Episode 50: Published Flutists with Marianne Gedigian

Flute 360 | Episode 50: “Published Flutists with Marianne Gedigian” (41:02)

In today’s episode, Heidi talks with flutist and teacher, Marianne Gedigian, about her book, “The Survival of the Flutist.” Topics such as creativity, vulnerability, and permissibility are mentioned throughout the ladies’ conversation. To hear more about Marianne’s book and her journey, check out today’s episode!

Episode 50 – Main Points:

0:23 – Straubinger Flute Company 1:42 – Welcome! 2:02 – Marianne’s dog, Zabie (Zabel – Armenian name of Isabella) 2:35 – Austin Pets Alive! 3:40 – Pit Bull Mixes 5:10 – Marianne’s book! 5:21 – Question: How did the idea of the book come about? 5:32 – Marianne’s Answer 5:41 – NFA’s Flute Lover’s Luncheon 6:05 – Leone Buyse, flutist & educator 6:38 – American Band College 7:11 – Laura Ahlbeck, oboist 9:56 – Flutistry, Boston 10:07 – Patti Adams, flutist & artist 11:44 – Collaboration – Flutistry’s Team 14:28 – Beginnings of the Flute 360 Podcast 16:36 – Yellow Brick Road & Ruby Red Slippers 18:49 – Question: What lessons did you learn throughout your journey while writing/publishing your book? 20:30 – “At some point, you just have to be good to go with something.” – Marianne 22:28 – Detroit Symphony Orchestra 24:50 – Goals of Series 9: Published Flutists 27:14 – “I believe in that human vulnerability with one other.” – Marianne 28:18 – “A performance is always a collaboration.” – Marianne 20:06 – NFA’s 2018 Flute Convention, Orlando 29:50 – Question: Any tips for the budding new flutist/author? 30:02 – “The world doesn’t belong to me anymore, it belongs to the youth and to the next generations.” – Marianne 31:20 – Permission 32:15 – Marianne’s Public Service Announcement! 33:56 – Picks!

Picks:

Marianne

Film

Heidi

Professor Gedigian's Flute Studio Statement! Tennis Ball Therapy

Episode 50 – Resources Mentioned:

Marianne's Faculty Bio Book: Survival of the Flutist by Marianne Gedigian and Illustrated by Patti Adams Patti Adams’ Art & Design Website

 Episode 50 – Sponsors:

Gold: Straubinger Flute Company Silver: Contact Heidi for details! Bronze: J&K Productions’ Website