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

• Zanders' book: "The Art of Possibility"
• Julia Cameron's book: "The Artist's Way"

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