's Answer
• 3:37 – Question: Maintenance-wise, what is the biggest "no, no" that one can do (or not do) to our instrument?
• 3:46 – Rachel's Answer
• 4:36 – Heidi comments.
• 4:53 – Question: For the internal swab and external cloth, what are your recommendations?
• 4:59 – Rachel's Answer
• 5:42 – Question: For pad health, what do you recommend: the cigarette paper or the reusable pad dryer?
• 6:30 – Topic: Powder Pad Paper (avoid this!)
• 7:01 – Summer Flute Camp Experience
• 8:57 – Reference to Episode 83
• 9:04 – Question: How often should flutes have a COA completed?
• 9:08 – Rachel's Answer
• 9:56 – Silver Sponsor: J&K Productions
• 10:48 – Question: All of the above advice applies to the "other flutes" as well, correct (i.e., piccolo, alto, bass, etc.)?
• 11:00 – Rachel's Answer
• 11:10 – Topic: Piccolos
• 11:57 – Reference to Episode 83
• 12:08 – Question: Any general public announcement that you'd like to give flutists about repair and maintenance of their instrument?
• 12:15 – Rachel's Answer
• 13:46 – Social Media Questions!
• 13:56 – Question from Nicole Chamberlain: What has been her most nerve-wracking repair, and how did she handle it?
• 14:13 – Rachel's Answer
• 14:52 – Question from Hilary Abigana: I would love to hear about her most nightmarish repair job that turned out okay. Also, what flute has she repaired that sparked the most joy for her? Lastly, what is the most common element that needs fixing?
• 15:13 – Rachel's Answers
• 17:52 – Question from Dr. Erich Tucker: Is there anything that we as flutists can do to prevent sticky pads in damp humid weather?
• 18:01 – Rachel's Answer
• 19:26 – Question from Viviana Cumplido Wilson: What are some common bad habits we have that affect our flutes' maintenance. Why do some pads seem to get stickier than others and why is it that when some pads get sticky they never want to unstick?
• 19:50 – Rachel's Answer
• 20:49 – Reference to Episode 11
• 22:07 – PICKS!
• 23:40 – Topic: Baking and Cooking!
• 24:30 – Bronze Sponsor: Aransas Pass High School Band – Winner of Flute 360's Giveaway!
• 25:36 – Support APHS' Band!

PICKS!

Rachel

• Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries
• Victoria Sponge Cake

Eric (Heidi's Husband)

• Naptime
• Crab-Stuffed Flounder

Episode 84 – Resources Mentioned:

• Flute 360 – Dr. Heidi Kay Begay's Website
• Financially Support Flute 360!
• Powell: Schedule a Repair with Rachel Baker!
• Powell's Piccolos
• Video: The Making of a Powell Flute
• Flute 360's Episode 11
• Flute 360's Episode 83

Episode 84 – Sponsors:

• Gold: Verne Q. Powell Flutes, Boston
• Silver: J&K Productions
• Bronze: Aransas Pass High School Band – Winner of Giveaway!

Flute 360 | Episode 83: "An Interview with Rachel Baker" (21:43)

In today's episode, Heidi talks with Rachel Baker who is the flute technician through the Powell Flute's Company! The ladies discuss Rachel's career, how someone can become an instrument technician themselves, and much more! Check out next week's episode (E84) where the conversation continues onto flute maintenance and repair!

Episode 83 – Main Points:

• 0:26 – Gold Sponsor: Verne Q. Powell Flutes, Boston
• 1:26 – Welcome and thank you for your support!
• 1:50 – One of Rachel's hobbies is car racing!
• 2:44 – Heidi: Please share with the listeners your background.
• 2:52 – Rachel shares her personal and musical experience.
• 3:22 – Question: How did you get inspired to become a flute repairwoman?
• 3:36 – Rachel's Answer
• 3:42 – "In high school...there was a box of piccolos that never worked. I thought: How can I get these piccolos to work?" – Rachel
• 3:49 – Rachel's job at the local music store.
• 4:11 – Question: Do you find it fascinating to take something apart and put it back together?
• 4:18 – Rachel: "I've always liked puzzles, and trying to figure things out. I am a very hands-on sort of person."
• 4:40 – Rachel: "I'm glad I found a certain niche that kept me within the music profession."
• 4:50 – Question: What does your day-to-day schedule look like as a repair technician?
• 5:00 – Rachel's Answer
• 5:22 – Emails, phone calls, COAs, overhauls, etc.
• 5:51 – Heidi asks a follow-up question.
• 6:00 – Rachel's Answer
• 6:21 – Question: What are the similarities and differences between a self-employed technician versus a technician that works through a company?
• 6:30 – Rachel's Answer
• 7:44 – Heidi comments.
• 7:58 – Topic: Pinless Mechanisms
• 8:10 – Question
• 8:21 – Rachel's Answer
• 8:58 – Silver Sponsor: J&K Productions
• 9:53 – Topic: Similarities between the repair world and music education.
• 11:11 – Question: What question do you most often receive from clients?
• 11:21 – Rachel's Answer
• 12:21 – Question: What advice do you have for the budding, new repairperson?
• 12:36 – Rachel's Answer
• 13:00 – "You have to realize that these instruments are people's way of living. They are really relying on you to do a good job!" – Rachel
• 13:20 – Question: What are the necessary steps to become a repairperson?
• 13:26 – Rachel's Answer
• 14:22 – Topic: Band Instrument Repair Diploma
• 14:51 – Rachel comments.
• 15:22 – Question: What is the ideal amount of time to lay down the foundation of repair?
• 15:33 – Rachel's Answer
• 17:20 – Question: Final thoughts?
• 17:35 – Rachel's Answer
• 18:11 – PICKS!
• 19:52 – Bronze Sponsor: Aransas Pass High School Band – Winner of Flute 360's Giveaway!
• 20:57 – Support APHS' Band!

PICKS!

Rachel

• Agave Lip Mask

Heidi's Brother In-Laws' Picks

• Shane's Pick: Fly Fishing
• Colin's Pick: Gary Clark, Jr.

Episode 83 – Resources Mentioned:

• Flute 360 – Dr. Heidi Kay Begay's Website
• Financially Support Flute 360!
• Powell: Schedule a Repair with Rachel Baker!
• Band Instrument Repair Diploma
• Pinless Mechanisms

Episode 83 – Sponsors:

• Gold: Verne Q. Powell Flutes, Boston
• Silver: J&K Productions
• Bronze: Aransas Pass High School Band – Winner of Giveaway!

Flute 360 | Episode 82: "The Evolution of the Flute with Robert Dick – Video" (1:15:43)

In today's episode, Heidi talks with Robert Dick about the evolution of the flute. They discuss Robert's Glissando Headjoint and 20th and 21st-century compositions. Check out the other episodes that are apart of Series 17, which include E79, E80, and E81!

Episode 82 – Main Points:

• 0:25 – Gold Sponsor: J&K Productions
• 1:20 – Welcome!
• 1:27 – Series 17 includes Episodes 79-82.
• 1:38 – Today's Topic: The Evolution of the Flute
• 1:54 – Glissando Headjoint
• 5:34 – Question: How did the conception of your headjoint come about?
• 5:43 – Robert's Answer
• 10:04 – Electric Guitar – Whammy Bar
• 11:51 – Question: From conception to production what is the timeframe for the Glissando Headjoint?
• 12:00 – Robert's Answer
• 12:24 – Robert advises future inventors – Listen Here!
• 13:56 – Quantz's Book: On Playing The Flute
• 15:22 – "There are lessons all around us in life!" – Robert
• 15:27 – Topic: Bending Notes
• 15:59 – Moe Koffman – The Swingin' Shepard Blues
• 16:45 – TV: The Hustler
• 17:16 – Flute 360's Interview with Mark Dooly (E40)
• 28:13 – Flute 360's Interview with Dr. Ruth Maurer & Kelley Latshaw (E72)
• 30:32 – Heidi asks a question.
• 30:58 – Robert's Answer
• 32:45 – Topic: Circular Breathing
• 34:54 – Afterlight for Solo Flute by Robert Dick
• 39:23 – Robert discusses his compositional process.
• 42:57 – Lookout for Solo Flute by Robert Dick (NFA Commission)
• 51:22 – Question: When a flutist is learning one of your compositions, what advice would you give him or her?
• 51:46 – Robert's Answer
• 52:00 – "Your first dialogue has to be between you and the music directly. Not triangulated through the interpretation of flutist X, Y, or Z. Even if they are good." – Robert
• 55:26 – Question: Any advice that you have for flutists out there?
• 55:53 – "Never compartmentalize music." – Robert
• 57:23 – "One of my main goals as a teacher is to awaken curiosity. Once curiosity is awakened, it's unstoppable!" – Robert
• 1:02:51 – "The only constant in life is change." – Robert
• 1:01:33 – Social Media Question from Dr. Denissa Rivas de Munguía & Robert's Answer
• 1:07:57 – Picks!
• 1:13:40 – Conclusion
• 1:14:32 – Bronze Sponsor: J&K Productions

Episode 82 – Resources Mentioned:

• Flute 360 – Dr. Heidi Kay Begay's Website
• Robert Dick's Website
• The Glissando Headjoint
• Book: Tone Development Through Extended Techniques by Robert Dick
• Book: The Other Flute by Robert Dick
• Follow Robert Dick via Facebook!
• Robert Dick's Contemporary Flute Week

Picks:

Heidi

• Packing Supplies: Stretch Wrap
• Audible: Success is a Choice by Rick Pitino
• Audible: "The Brave New Athlete..." By Dr. Simon Marshall and Lesley Paterson
• Audible: The Fairy Tales of Oscar Wilde
• Skype – ECamm Call Recorder ($40.00)

Robert

• Book – Exhalation: Stories by Ted Chiang
• David Mitchell's Books:
  • "Cloud Atlas: A Novel"
  • "Number 9 Dream"
  • "Ghostwritten"
  • "Black Swan Green"
• Serena Williams, Tennis Player

Episode 82 – Sponsors:

• Gold/Bronze: J&K Productions' Website
• Silver: Contact Heidi for details!

Flute 360 | Episode 81: "The Benefits of Extended Techniques with Robert Dick – Video" (1:23:45)

In today's episode, Heidi talks with Robert Dick about the benefits of using extended techniques while practicing the flute! Robert demonstrates a wide variety of extended techniques utilizing the standard flute repertoire. Check out today's episode to hear all the details! As a friendly reminder, please listen to Series 17 in its entirety (E79-E82). Enjoy!

Episode 81 – Main Points:

• 0:26 – Gold Sponsor: J&K Productions
• 1:20 – Welcome and thank you for your support!
• 1:49 – Today's Topic: The Benefits of Extended Techniques
• 3:06 – Make your next practice session fun by experimenting with new methods!
• 10:15 – Singing & Playing within the French School
• 14:28 – Singing the syllable "OO."
• 19:06 – "Never strain the voice. Of course, we are human and will make mistakes. If you do strain the voice, stop and rest. When you feel your voice getting tired from the very beginning of the tiredness...stop! You are done for the day. At first, it's going to happen really fast, but that's okay because that is normal!" – Robert
• 19:37 – Robert plays Taffanel & Gaubert No. 1 with singing and playing.
• 21:38 – "You have to hear YOUR voice. Since we are humans, when you hear your voice, your body changes. When you hear someone else's voice, it's wonderful, but nothing is changing." – Robert
• 27:15 – Exercise in A minor – Listen Here!
• 30:00 – Robert advises to get yourself a keyboard to help with your singing abilities.
• 31:58 – Heidi: Up to this point, in our discussion, could you please give a summary for the listeners?
• 32:43 – Robert's Answer
• 40:06 – Topic: Pursue Learning!
• 42:42 – Topic: Vocal Chords
• 43:18 – Repertoire: Concertino for Flute and Piano, Op. 107 by Chaminade
• 44:24 – Robert Dick's YouTube Videos on Throat Tuning (Parts 1-3)
• 45:00 – Repertoire: Sonata Appassionata for Solo Flute, Op. 140 by Karg-Elert
• 53:55 – For clarification of sound, try this extended technique!
• 54:16 – Repertoire: Partita in A minor for Solo Flute by J.S. Bach
• 56:11 – Robert plays the passage slowly.
• 57:05 – Robert integrates natural harmonics into his practicing the Allemande.
• 1:02:47 – Topic: Natural Harmonics
• 1:11:21 – Heidi's Summary
• 1:11:46 – Robert Comments
• 1:18:42 – 1970's Music: Beatles, Jimi Hendrix
• 1:22:07 – Conclusion
• 1:22:34 – Bronze Sponsor: J&K Productions

Episode 81 – Resources Mentioned:

• Flute 360 – Dr. Heidi Kay Begay's Website
• Financially Support Flute 360!
• Robert Dick's Website
• The Glissando Headjoint
• Book: Tone Development Through Extended Techniques by Robert Dick
• Book: The Other Flute by Robert Dick
• Follow Robert Dick via Facebook!
• Robert Dick's Contemporary Flute Week
• Purchase a keyboard here!

Episode 81 – Sponsors:

• Gold/Bronze: J&K Productions' Website
• Silver: Contact Heidi for details!

Flute 360 | Episode 80: "The Fundamentals of Extended Techniques with Robert Dick, Part 2 – Video" (1:16:22)

Today's episode is a continuation from Episode 79 where Robert Dick extends his discussion on the fundamentals of extended techniques. He talks in great detail about flutter tonguing, whisper/whistle tones, and much more! We hope you enjoy the viewing of this content, and please listen to the other Series 17 episodes for more information (E79-82)!

Episode 80 – Main Points:

• 0:27 – Gold Sponsor: J&K Productions
• 1:21 – Welcome and thank you for your support!
• 1:41 – Topic: Microtones
• 4:34 – Robert shows his Kingma System flute.
• 6:57 – Robert's Book: "The Other Flute"
• 7:08 – Topic: Micrtonal Segments
• 10:21 – "Think of your flute technique as the lifting of fingers, not the closing." – Robert
• 13:36 – "Practicing should be joyous! You are doing what you are supposed to be doing. The thing that comes from within! There were plenty of times that I would have to grab myself by the collar and go practice." – Robert
• 20:02 – Topic: Nose Grease
• 20:19 – Jean-Pierre Rampal, flutist
• 20:31 – Prokofiev, Sonata, Op. 94 for Flute and Piano
• 21:41 – Robert gives his last comments on the topic of glissandi.
• 22:55 – "Your hand is not a bus depot with five parking spots." – Robert
• 30:14 – Topic: Multiphonics
• 34:00 – Reference made to Episode 79 – Audio & Video Portions
• 37:29 – "The air is the foundation of the sound!" – Robert
• 40:29 – "Your First Multiphonic" – YouTube Video with Robert Dick
• 40:39 – "The Three Types of Multiphonics" – YouTube Video with Robert Dick
• 50:17 – Topic: Whisper/Whistle Tones
• 59:27 – Julius Baker, flutist
• 59:57 – Topic: Flutter Tonguing
• 1:00:03 – Robert Dick gives an exercise on how to flutter tongue if you cannot roll your "R's."
• 1:12:00 – Carol Wincenc, flutist & The Waco Symphony Orchestra
• 1:13:20 – Final Comments
• 1:13:50 – Robert Dick Improvises!
• 1:15:15 – Bronze Sponsor: J&K Productions

Episode 80 – Resources Mentioned:

• Flute 360 – Dr. Heidi Kay Begay's Website
• Financially Support Flute 360!
• Robert Dick's Website
• Flutter Tonguing with Robert Dick on Youtube!
• The Glissando Headjoint
• Book: Tone Development Through Extended Techniques by Robert Dick
• Book: The Other Flute by Robert Dick
• Follow Robert Dick via Facebook!
• Robert Dick's Contemporary Flute Week

Episode 80 – Sponsors:

• Gold/Bronze: J&K Productions' Website
• Silver: Contact Heidi for details!

Flute 360 | Episode 79: "The Fundamentals of Extended Techniques with Robert Dick, Part I – Audio Portion" (1:04:04)

In today's episode, Heidi talks with Robert Dick on the fundamentals of extended techniques. Mr. Dick goes through the following extended techniques in great detail, including throat tuning and harmonics. Also, make sure to check out Episode 79's video portion where you will be able to view Mr. Dick demonstrating these techniques on the flute! Series 19 includes Episodes 79-82 with Robert Dick!

Episode 79 – Main Points:

• 0:25 – Gold Sponsor: J&K Productions
• 1:20 – Welcome and thank you for your support!
• 1:32 – Today's Topic Introduced
• 2:32 – Farmer's Market, Manhattan, NY
• 3:30 – "I am at home most of the time, so my schedule is flexible and independent, which is good news. There is only so much practicing you can do...and only so much business you can do. At some point, it's time to relax and make a good meal." – Robert
• 4:58 – Questions: Please share with the audience who you are and your musical background. Also, what was the inspiration behind your avant-garde approach to creating different flute timbres?
• 5:11 – Robert's Answer
• 21:07 – "Tone Development Through Extended Techniques" by Robert Dick
• 21:13 – "Etudes: Flying Lessons" by Robert Dick
• 21:23 – Lookout for Solo Flute by Robert Dick
• 21:41 – Fish Are Jumping for Solo Flute by Robert Dick
• 23:13 – "Whether we like it or not the world has fundamentally changed." – Robert
• 27:46 – Heidi shares her decisions in why she decided to move to Europe, temporarily.
• 33:01 – Heidi quotes a sentence from Robert Dick's "The Other Flute" Book.
• 33:50 – Robert Dick comments.
• 42:60 – Throat Tuning (Listen to Parts 1-3 on YouTube)
• 51:12 – "As best as you can, try to pre-hear the pitch you are going to play!" – Robert
• 57:17 – Flute syllables to start off with are "OH" and "AH"!
• 1:00:53 – Sir James Galway, flutist
• 1:01:05 – Julius Baker, flutist
• 1:01:16 – Practice natural harmonics for lip strength.
• 1:02:18 – Please visit Episode 79's video portion on YouTube! This video is the second half of today's conversation.
• 1:02:50 – Bronze Sponsor: J&K Productions

Episode 79 – Resources Mentioned:

• Flute 360 – Dr. Heidi Kay Begay's Website
• Financially Support Flute 360!
• Robert Dick's Website
• The Glissando Headjoint
• Book: Tone Development Through Extended Techniques by Robert Dick
• Book: The Other Flute by Robert Dick
• Follow Robert Dick via Facebook!
• Robert Dick's Contemporary Flute Week

Episode 79 – Sponsors:

• Gold/Bronze: J&K Productions' Website
• Silver: Contact Heidi for details!