Flute 360

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Episode 36: Interview with Gary Schocker Dec 01, 2018

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Flute 360 | Episode 36: "An Interview with Gary Schocker" (42:32)

In today's episode, Heidi talks with Gary Schocker who is a flutist, composer, teacher, pianist, and harpist. Topics include music education, compositional process, and musicality. Check out today's episode to hear more!

Episode 36 – Main Points:

1:26 – Welcome!
1:28 – Question 1: Please share with us your background!
1:46 – Gary's Background
2:00 – Gary's first teacher was his father.
2:20 – Gary studied with Julius Baker.
2:30 – The Juilliard School of Music
3:35 – Schocker's "Regrets and Resolutions"
3:50 – Music for flute and piano (published and unpublished) by Gary.
5:06 – "I am always improving my flute technique." – Gary
5:51 – "It's an exploration...I've learned a lot about my hands when playing the harp." – Gary
6:57 – Emily Mitchell, harpist
8:05 – Composer: Chopin
8:32 – Composer: Luis Calvo & his piece "Malvaloca"
10:10 – Harp & Guitar Duet, "Hypnotized" by Gary Schocker (Video & Music)
10:58 – Question 2: What is your compositional process like?
11:16 – Answer
13:57 – Question 3: Is there a specific piece that is your favorite?
14:09 – Answer
14:42 – Gary's "Three Dances for Two Flutes"
15:44 – Gary loves Telemann (Telemann's Fantasies)
16:56 – Question 4
17:30 – Gary's "Sonatas No. 8 and No. 9"
17:49 – Gary's "Airborne"
18:09 – Gary's "Musique Française"
18:21 – Gary's "Flutes in the Garden" for three flutes
19:30 – "The nature of the flute is ultimately to float!" – Gary
21:00 – Question 5: Any advice for the budding new composer?
22:44 – Answer
24:49 – Alexander Technique
25:32 – Gary talks about his approach to teaching.
26:58 – Composer: David Diamond
30:09 – "Sensitivity is a big part of music." – Gary
33:22 – Question 6: Any last suggestions and/or comments?
33:33 – Answer
34:20 – Chaminade's Concertino
35:45 – "[Music] really puts you in your own milieu!" – Gary
36:44 – Picks!
38:52 – Jake and Gabe Fridkis
41:20 – Conclusion

Episode 36 – Picks:

Gary

Old Haynes Flutes!

Heidi

To rekindle old relationships with a friend, colleague, or mentor & to create a space for new relationships to form!

Episode 36 – Resources Mentioned:

Episode 36 – Sponsors:

J&K Productions' Website

Episode 35: An Interview with Daniel Dorff Nov 24, 2018

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Flute 360 | Episode 35: "An Interview with Daniel Dorff" (1:20:50)

In today's episode, Heidi talks with Daniel Dorff who is a composer, an editor for Theodore Presser Company, clarinetist, and saxophonist. Heidi and Daniel talk about his musical background, compositional process, his works, and much more! Check out today's episode for more details.

Episode 35 – Main Points:

0:53 – Introduction
1:25 – Daniel Dorff's Background
3:51 – Picture of Daniel playing "Locomotive Breath" (Image 6)
6:55 – Composer: Paul Creston
8:50 – Cornell University's Department of Music
9:09 – University of Pennsylvania's Department of Music
9:11 – Composer: George Crumb
11:03 – Composers: Vincent Persichetti, David Diamond, Rochberg, and Crumb
11:27 – Question: What is your compositional process like?
13:00 – Metaphor: "Write drunk, edit sober."
16:48 – Comparison to the other arts (literature, painting, sculpting, and more).
18:55 – "Music is liquid architecture; Architecture is frozen music." – Goethe
19:33 – Theodore Presser Company
21:04 – Finale and Sibelius
21:56 – "I don't think about technology when I compose." – Daniel
23:41 – Your unique voice and expressing your own story!
24:31 – Question: What's the story behind your piano?
24:59 – Steinway piano from 1912.
25:29 – Composers: Rachmaninoff, Ravel, and others!
26:58 – Composer: Lowell Liebermann
29:10 – Question: What are your goals and intentions when writing for the flute?
29:34 – Answer
3005 – Ibert's Concertino for Saxophone
31:22 – "I want to write and I want to stretch the repertoire. I want to write music that people want to play." – Daniel
31:44 – "What is the special potential for that particular instrument?" – Daniel
32:45 – "I just love the sound of music. It's like taking a warm bath and smelling the perfume and it's so sensual – the sound of music. It's beauty, it's escapism, it's make-believe, happy places..." – Daniel
33:52 – Prokoviev's & Poulenc's Flute Sonatas
34:13 – Debussy's "Syrinx" & Bach's "Partita in a minor"
36:39 – Possible ballet commissions?
36:47 – Klimt's "Der Kuss" (1908)
37:19 – Daniel's orchestral piece based on Klimt's "Der Kuss" ("The Kiss")
38:15 – Question
39:22 – Answer
41:21 – "Vive la différence!"
42:09 – Daniel Dorff's "Sonata (Three Lakes)" for Flute and Piano
43:05 – Viviana Guzman's interview with Christina Jennings
44:42 – "Pretend that I'm dead and play it that way." – Daniel
49:00 – Question
50:00 – Answer
52:37 – True Confessions!
53:42 – Question: What advice would you give to the budding new composer?
54:00 – Advice for the young composer who's considering this career path.
55:34 – "Do you want to be a composer, or do you want to compose?" – Daniel's Professor
57:13 – Career Advice
57:40 – Iceberg Analogy
59:06 – "...you might as well have Ethel Merman singing it!" – Daniel
1:00:00 – Composers: Mouquet and Chaminade
1:01:19 – Question
1:01:40 – Answer
1:03:50 – Spring Festival: The Joy of Discovery
1:05:27 – Daniel's musical discovery about his own piece "Sonata (Three Lakes)"
1:08:23 – Daniel shares a musical story.
1:08:39 – Composer: Dvorak
1:09:28 – Dvorak's Cello Concerto
1:10:15 – Martinu's Flute Sonata & Trio for Flute, Cello, & Piano
1:11:15 – Composer: Brahms
1:12:57 – Conclusion
1:14:00 – Picks!

Picks:

Daniel

Arnica Cream for Pain Relief

Heidi

Movie: Leave No Trace
Book: Drive by Daniel Pink

Episode 35 – Resources Mentioned:

Episode 34: An Interview with Christopher Caliendo Nov 17, 2018

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Flute 360 | Episode 34: "An Interview with Christopher Caliendo" (52:42)

In today's episode, Heidi talks with Christopher Caliendo who is a guitarist, composer, and a banker. He currently resides in California with his wife (Kristin) and son (Christian Paul). Christopher and Heidi talk about his background, compositional process, and advice for performers and composers alike. Check out today's episode for more details!

Episode 34 – Main Points:

1:48 – The University of Arizona's Fred Fox School of Music
2:05 – Question 1: Christopher's Background
2:35 – Italians are in-love with melody.
4:50 – UCLA's The Herb Albert School of Music
7:54 – "...that's great, how about being the first Caliendo!"
10:43 – Caliendo Publishing filling a niche.
11:39 – "I don't see the orchestra surviving..."
12:25 – Sheridan Stokes, flutist
13:54 – 13 Flute Sonatas by Caliendo
15:46 – God & Music
16:16 – Wealth Management
18:07 – Presentation: "how is music interwoven into man's physical survival."
19:19 – Charles Ives
19:36 – Kristin Caliendo
23:35 – Keep life balanced.
24:41 – Invest (time and money) all the time!
25:39 – Question 2: What is your compositional process like?
25:56 – Each commission and idiom is different.
32:35 – Having access to the database is king.
33:46 – Question 3: What are your goals when composing for the flute?
34:38 – "Caliendo is an idea writer!" – Bryan Pezzone, pianist
35:10 – Flutists: Carol Wincenc, Amy Porter, Viviana Guzman, Marianne Gedigian
36:07 – Amy Porter's performance of the Ghost Sonata.
39:35 – Any advice you would give to the budding new composer?
39:47 – Childhood and Adulthood.
45:05 – Comics, ice cream, guitar, and cooking Italian food!
47:36 – Being an entrepreneur as a musician.
52:46 – We are always learning – be a sponge!

Picks:

Christopher

Movie: "Tous les matins du monde" (1991)
Trello

Heidi

Kathy Blocki's Pneumo Pro

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Episode 33: An Interview with Nicole Chamberlain Nov 10, 2018

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Flute 360 | Episode 33: "An Interview with Nicole Chamberlain" (32:14)

In today's episode, Heidi talks with Nicole Chamberlain who is a flutist and a composer who resides in Atlanta, Georgia (U.S.). She received her Bachelor's in Music Composition from the University of Georgia. To read Nicole's full biography, please click here.

Episode 33 – Main Points:

1:03 – Nicole's Background
1:48 – Nicole has written for larger ensembles, too!
2:54 – Question: Why did you choose the flute?
3:31 – "The clarinet was available to me at the time." – Nicole
6:10 – "I sing, and I use a keyboard for pitch references and harmonies." – Nicole
6:49 – Question: What inspired you to start composing?
7:07 – "I thought movie composing was the way to go." – Nicole
9:17 – Composing for animation was an experience.
9:49 – Question: What's your compositional process like?
10:29 – Nicole answers the question.
11:27 – "I start improvising." – Nicole
12:00 – Commissioned works.
13:10 – A piece for tuba and fixed media (electronics) by Nicole.
14:04 – Seeing the process/piece unfold from start to finish is exhilarating.
14:33 – "That is the payoff for me – hearing my piece played live." – Nicole
14:49 – A story about John Mackey.
15:39 – Heidi's composition friend.
16:23 – Nicole playing with Dr. Mary Matthews.
17:18 – Question: Do you have a composition that is your all-time favorite?
17:32 – Nicole answers the question.
17:45 – Three-Nine Line for flute and piano (flute sonata)
18:31 – Orchestral work: Ogeechee by Nicole
19:17 – Elizabeth Gilbert's book: Big Magic
20:03 – Question: For the budding new composer what advice would you give them?
20:20 – "Write everyday even when it doesn't sound good." – Nicole
21:14 – "Write for yourself." – Nicole
21:40 – Advice from Joan Tower.
22:00 – "Organize your website via instrument." – Nicole
22:43 – "Wail!" for Flute and Trombone
23:16 – "It's hard to use your imagination if you use a MIDI file." – Nicole
23:40 – Heidi's creative student.
25:52 – "It's a whole process and being patient with yourself." – Nicole
25:58 – "I have a hard time calling myself a composer, because it seems a bit too much." – Nicole
26:08 – Picks!

Picks:

Nicole

Aaron Copland's Autobiography in 2 volumes: 1900-1942 and Since 1943
Website: Mymusicstaff.com

Heidi

Essential Oils:

Episode 33 – Resources Mentioned:

Episode 32: Journal Entry 7 Nov 03, 2018

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Flute 360 | Episode 32: "Journal Entry 7" (9:25)

In today's episode, Heidi talks about using technology within your lessons to help your students improve musically. She lists a few websites and technological tools that you can incorporate in-and-out of your student's lessons.

Finally, Heidi will be in the Chicago-land area the last week of February 2019 giving presentations and teaching! If you are interested in scheduling an event with me, please feel free to e-mail at heidikaybegay@gmail.com. Thanks!

Episode 32 – Main Points:

0:53 – Incorporating technology into lessons!
1:05 - Musictheory.net
1:55 – Quizzes online
2:46 – Record lessons & send
4:31 – Encourage students to record
6:35 – Book recommendations

Episode 32 – Resources Mentioned & Picks:

Episode 31: Journal Entry 6 Oct 27, 2018

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Flute 360 | Episode 31: "Journal Entry 6" (13:31)

In today's episode, Heidi shares that she is in the 2nd week of using Invisalign, and how it is affecting her flute playing. The challenges that come with playing with braces are many, but the opportunity to experience this challenge is great for many reasons. She goes into detail of the benefits she is seeing already just two weeks into this new orthodontic procedure.

Episode 31 – Main Points:

0:48 – Invisalign!
1:38 – New Challenges / New Seasons
2:48 – Teeth and our anatomy
4:23 – Advice for flutists who wear braces.
5:34 – Book
7:18 – Trip to Greece – Nike shoes: yay or nay?
8:32 – Being vulnerable as a teacher.
11:00 – Sarah McKoin: "Meet the student where they are!"
12:20 – E-mail: heidikaybegay@gmail.com

Episode 31 – Resources Mentioned & Picks:

Episode 30: Journal Entry 5 Oct 20, 2018

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Flute 360 | Episode 30: "Journal Entry 5" (4:28)

In today's episode, Heidi discusses the start of her music listening journal. She encourages young musicians to listen to compositions from start to finish. This way the listener follows the composer along their musical journey. For example, not only listening to all of Beethoven's Symphony No. 1 in its entirety, (Mvts. 1-4) but also listening to Beethoven's 9 symphonies in order. This gives the listener a new perspective of Beethoven's writing within this genre.

Episode 30 – Main Points:

0:48 – Music Listening Journal
- Microsoft Word Notebook
1:11 – Listening to musical compositions from start to finish.
2:17 – All of Beethoven's 9 Symphonies
3:14 – Pick: Podcast – Art Music Perspectives (Episodes 1-4)
- Messiaen's Compositions

Episode 30 – Resources Mentioned & Picks:

Episode 29: Journal Entry 4 Oct 13, 2018

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Flute 360 | Episode 29: "Journal Entry 4" (19:52)

In today's episode, Heidi discusses the underlining life lessons she is taking from her part-time job being a show note writer. The guests and panelists on these podcast shows are talking about coding, programming, and developing computer software and/or codes; however, there are core lessons to be learned and can easily be applied to music and music education. Check out today's episode to hear more.

Episode 29 – Main Points:

0:53 – The inspiration behind Series 5.
2:30 – Programmers, developers, and such!
2:56 – Guest: Tomas Eglinskas
4:19 – Learn from unexpected places and people!
6:08 – Lesson #1: Keep Learning & Growing
8:33 – Lesson #2: Connect with People
9:03 – Lesson #3: Contribute to Your Community
9:45 – Lesson #4: Have An Open Heart About Criticism
11:07 – Lesson #5: Make Connections from Different Fields
14:00 – Summary

Episode 29 – Resources Mentioned & Picks:

DevChat TV's Episode with Tomas Eglinskas
- Timestamps: 21:41 & 26:33
Eliminating Refined Sugar
Heidi Kay Begay's Website
J&K Productions' Website

Episode 28: Journal Entry 3 Oct 06, 2018

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Flute 360 | Episode 28: "Journal Entry 3" (7:18)

In today's episode, Heidi discusses an important music lesson she learned from TTU, applied it to the student in need, and saw amazing results. Not only did Heidi hear and feel the changes, but, more importantly, the student noticed and it impacted her, too.

Episode 28 – Main Points:

1:00 – Series 5 could have been called "Teaching Observations."
1:45 – Musical lesson learned at TTU.
1:56 – Sarah McKoin: "Solve a technical issue with a musical solution."
4:47 – Student: "That felt different!"
5:31 – Making a musical impact on your students!

Episode 28 – Resources Mentioned:

Episode 27: Journal Entry 2 Sep 29, 2018

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Flute 360 | Episode 27: "Journal Entry #2" (9:43)

In today's episode, Heidi discusses her teaching observations from this past week. Also, she talks about time management and gives helpful hints on how to manage your resources. Check out her "picks" at the end of the episode!

Episode 27 – Main Points:

0:50 – Teaching Observations
1:08 – Hissing like an angry snake!
1:33 – Energy behind the sound.
2:24 – Practice not using the flute.
2:52 – Honey!
3:25 – Time Management
4:11 – Prioritize
5:03 – Time and Energy are Resources
5:15 – What are your priorities?
5:51 – Saying "No" is O.K.
6:03 – Create a spreadsheet
6:12 – MacFreelance
6:27 – Finding time for enjoyment.
8:08 – What are your time management techniques?
8:21 – Picks! Robert Stallman's Book!

Episode 27 – Resources Mentioned:

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