In this episode of the Beyond Mastery podcast, host Eugene Friesen sits down with renowned author, educator, and composer Edward Sarath to explore the transformative power of black music and its vital role in reshaping music education. They discuss improvisation as a foundation for both musical and human consciousness, the need for a new, more inclusive musicology, and how practices like meditation and improvisation can unlock new dimensions of creativity. Sarath shares insights from his grou...
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In this episode of the Beyond Mastery podcast, host Eugene Friesen sits down with renowned author, educator, and composer Edward Sarath to explore the transformative power of black music and its vital role in reshaping music education. They discuss improvisation as a foundation for both musical and human consciousness, the need for a new, more inclusive musicology, and how practices like meditation and improvisation can unlock new dimensions of creativity. Sarath shares insights from his grou...
Flutist Nancy Stagnitta: The Virtues in Virtuosity, Self-Kindness, and Red Boxing Gloves
Beyond Mastery
54 minutes
1 year ago
Flutist Nancy Stagnitta: The Virtues in Virtuosity, Self-Kindness, and Red Boxing Gloves
Renowned for her virtuosity and versatility, flutist Nancy Stagnitta’s musical evolution was born in classical music and expanded through jazz. In this episode, she sits down with Eugene Friesen to share how improvisation impacted the evolution of her classical artistry and how now, as an instructor at Interlochen Arts Academy and principal flutist with esteemed orchestras, Nancy imparts the art of improvisation, encouraging students to transcend the confines of sheet music. Having graced st...
Beyond Mastery
In this episode of the Beyond Mastery podcast, host Eugene Friesen sits down with renowned author, educator, and composer Edward Sarath to explore the transformative power of black music and its vital role in reshaping music education. They discuss improvisation as a foundation for both musical and human consciousness, the need for a new, more inclusive musicology, and how practices like meditation and improvisation can unlock new dimensions of creativity. Sarath shares insights from his grou...
