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Crafting Musical Narratives: A Flutist’s Journey into Podcasting Wisdom

By Dr. Heidi Kay Begay In the ever-evolving world of music, finding new avenues to enhance our artistry becomes both a quest and a necessity. As a modern-day flutist, my unexpected venture into podcasting has illuminated aspects of music-making, enriching my approach to expression and connection. Today, let’s explore how delving into podcasting can be a transformative ally for…

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Solving Breathing Issues: the Power of Self Concept

by Lea Pearson This lesson took place in the context of a group, the Transformational Teacher Training Program. While the program is centered around pedagogy, we also offer master class opportunities for the teachers to work on their own issues. This student had been wanting for some time to address breathing.  Dr. P is myself, T is the student. This adult has…

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Il flautista e la forza trasformatrice della musica d’insieme

Come dirti tutto senza parlare di Mirella Pantano Il flautista e la forza trasformatrice della musica d’insieme “come dirti tutto senza parlare”. Mirella Pantano La musica è il linguaggio magico dei sentimenti, non voglio con questo fare della retorica, ma affermare solamente l’ineluttabile importanza di questa arte millenaria e meravigliosa. La musica è dunque un linguaggio universale, un linguaggio…

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Recovering from an injury

A retrospective around a flutist’s individual experience By Patrícia Fernandes Pires It’s not uncommon to see a musician suffer from injuries related to their playing. In 2017 I also suffered a very serious injury in my right hand that led me to stop playing and interrupt my master studies. When a musician gets injured, it presents an existential threat….

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From Bach to Bot: Exploring the AI Revolution in Music Creation and Performance

Can AI-generated music truly be considered art, or does it lack the emotional depth that comes from human experience? by Yulia Berry AI technologies are becoming a major part of every industry in 2023. This trend has caught the attention of creative individuals, such as writers, artists, painters, and musicians, who are now questioning whether AI might eventually replace…

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KING MIDAS in a New Genre: Storytelling Flute Theater

by Yulia Berry and Onorio Zaralli THE STORY OF KING MIDAS King Midas, a prominent figure in ancient Greek mythology, is renowned for his ill-fated decisions. One memorable instance involves his wish to the god Dionysus for the ability to turn everything he touched into gold. Initially elated, Midas soon regretted his request. In another myth, Midas demonstrated his…

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IVY PRIAULX RAINER (Sud Africa 1903- Francia 1986)

Una compositrice che amava ascoltare il silenzio  di Vilma Campitelli Ivy Priaulx Rainer compositrice, violinista e docente universitaria sudafricana/britannica. Sebbene abbia vissuto la maggior parte della sua vita in Inghilterra, il suo stile compositivo è stato fortemente influenzato dalla musica africana che ascoltava da bambina quando fu costantemente a contatto con il popolo Zulu. È stata una delle più…

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ԳԱԳԻԿ ՀՈՎՈՒՆՑ | Armenian composer Gagik Hovunts

Անուշ Նարոյան Երաժշտությունը միշտ գերում է մարդոու սիրտն ու հոգին,գեղեցկության այս ակնհայտ շոշափումը երբեք չի մոռացվում,դա այն հետքն է որի միջոցով վերադառնում ես կյանքի տարբեր ժամանակահատվածներ։ Այս գեղեցիկ խոսքերով եմ ուզում սկսել հոդվածս և հանրությանը ներկայացնել XX դարի ևս մի հետաքրքիր հայ կոմպոզիտոր,մանկավարժ,արվեստի վաստակվոր գործիչ,կոնսերվատորիայի պրոֆեսոր Գագիկ Հովունցին ՝ նկարագրելով նրա երաժշտական,տեսական և փիլիսոփայական հայացքների մասին։ Գագիկ Հովունցը (Հովհաննիսյան)…

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Il flauto prima del flauto

di Paolo Dalmoro Ovvero alcune considerazioni sul flauto “vecchio sistema” e sul perché sarebbe utile ritornare a suonarlo Chi tra voi avrà avuto necessità, per lavoro, studio o diletto di approfondire la storia del flauto, avrà sicuramente incontrato una nutrita bibliografia relativa a testi e trattati sul traversiere  barocco, sulla traversa rinascimentale, sul flauto presso gli antichi greci e romani e naturalmente sul…

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