Episode 50: Published Flutists with Marianne Gedigian

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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!

Would you like a discount for this book? Check-out the special 20% discount, which is made available to you through Flutistry Boston! All the details are found below in the show notes! This FLUTE360 code is available until 03/31/2021! Thanks!

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:

• Book: Survival of the Flutist by Marianne Gedigian and Illustrated by Patti Adams
• Patti Adams’ Art & Design Website
• Flutistry Boston: Receive 20% off when you use the code FLUTE360 with your purchase of the book, “Survival of the Flutist” by Marianne Gedigian & Patti Adams! This discount is valid until 03/31/2021!

Episode 50 – Sponsors:

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