Episode 118: What to Expect from a KinderFlute Teacher Training Class, Part 1

Flute 360 | Episode 118: “What to Expect from a KinderFlute Teacher Training Class, Part 1” (32:59)

In today’s episode, Heidi talks with Kathy Blocki and Molly Shortridge about the KinderFlute Teacher Training Class. Molly and Kathy share a wealth of information regarding KinderFlute and how to inspire students (of all ages) to learn through game-based activities! Today’s discussion is continued in Episode 119 (Part 2), which will air on Saturday, June 27, 2020!

Episode 118 – Main Points:

0:29 – Gold Sponsor: Blocki Flute Method 1:12 – Welcome & Introduction! 1:33 – Running & Gardening 2:42 – Episodes 43, 90 and 91 3:02 – Episode 90: An Interview with Kathy Blocki, Creator of KinderFlute 3:15 – Today’s Topic! 3:39 – Heidi: Molly, please share with the listeners who you are and your musical background! 3:48 – Molly’s Answer 3:56 – Music Therapy 4:37 – Molly’s Music Studio 5:33 – Heidi: Kathy, please share with the listeners who you are and your musical background! 5:46 – Kathy’s Answer 5:52 – Bernard Goldberg & Marcel Moyse, flutists 6:01 – Repertoire: 24 Little Melodic Studies with Variations by Marcel Moyse 6:17 – Samuel Baron, flutist 6:29 – James Pellerite, flutist 6:50 – Orchestras: Fort Wayne Philharmonic & American Wind Symphony Orchestra 7:29 – Episode 90: An Interview with Kathy Blocki, Creator of KinderFlute 7:43 – Question: As a quick Episode 90 summary, what is KinderFlute? 7:48 – Kathy’s Answer 8:40 – Kathy’s research on brain development. 9:15 – Book: “Spark” by Dr. Ratey 9:40 – Miracle Grow! 9:58 – Teaching students who have learning disabilities. 10:43 – Kathy passes the baton over to Molly. 10:55 – Molly’s Answer 11:09 – Blocki Flute Method Books! 11:30 – Incorporating games within the learning process. 11:57 – Question: Any other comments about KinderFlute that you’d like to share before we talk about the teacher training class? 12:06 – Molly’s Answer 12:10 – Student flute with curved headjoint. 12:26 – Kathy’s Answer 12:35 – Kathy Blocki’s New Book: Flute Zoo 13:05 – Heidi Comments 13:25 – Molly is the artist for the “Flute Zoo” book! 14:31 – “We are trying to instill into the teachers that they are lifelong learners, and the children are lifelong learners, too!” – Kathy Blocki 14:47 – Walfrid Kujala, flutist 14:48 – The National Flute Association 15:10 – Flute Embouchure 15:44 – Paul Edmund-Davies, flutist 17:10 – Chicago Symphony Orchestra 18:28 – Question: When did you design and offer the KinderFlute Teacher Training Class? 18:38 – Kathy’s Answer 20:40 – Dalcroze 21:27 – Question: When did you attend the class, Molly? 21:30 – Molly’s Answer 22:54 – Question: What are the differences between the Blocki Method and the Suzuki Method? 23:08 – Kathy’s Answer 23:13 – Suzuki Flute Method 24:37 – Pneumo Pro 24:50 – Winnie the Pooh! 28:17 – Kathy comments on why she brought Molly back to the class a second time. 29:02 – Molly Comments 30:37 – Kathy encourages teachers to learn from their students! 31:21 – Today’s discussion is continued in Episode 119, Part 2, which will air 06/27/20! 31:46 – Bronze Sponsor: J&K Productions

Episode 118 – Resources Mentioned:

Registration Link for the KinderFlute Teacher Training Class! Molly’s Bio Kathy’s Bio Blocki Flute’s Website Book: “Spark” by Dr. Ratey Flute 360 Podcast Episode 43: “Kathy Blocki, Inventor of the Pneumo Pro!” Flute 360 Podcast Episode 90: “An Interview with Kathy Blocki, Creator of KinderFlute!” Flute 360 Podcast Episode 91: “Flute & Movement – A Group Discussion!” Dr. Heidi Kay Begay’s Website

Episode 118 – Sponsors:

Gold Level: Blocki Flute Method Bronze Level: J&K Productions