Flute 360

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Episode 5: Building Your Private Flute Studio Apr 28, 2018

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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:

Heidi Kay Begay's Information:

heidikaybegay@gmail.com
https://heidikaybegay.com

Episode 4: The Benefits Of Rest Apr 21, 2018

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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:

heidikaybegay@gmail.com
https://heidikaybegay.com

Episode 3: Essential Oils Apr 14, 2018

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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:

Heidi Kay Begay's Information:

heidikaybegay@gmail.com
https://heidikaybegay.com

Episode 2: Anti-Inflammatory Diet Apr 07, 2018

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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: heidikaybegay@gmail.com

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.

Episode 1: Prevention of Performance-Related Injuries Through Exercise: An Interview with Dr. Susan Fain! Mar 31, 2018

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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: sdfain1@charter.net

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

Episode 0: An Introduction to The Flute 360 Podcast Mar 23, 2018

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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 heidikaybegay@gmail.com (9:01)
Conclusion (9:52)

Resources Mentioned:

Texas Flute Society

Tarrant County College

Heidi's E-mail: heidikaybegay@gmail.com

Heidi's Website: heidikaybegay.com

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