Flute 360

Flute 360 | Episode 9: "An Interview with Carol Wincenc!" (25:44)

In September of 2017, Carol Wincenc visited the Texas Tech University's School of Music. During her residency, Heidi interviewed the "Queen of the flute" (New York Magazine) and asked her questions about artistry, flute tone, and much more!

Episode 9 – Main Points:

• Introduction
• Question 1 (1:07)
• Carol's fine arts background: ballet & theater
• Pursue your dream! (2:23)
• Family's musical background (2:54)
• Giving back to the community (3:21)
• Finding your niche (3:51)
• Inner calling (4:07)
• Carol's son, Nicola Wincenc (5:28)
• Carol's father was a violinist (6:14)
• Core of the sound (7:34)
• Flute sonorities (8:41)
• Visual art (9:54)
• Performing on stage (10:32)
• We are always learning! (11:54)
• Christopher Rouse's Flute Concerto (12:59)
• Joan Tower's Rising (15:16)
• Lukas Foss' Renaissance Concerto (16:28)
• Living in Rome, 1966-1967 (18:16)
• Final question (21:22)
• Being of service (22:55)

Episode 9 – Resources Mentioned:

• Carol Wincenc's Website
• Christopher Rouse's Flute Concerto
• Joan Tower's Rising
• Lukas Foss' Renaissance Concerto

Heidi Kay Begay's Information:

• Website: https://heidikaybegay.com
• E-mail: [email protected]

Flute 360's Sponsor:

• J&K Productions

Flute 360 | Episode 8: "Student Success" (14:58)

In this episode, Heidi discusses student success. She talks about how you as the teacher can help motivate your students toward success through encouragement and support; as well as how to help each student thrive in a unique way depending on their personality and learning style. She encourages you to help your student find success, so that they can feel accomplished, no matter what the outcome may be.

Episode 8 – Main Points:

• Organization of the studio space (0:53)
• Showing support and encouragement (1:58)
• Support will motivate students
• Listen to their goals (6:39)
• Students are unique individuals (8:09)
• The student's self-esteem and self-image (10:02)
• Create a website tab that centers on student success (13:08)
• Additional resources (13:52)
• Be creative (14:16)

Episode 8 – Resources Mentioned:

• Cutler, David. The Savvy Music Teacher: Blueprint for Maximizing Income & Impact. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2015. eBook Collection (EBSCOhost), EBSCOhost (accessed January 20, 2018).
• Green, Barry, and W. Timothy. Gallwey. The Inner Game of Music. First ed. Doubleday, 1986.
• Pedota, Paul J. "How Can Student Success Support Teacher Self-Efficacy and Retention?" Clearing House: A Journal of Educational Strategies, Issues and Ideas 88, no. 2 (2015): 54-61.
• Werner, Kenny. Effortless Mastery: Liberating the Master Musician Within. Jamey Aebersold Jazz, 1996.
• Westney, William., and Texas Tech University. Institute for Studies in Pragmaticism. The Perfect Wrong Note: Learning to Trust Your Musical Self. Amadeus Press, LLC, 2003.

Heidi Kay Begay's Information:

• [email protected]
• https://heidikaybegay.com

Flute 360 | Episode 7: "Tax Information for the Self-Employed Musician" (29:57)

In this episode, Heidi discusses tax tips for the working musician. She lists off different deductions that you as a musician or private lesson teacher can write-off and urges you to have a CPA file your taxes to avoid audits. Heidi also talks about when quarterly payments are due and gives you tips on how to manage your finances.

Episode 7 – Main Points:

• CPA (1:04)
• Stay organized (2:22)
• List of deductions (4:55)
• Deduct mileage (6:26)
• Your studio space (9:02)
• Deduct promotional efforts (11:42)
• Deduct music supplies (12:24)
• Deduct instrument purchases (14:24)
• Deduct food (15:45)
• Deduct business clothes (17:34)
• Miscellaneous deductions (18:17)
• Keep a monthly report (19:57)
• Quarterly projections (21:36)
• Quarterly payments (22:58)
• IRS' schedule (24:24)
• Save money for quarterly payments (25:26)
• Why keep track of expenses (28:02)
• Summary (29:00)

Episode 7 – Resources Mentioned:

• Cutler, David. The Savvy Music Teacher: Blueprint for Maximizing Income & Impact. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2015. eBook Collection (EBSCOhost), EBSCOhost (accessed January 20, 2018).
• Morris, Bill. "Working Musician: It's Tax Time in the US - How Should I File?" International Musician 106, no. 2 (2008): 10.
• Terrence, Patricia, and Freidman, Alan. "Tax Advice: A Musician's Guide to Tax Season." International Musician 104, no. 2 (2006): 12-13.
• MacFreelance
• FreshBooks - Cloud Accounting
• Adams Vehicle Expense Journal
• Quick Books Self Employed
• Stride Drive
• MileIQ: Mileage Log for Taxes
• Hurdlr Expense Receipt Tracker
• Everlance Mileage Log Tracker

Heidi Kay Begay's Information:

• [email protected]
• https://heidikaybegay.com

Flute 360 | Episode 6: "Organization Within Your Flute Studio" (30:58)

In this episode, Heidi discusses how to stay organized within your flute studio. She encourages music teachers to stay organized because it is one of the biggest keys to your private studio's success.

Episode 6 – Main Points:

• Communication (1:17)
• Your schedule (4:51)
• The commute (8:31)
• David Cutler's book (12:10)
• Accessible schedule (13:08)
• Invoices with MacFreelance (13:47)
• Invoices with FreshBooks (16:47)
• Communicating via e-mail (17:41)
• Your website (19:36)
• Organize the studio space (22:07)
• Organizing your personal life (28:09)
• Summary (28:52)

Episode 6 – Resources Mentioned:

• Cutler, David. The Savvy Music Teacher: Blueprint for Maximizing Income & Impact. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2015. eBook Collection (EBSCOhost), EBSCOhost (accessed January 20, 2018).
• Studio Helper
• SignUpGenius
• MacFreelance
• FreshBooks - Cloud Accounting
• Word Press
• Artistry of Music
• Microsoft Excel
• Breathing Bag
• Breath Builder

Heidi Kay Begay's Information:

• [email protected]
• https://heidikaybegay.com

Flute 360 | Episode 5: "Building Your Private Flute Studio" (27:06)

In this episode, Heidi discusses how to build a private flute studio. She talks about her personal experience with creating her own studio and gives helpful tips along the way. Among these suggestions, she emphasizes the power of networking, performing, and advertising to help build your music studio.

Episode 5 – Main Points:

• Recruit (0:52)
• Heidi's experience (2:17)
• Network (3:44)
• Contact band directors (6:02)
• Nonprofit music organizations (8:11)
• Perform (9:48)
• Summer flute camp (13:52)
• Create a website (14:46)
• Incentives (16:19)
• Word of mouth (20:13)
• Waitlist (21:22)
• Summary (22:30)
• Final thoughts (23:22)
• Personal journey (24:29)

Episode 5 – Resources Mentioned:

• Cutler, David. The Savvy Music Teacher: Blueprint for Maximizing Income & Impact. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2015. eBook Collection (EBSCOhost), EBSCOhost (accessed January 20, 2018).
• Texas Flute Society
• The National Flute Association
• WordPress

Heidi Kay Begay's Information:

• [email protected]
• https://heidikaybegay.com

Flute 360 | Episode 4: "The Benefits of Rest" (19:44)

In this episode, Heidi discusses the research she's conducted about the benefits of rest. She discusses how rest can improve our performance-level as flutists. Also, she gives many great examples of bedtime routines that you can do in order to find a restful night's sleep.

Episode 4 – Main Points:

• Prevention and treatment (1:11)
• Different levels of rest (2:21)
• School breaks (2:40)
• Injury prevention (4:35)
• Tennis ball exercises (5:58)
• End of the academic year (9:02)
• Rest as in sleep (10:22)
• Sleep supports athletic performance (12:02)
• Lessons with Dr. Diane Boyd Schultz (12:11)
• Sleepytime App (14:07)
• Bedtime routine (14:49)
• Summary (19:00)

Episode 4 – Resources Mentioned:

• Kast, Sheilah, and Andrea Appleton. "The Injuries of the Small-Muscle Athlete." Last modified January 19, 2017. http://wypr.org/post/injuries-small-muscle-athlete.
• Manchester, Ralph. "The Role of Rest." Medical Problems of Performing Artists27, no. 3 (2012): 121-2.
• Santa, Lisa Garner. "Become Your Own Best Teacher: A Guide for the College Music Major." Music Matters2, no. 1 (2009): 13-18.
• Sleepytime Sleep Scheduler
• Hibiscus Tea
• Chamomile Tea
• Green Valley Organics
• Ylang-Ylang Essential Oils
• Lavender Essential Oils
• Chamomile Essential Oils

Heidi Kay Begay's Information:

• [email protected]
• https://heidikaybegay.com

Flute 360 | Episode 3: "Essential Oils" (19:01)

In this episode, Heidi discusses the benefits of essential oils. She explains what essential oils are, gives helpful recommendations for different essential oil brands, and offers tips for how essential oils can be used in your daily life. These oils play a great role in her daily routine, both for prevention and pain-relieving purposes, and she encourages musicians to consider using these essentials oils in their own lives.

Episode 3 – Main Points:

• What are essential oils? (1:05)
• Processes: distillation & cold press (2:17)
• Anti-inflammatory properties (4:15)
• Medicinal properties (5:02)
• Music-related injuries (5:46)
• Essential oils for carpal tunnel (6:44)
• Tendinitis (7:10)
• Purchasing oils (9:11)
• Essential oil brands (9:41)
• How to apply (11:35)
• Essential oils are powerful (14:33)
• Preventative and pain-relieving care (14:59)
• Summary (15:57)
• Smell like a pizza (17:08)
• Heidi's experience (17:25)

Episode 3 – Resources Mentioned:

• Başer, K.H.C., and Gerhard. Buchbauer. Handbook of Essential Oils: Science, Technology, and Applications. CRC Press/Taylor & Francis, 2010. Plant Life Essential Oils.
• Dr. Axe's Website
• Young Living Essential Oils
• DoTERRA
• Edens Garden
• Rocky Mountain Oils

Heidi Kay Begay's Information:

• [email protected]
• https://heidikaybegay.com

Flute 360 | Episode 2: "Anti-Inflammatory Diet" (19:16)

In this episode, Heidi discusses how an anti-inflammatory diet can minimize pain. Holistically, if the individual is taken care of first then fulfilling physical activities, such as flute playing, will be more enjoyable pain-free. One way this can be accomplished is through the anti-inflammatory diet.

Episode 2 – Main Points:

• Personal experience (0:33)
• Long-term solution (2:21)
• Good versus bad inflammation (2:40)
• Root of disease (2:48)
• Jessica Black's book (3:36)
• Toxins (4:17)
• Foods to avoid (5:46)
• A holistic view (8:02)
• Making the change (8:33)
• Be patient with the process (9:09)
• Anti-inflammatory diet (10:13)
• Recipes (13:55)
• Balanced body (15:35)
• Prevention (15:48)
• Summary (16:58)

Episode 2 – Resources Mentioned:

• Black, Jessica K. The Anti-Inflammation Diet and Recipe Book. California: Hunter House Publishers, 2006.
• Morris, Artemis, and Molly Rossiter. Anti-Inflammation Diet for Dummies. New Jersey: John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2011.
• Please note that your Amazon purchase will financially support the Flute 360 Podcast. Thank you for your backup!
• Heidi's Website: heidikaybegay.com
• Heidi's E-mail: [email protected]

Additional Resources:

• Low Dog, Tieraona. "The Wonder of Plants." Explore: The Journal of Science and Healing 1, no. 4 (2005): 292-98.
• Marcason, Wendy. "What Is the Anti-Inflammatory Diet?" Journal of the American Dietetic Association 110, no. 11 (2010): 1780.
• Peterson, Karen. "Add Wellness to Your Repertoire." Acoustic Guitar 27, no. 2 (2016): S4-S6.

Flute 360 | Episode 1: "Prevention of Performance-Related Injuries Through Exercise: An Interview with Dr. Susan Fain!" (29:42)

In this episode, Heidi talks with Dr. Susan Fain who holds multiple degrees: PT, DPT, OCS, and DMA. They discuss how to prevent music-related injuries through exercise.

Main Points from Episode 1:

• Statistic on music-related injuries (1:07)
• Pianists, Violinists, and Flutists (2:33)
• Neck injuries (2:57)
• Flute position in the marching band (3:38)
• Concert and marching band positions (4:00)
• Stay in-shape, strong core, exercise routine (5:27)
• Strong shoulders (6:23)
• Strength training (6:43)
• Chunking when practicing (7:35)
• Practice in chunks (8:49)
• Stretch in opposite direction (9:01)
• Step away from electronics (10:05)
• Take regular breaks (10:54)
• Practice smart (11:12)
• Pomodoro Timer App (11:40)
• Numbness or tingling – visit doctor (13:20)
• Carpal tunnel braces (13:40)
• Let the area rest (13:58)
• Neck issues (14:32)
• Strength training through exercise (15:21)
• Rotator cuff (17:23)
• Exercise 1: YTW (17:51)
• YTW disclaimer (18:04)
• No equipment needed (19:05)
• Push-ups in different ways (19:35)
• Exercise 2: UEER with band (20:06)
• Muscles work in pairs (21:03)
• Body awareness (21:49)
• Use a mirror (22:13)
• Shift your weight (22:50)
• Summary (25:17)
• Susan Fain's contact information (26:04)
• Additional resources (26:33)

Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

• Pomodoro Timer App
• Alexander Technique
• The Biology of Musical Performance and Performance-Related Injury by Alan Watson
• Playing Less Hurt: An Injury Prevention Guide for Musicians by Janet Horvath
• Please note that your Amazon purchase will financially support the Flute 360 Podcast. Thank you for your backup!

Dr. Susan Fain's E-mail: [email protected]

Heidi Kay Begay's Website: www.heidikaybegay.com

Flute 360 | Episode 0: An Introduction to the Flute 360 Podcast (10:45)

In this episode, Heidi introduces her Flute 360 podcast. She talks briefly about her background and what led her to create the podcast. Series 1 and 2 are complete, and she cannot wait to launch on Saturday, March 31, 2018. Series 3, 4, and 5 are in the works and Heidi invites her listeners to e-mail her with topic ideas for future episodes.

Main Points:

• Background information on Heidi (0:37)
• Different music opportunities (1:52)
• Dealing with hand injury (2:27)
• How her research helped those around her (3:36)
• Her inspiration for creating the podcast and description of the two series (4:48)
• The podcast provides both research and her own testimony (7:09)
• Podcast launch information (7:40)
• Future series topics and information (7:54)
• E-mail her episode suggestions or questions at [email protected] (9:01)
• Conclusion (9:52)

Resources Mentioned:

Texas Flute Society

Tarrant County College

Heidi's E-mail: [email protected]

Heidi's Website: heidikaybegay.com