Flute 360 | Episode 49: “Published Flutists with Dr. Terri Sánchez” (44:28)
In today’s episode, Heidi talks with flutist and teacher, Dr. Terri Sánchez. The ladies discuss Terri’s process of writing her two books, flute-practicing ideas, and the creative process. Stay-tuned for Episode 57, which will air on April 27, 2019 where Heidi talks with Terri’s flute studio about their academic year!
Episode 49 – Main Points:
- 0:24 – Straubinger Flute Company
- 1:07 – Welcome!
- 1:53 – Terri’s two flute books.
- 2:20 – Taffanel et Gaubert
- 3:49 – Terri’s “Crazy, Cool Chromatics”
- 4:03 – Terri’s “Epic Warm-Up”
- 5:09 – “Ah Ha!” Moments
- 8:24 – “I am a big believer in leaving clues or breadcrumbs, because sometimes the door disappears.” – Terri
- 8:39 – The Chronicles of Narnia
- 9:09 – Terri’s Sound Sheet
- 10:56 – SMU’s Music Department
- 15:12 – Terri’s gift to the music community: “Substituting judgment for curiosity!” – Terri
- 17:17 – William Westney’s book, “The Perfect Wrong Note”
- 17:34 – Zanders’ book: “The Art of Possibility”
- 20:13 – Questions: What were your processes like for both books?
- 20:27 – Gabriel Sanchez, pianist
- 20:55 – Lessons from Gabriel on meaningful practice.
- 22:54 – Simon Berry, flutist
- 24:51 – Enesco’s “Cantabile et Presto”
- 28:11 – Pop music descendants.
- 29:33 – David Forrest, TTU Assistant Professor of Music Theory
- 30:24 – Question: Please share some highlights from your books.
- 30:50 – Kim Clark, flutist & Floot Fire
- 31:04 – Finale and Sibelius
- 31:36 – Helen Blackburn, flutist & Super-Duper Zen Yoga Warm-Up
- 34:26 – Practice Junkie!
- 35:07 – Question: What is your advice for the aspiring author?
- 35:30 – Terri’s Answer
- 37:13 – Mark Sparks, flutist
- 37:29 – Stay-tuned for Mark’s Episode 51, which will air on 04/16/19.
- 38:04 – The creative process and co-creation.
- 38:52 – Heidi’s trip to Greece.
- 39:43 – Valuing creativity, spontaneity, and one’s own ideas.
- 40:31 – Picks!
Picks:
Terri
Heidi
- The Teahouse in Santa Fe, New Mexico
- Strawberry Mango
Episode 49 – Resources Mentioned:
- Terri’s Website
- Terri’s & Gabriel’s Recording of Poulenc’s Flute Sonata, Mvts. 2 and 3
- Terri’s Book: “The Aspiring Flutist’s Sound & Scale Book”
- Terri’s Book: “The Aspiring Flutist’s Practice Companion”
Episode 49 – Sponsors:
- Gold: Straubinger Flute Company
- Silver: Contact Heidi for details!
- Bronze: J&K Productions’ Website
