Flute 360 | Episode 43: “Kathy Blocki, Inventor of the Pneumo Pro” (28:10)
In today’s episode, Heidi talks with Kathy Blocki who is a flutist, teacher, and inventor of the Pneumo Pro! Heidi and Kathy talk about her process, obstacles along the way, the product and what solutions it resolves. Check-out today’s episode for more details!
Episode 43 – Main Points:
0:31 – S. Haynes Co. Website 1:25 – Welcome! 1:41 – Kathy resides outside of Pittsburgh. 2:29 – Question: Please give us your musical background. 2:43 – Kathy’s Answer 3:00 – Bernard Goldberg, flutist 3:10 – Marcel Moyse, flutist 3:22 – Marcel Moyse’s “24 Little Melodic Studies” 4:05 – Samuel Baron, flutist 5:05 – James Pellerite, flutist 5:16 – “[James’] incredible strengths were rhythm and intonation.” – Kathy 5:44 – “I discovered that I fell in-love with teaching!” – Kathy 6:00 – Preliminary thoughts of the Pneumo Pro happened at a Thanksgiving dinner! 6:57 – The first prototype was wooden. 7:22 – Go see the different prototypes of the Pneumo Pro at Heidi’s website. 8:15 – “It has been quite the journey!” – Kathy Blocki 9:10 – Question: What solution were you solving? 9:40 – “The solution for that beautiful low note.” – Kathy 9:55 – “I was teaching [the students] to blow on their hand...and I saw that they wouldn’t blow on their hand for very long.” – Kathy 10:16 – Question: From conception to production how long did it take? 10:25 – Kathy’s Answer 11:16 – “I am a flute player not an injection molder!” – Kathy 12:52 – Question: How did you come up with the name? 13:06 – “My husband was studying Greek at the time.” – Kathy 13:28 – Go listen to Flute 360’s Episodes 40, 41, and 42. 13:54 – Question: What was the biggest obstacle and how did you overcome it? 14:22 – “It takes a lot of money and a lot of faith.” – Kathy 14:44 – “You planned and your husband was able to view the books and save. You have to plan.” – Heidi 15:00 – Step out in faith! 15:51 – Gather information all the time. 16:25 – Network and get advice. 17:00 – Question: Please give us an elevator pitch for the Pneumo Pro. 17:48 – Kathy’s Answer 18:00 – Sir James Galway, flutist 18:41 – S. Bach, Sonata in E minor, Mvt. 2 20:50 – Question: Any advice for the future inventor? 21:12 – Kathy’s Answer 22:35 – Question: Where can people find you online? 22:40 – Kathy’s YouTube Channel. 23:12 – Future Flute 360 Episode about KinderFlute– Stay Tuned! 23:38 – Picks!Picks:
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Movie: “Mozart’s Sister” (2010) Cypress Valley Canopy Tours (outside of Austin, TX) Card Games: Crazy Eight, Go Fish, and Whist!Episode 43 – Resources Mentioned:
Blocki Flute Method Website Kathy Blocki’s YouTube Channel KinderFlute Heidi Kay Begay’s WebsiteEpisode 43 – Sponsors:
Gold Level: S. Haynes Co. Website Silver Level: Contact Heidi for more details! Bronze Level: J&K Productions’ Website
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