Flute 360 | Episode 91: “Flute and Movement, A Group Discussion” (1:08:59) In today’s episode, Heidi talks with Kathy Blocki, Emma Shubin, Weronika Balewski, and Zara Lawler about incorporating the body within our musical performances! Integrating the whole body can help you play your music more accurately, freely and expressively! Check out these ladies’ websites [...]
Episode 90
Flute 360 | Episode 90: “An Interview with Kathy Blocki, Creator of KinderFlute” (49:42) In today’s episode, Heidi talks with Kathy Blocki who wears multiple hats! However, the role that we are going to discuss today is Kathy’s role as the creator of KinderFlute! Kathy talks about her inspiration to start the program, lesson plans, [...]
Episode 89
Flute 360 | Episode 89: “Flute On Its Feet with Zara Lawler” (48:27) In today’s episode, Heidi talks with Zara who is a flutist and an interdisciplinary performer through Flute On Its Feet! Zara discusses how she incorporates movement within her teaching and performances. Listen to the episode to get inspired about how you can [...]
Episode 88
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 [...]
Episode 87
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. [...]
Episode 86
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 [...]
Episode 85
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 [...]
Episode 84
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 [...]
Episode 83
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 [...]
Episode 82
Flute 360 | Episode 82: “The Evolution of the Flute with Robert Dick – Video” (1:16:03) 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 [...]