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Episode 85: An Interview with Viviana Cumplido Wilson Oct 19, 2019

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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

Heidi

Episode 85 – Resources Mentioned:

Episode 85 – Sponsors:

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

Episode 84: An Interview with Rachel Baker Oct 12, 2019

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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

Eric (Heidi's Husband)

Naptime
Crab-Stuffed Flounder

Episode 84 – Resources Mentioned:

Episode 84 – Sponsors:

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

Episode 83: An Interview with Rachel Baker Oct 05, 2019

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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:

Episode 83 – Sponsors:

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

Episode 82: The Evolution of the Flute with Robert Dick – Video Sep 28, 2019

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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:

Picks:

Heidi

Robert

Book – Exhalation: Stories by Ted Chiang
David Mitchell's Books:
Serena Williams, Tennis Player

Episode 82 – Sponsors:

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

Episode 81: The Benefits of Extended Techniques with Robert Dick – Video Sep 21, 2019

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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:

Episode 81 – Sponsors:

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

Episode 80: The Fundamentals of Extended Techniques with Robert Dick, Part 2 – Video Sep 14, 2019

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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:

Episode 80 – Sponsors:

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

Episode 79: The Fundamentals of Extended Techniques with Robert Dick, Part 1 – Audio Portion Sep 07, 2019

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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:

Episode 79 – Sponsors:

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

Episode 79: The Fundamentals of Extended Techniques with Robert Dick, Part 1 – Video Portion Sep 07, 2019

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Flute 360 | Episode 79: "The Fundamentals of Extended Techniques with Robert Dick, Part 1 – Video Portion" (35:31)

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, harmonics, multiphonics, microtones, and glissandi. Also, make sure to check out Episode 79's audio portion where you will find Robert's interview with Heidi! Series 19 includes Episodes 79-82 with Robert Dick!

Episode 79 – Main Points:

0:26 – Gold Sponsor: J&K Productions
1:22 – Welcome!
1:48 – Topic: Embouchure
2:52 – Topic: Jaw
8:01 – Robert Dick plays an exercise – Listen Here!
9:28 – Side view of the same exercise played by Robert.
10:19 – Different view of the same exercise.
11:26 – "Hearing is incredibly important!" – Robert
11:34 – "When you play music and you can hear it before you play it, you will be telling your musical truth! And that is what people want to hear. People don't want to hear great technique; they assume you have it because there you are. They are not there to analyze your double tonguing; they are there to hear an experience – your musical truth! That cannot happen if the hearing is the last thing that happens; it has to be the first." – Robert
16:27 – "Aesthetics are personal." – Robert
22:09 – Robert talks about the contact of the lip/chin with the flute's lip plate.
22:56 – Topic: Corners of the Embouchure
24:33 – Topic: Top Lip Muscles & Inner Lip Surface
25:20 – Topic: World Flutes
27:56 – When you are learning something ask yourself, "Why?"
28:15 – "My job as a teacher is to teach you, teach yourself." – Robert
28:22 – Topic: Air
30:19 – Jean-Pierre Rampal, flutist
31:40 – Robert Dick plays natural harmonics – Listen Here!
34:18 – Bronze Sponsor: J&K Productions

Episode 79 – Resources Mentioned:

Episode 79 – Sponsors:

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

Episode 78: The Parallels Between Podcasting and Music-Making Aug 31, 2019

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Flute 360 | Episode 78: "The Parallels Between Podcasting and Music-Making" (9:47)

In today's episode, Heidi talks about the parallels between podcasting and music-making. These two mediums have more in common than what meets the eye! Heidi discusses how the lessons learned, as a podcaster, have strengthened her music-making skills. Today's topic is based on lessons from the post-production side of podcasting. Follow Heidi on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Tumblr for current Flute 360 updates!

Episode 78 – Main Points:

0:25 – Gold Sponsor: J&K Productions
1:19 – Welcome!
1:35 – Please listen to Series 16: Episodes 75, 76, & 77
1:47 – Follow Flute 360!
2:03 – Today's Topic: Post-Production Lessons
2:28 – Lesson #1: Writing Show Notes
3:05 – Proposals for Flute Conventions
3:21 – Chicago Flute Club - Call for Proposals
4:10 – Lesson #2: The Editing Process
4:34 – Interview with Teresa Payne (E55)
4:52 – Adobe Digital Editions
5:14 – Recording Artist
5:21 – Bach, Partita in A minor for Solo Flute
5:37 – Lesson #3: The Editing Process
7:27 – Post-production lesson paralleled to flute playing.
7:56 – Final Thoughts
8:00 – Hobbies: Sewing, Knitting, Gardening, Basketball
8:05 – "Find another world that you can dive into that you can get your hands messy with. Find the lessons that that medium wants to teach you, and apply those lessons to your music-making skills." – Heidi
8:33 – Bronze Sponsor: J&K Productions

Episode 78 – Resources Mentioned:

Episode 78 – Sponsors:

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

Episode 77: The Parallels Between Podcasting and Music-Making Aug 24, 2019

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Flute 360 | Episode 77: "The Parallels Between Podcasting and Music-Making" (14:49)

In today's episode, Heidi talks about the parallels between podcasting and music-making. These two mediums have more in common than what meets the eye! Heidi discusses how the lessons learned, as a podcaster, have strengthened her music-making skills. Today's topics include the art of recording, the communication process, and finding your voice. Follow Heidi on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Tumblr for current Flute 360 updates!

Episode 77 – Main Points:

0:25 – Gold Sponsor: J&K Productions
1:20 – Welcome and thank you for your support!
1:34 – Follow Flute 360: Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Tumblr!
2:00 – Listen to Episode 75 & Episode 76!
2:28 – A quick Flute 360 backstory.
3:18 – Today's topics include: the art of recording, communication skills, and finding your unique voice.
3:33 – Topic 1: The Art of Recording
3:45 – Reference to Episode 19: Recordings
6:32 – Topic 2: Communication Skills
6:57 – Make sure to listen!
8:09 – Own your ideas!
9:56 – Consider joining a public speaking group through Meetups.
10:46 – Other communicative skills: inflection, improvisation, and more!
11:16 – Topic 3: Find your unique voice!
11:29 – "As a podcaster, I've learned that if I am vulnerable and share who I am – and I let you into my world – I notice that my words flow better. My story gets told better. Guess what? The same thing goes for being a flutist!" – Heidi
12:09 – Be vulnerable, candid, open, and honest with your audience.
12:39 – Find your unique voice! How do you want to share your story? How do you want to inflect a certain note in the musical phrase?
12:56 – Meetups
13:02 – Find a microphone, record a topic to discuss, listen, journal your growth, and see how this transfers into your flute playing.
Summary: By strengthening your communicative skills through dialogue, you might be impressed with how your music communicative skills are also strengthened!
13:36 – Bronze Sponsor: J&K Productions

Episode 77 – Resources Mentioned:

Episode 77 – Sponsors:

Gold/Bronze: J&K Productions' Website

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