woodwinds

This episode is Part 2 of a 2-part series with the world-class woodwind specialist, Pedro Eustache.

In this episode, we talked about:

• How he came to the sax from the flute

• The effect of Joe Allard & Dave Liebman on his playing

• Why Pedro plays all those instruments & how he finds the time to practice all of them

• Pedro’s background with jazz improvisation & 1 tip

• How Pedro got the opportunity to perform with Hans Zimmer 

• Challenges of playing to MIDI tracks

• And much more!

Pedro, widely known as Pedro Flute, was born in Caracas, Venezuela, and has been a US citizen for decades.

Pedro’s beginnings were marked by a rich musical culture inspired by his family, and in particular his brother, who exposed him to all types of music at a very young age.

Since that time, Pedro has become  an award winning world-class flute/winds/wind synthesist/electronics soloist; composer, lecturer, educator, and researcher.

Pedro has more than seven years of Orchestral Symphonic experience (founder member of El Sistema's “Simon Bolivar Symphony Orchestra” (Venezuela). 

Wind instruments acoustic research has led him to a collection of around 600 musical instruments [both acoustic,& electronic], which includes many uniquely designed/built by himself.

Pedro is the winds featured soloist with "Hans Zimmer Live", "Game of Thrones-Live Concert Experience" & "The World of Hans Zimmer" since 2017. He held the same position with New-Age super star Yanni from 1995-2006.

He has also performed with Sir Paul McCartney, Sir John Williams, Herb Albert, Alex Acuna and countless others.

The link to his full biography is on our Saxophone Podcast site.

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To keep your woodwinds sounding their best, it's important to keep them safe, clean and properly maintained. In this episode, we will review the instruments of the wood wind family: the oboe, clarinet, saxophone, flute and bassoon. We will also discuss the many parts involved and how to properly care for them.

Synopsis:
Here are a few tips and trick for writing for woodwind instruments

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Flute 360 | Episode 252: “The Life of a Flutepreneur with Amanda Dame!”

Do you want to know what it’s like to be a flutepreneur? What about knowing and understanding what it takes to make passive income for your flute business? Or what about acquiring tips on marketing and pre-selling your music offerings?

If you are dreaming to create your business portfolio, and not sure where to begin, today’s episode will give you the inspiration that you need to get started!

Don’t do it alone. Learn from flutepreneurs like Amanda and Heidi who’ve been there to get you on the right track for you and for your music offerings! Enjoy!

Don’t forget…the Flute 360 Accelerator Program is meeting on Saturday, 06/24/23 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM / CT for a LIVE mastermind and masterclass! This is a time to build new relationships for doors and opportunities to open for you and for your career! Remember, your network is your net worth!

Can’t come to the LIVE session? No worries! The meetup will be recorded, and you can access past sessions, too!

Episode 252 – Resources Mentioned:

• Join the Flute 360’s Accelerator Program Here!
• Schedule a 15-minute call to chat with Heidi!

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• Carolyn Nussbaum Music Company – Your One-Stop Flute Shop!

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In this episode, Kim dives into what she does to help her beginning clarinet class cross the break. She shares tips, tricks, and methods to ensure your class crosses the break when you want to. 

Flute 360 | Episode 205: “The Functional Musician Answers Your Health & Wellness Questions!"

Join Austin and Heidi as they talk about everything regarding health and fitness. This four-part series will unlock the questions you have about your health as a modern-day musician. We get it. We’ve been there. It’s not fun being in pain and not knowing where to turn. So here is your chance to meet and get to know a valuable resource and Heidi’s friend, Austin! Austin is not only an expert when it comes to your health and fitness, but he understands the struggle that you could be facing right now. In this episode, Austin introduces himself, and he dives into an 8-week course that he’s offering to you in the Summer of 2022. Listen to hear all the details!

E205 – Resources Mentioned:

• Register to Austin’s course here! The deadline is 6/1/22!
• Austin’s YouTube Channel
• E171 with Austin – listen here!
• E202 with Austin – listen here!
• E203 with Austin – listen here!

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Co-hosts Justin Clauser and Molly Shortridge interview Dave Yinger, an amazing example of someone who impacts his community on many levels. Like other performing musicians, Dave wears many hats as a band director and shares his thoughts on becoming a teacher and the joys of reaching out to others in many wonderful ways.  For those of you who aspire to be a band director or music teacher, this is an episode you don’t want to miss!

Information about where Dave went to college, the Lebanon Valley College music department: https://www.lvc.edu/academics/undergraduate-studies/music/

Dave performs in the Harrisburg Jazz Collective: https://steverudolph.com/harrisburg-jazz-collective-formerly-the-river-city-big-band

Dave also performs with http://www.funktionband.com

Molly Shortridge and Justin Clauser are Co-owners of www.ThePerfect5th.com

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Dave Yinger up in Boiling Springs, Pennsylvania, and went on to study at Lebanon Valley College. He graduated 2003 music education and jazz studies. He plays clarinet, saxophones and flute, and has been teaching for 18 years. He is now teaching band in the school district he grew up in!

Dave performs locally with Funktion, Harrisburg Jazz Collective (formerly River City Big Band), and various musical theatre pit orchestra gigs in the area.

His hobbies (other than music) include skiing, golf, grilling, the Phillies and the Eagles.

What does it cost to participate in classical music? You have to rent or buy an instrument. Next, you find a great teacher. Then the summer camps, competitions, youth orchestras and auditions. These essentials are expensive, and success in the classical music world is like any other endeavor. You get what you pay for! But, what if you can’t pay at all? Does this become a barrier to entry? On this episode, Lavar and I review the subject based on trends we’ve noticed and our own experiences.

just finished playing Beethoven’s (insert number between 1-9) symphony. After the concert, I have a chance to discuss the work with members from the audience, and like clockwork someone chimes in with “You know Beethoven was black right?”I don’t think it’s a questions my colleagues get a lot, but how I look my have something to do with that experience. Nevertheless, this week’s topic is about the origins behind that statement.

Sources:

De Lerma, Dominique-René. “Beethoven as a Black Composer.” Black Music Research Journal, vol. 10, no. 1, 1990, pp. 118–122. JSTOR, www.jstor.org/stable/779545.

Rinehart, Nicholas T. “Black Beethoven and the Racial Politics of Music History.” Transition, no. 112, 2013, pp. 117–130. JSTOR, www.jstor.org/stable/10.2979/transition.112.117.

Solomon, Maynard. Beethoven. Omnibus Press, 2000.

WELLS, ELMER E. “BEETHOVEN—HIS NEGROID CHARACTERISTICS.” Negro History Bulletin, vol. 41, no. 6, 1978, pp. 903–905. JSTOR, www.jstor.org/stable/44213876.

Sometimes you can see it on their face. The look of panic as they try to find reasons to get out of the situation without hurting your feelings. So you ask again. "Would you like to come see me perform with the symphony downtown?" Finally, they relent from the pressure and eek out an "Okay...sure..." To which I say "Got 'em"

Of course this is an exaggeration (slightly), but over the years Lavar and I have learned how to address the main apprehension people have about classical music.

IT'S BORING!!!!

This week we'll state our case on why (and how) you should give it a chance. If you don't like it...well...maybe give another chance.

Emily Moss, music education professor and chair of the Department of music at California State University, Los Angeles talks about training young music teachers and not allowing our ego to get in the way of our growth.

Topics:

• Emily’s background, her current position, and her early years growing up in a small town north of Seattle, Washington where she played last saxophone and bassoon.
• How an experience playing David Maslanka’s Symphony No. 4 changed Emily’s view of the wind ensemble.
• The influence of Tim Salzman and the importance of singing and modeling for your students.
• The nature of the program at CSU Los Angeles and the emphasis on urban music education.
• Emily’s tips for young music teachers, dealing with fear of criticism, and thoughts for picking and programming music.
• Making mistakes is part of our growth and progress as music educators and why reflecting upon our failings helps us grow as people and musicians.

Links:

• Emily Moss
• California State University University, Los Angeles
• Benjamin Taylor: Seeds of Glass
• James Barnes: Symphony No. 3
• CBDNA

Biography:

Dr. Emily A. Moss is the Director of Bands and Director of Instrumental Music Education for the Department of Music, Theatre and Dance at California State University, Los Angeles. Her duties include direction of the Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band, teaching undergraduate and graduate conducting, and instruction in instrumental music education methods.

Originally from Seattle, WA, Dr. Moss earned her Bachelors’ degrees in music and music education at the University of Washington, studying conducting with Timothy Salzman and bassoon performance with Arthur Grossman. She taught middle school band and private bassoon lessons in Chandler, AZ and Seattle, WA for six years where her bands received honors and awards from regional and state festivals. While serving as a teaching assistant with the University bands at the University of Northern Colorado, she earned her Master’s degree in Wind Conducting and the Doctor of Arts in Music Education and Bassoon Performance, studying with Kenneth Singleton, Richard Mayne and Charles Hansen.

As a conductor and clinician, Dr. Moss has been invited to guest conduct at middle schools, high schools and universities in multiple states across the country and regularly gives band clinics throughout Southern California. She is also an accomplished bassoonist, actively performing during her degree programs in Washington and Colorado, with the Conservatory Orchestra and other ensembles at Brooklyn College, and for student and faculty recitals at Cal State LA.

Madge and Dave discuss Barbara Walters, Taco Bell, Jason London, Amy Adams, John Kerry's face and Leann Rimes. Plus, Ben Affleck Got Robbed, I Don't Get Nicki Minaj, the Football Minute and Netflix. Also, gross floss, ludicrous woodwind instruments, people who share gum and a listener unload about Burger King's horse meat. Oh, and Madge and Dave audition for their own version of American Idol. (Week of January 28, 2012)