Taught by acclaimed soloist Marianne Gedigian
Unlock the secrets of exceptional flute playing. Dive deep into crucial aspects like posture, embouchure, breath control, and articulation to take your expressive powers to new heights.
Masterful flute playing can often seem like a mysterious, unattainable goal. How do you comfortably hold the instrument, perfect your embouchure, and control your breath — all at the same time — while infusing the melodies you play with your own signature sound?
Renowned flutist and educator Marianne Gedigian is here to show you how. Together with master soloist and tonebase’s Flute Lead Chelsea Tanner, Gedigian demystifies the art of flute playing with guidance on posture, embouchure, breathing and other essentials. Get ready to “find yourself” physically and artistically, and start approaching your performances with comfort and confidence.
Marianne Gedigian is a highly-esteemed flutist and educator, recognized for her sterling musicality and transformative teachings.
Raised near Detroit, Michigan, Gedigian studied under esteemed flutists Clement Barone, Doriot Anthony Dwyer, and Leone Buyse. Currently Professor of Flute and holder of the Butler Professorship at the Butler School of Music (University of Texas at Austin), Gedigian has served as Principal Flute with the Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra, and Acting Principal Flute for the Boston Pops, the Pittsburgh Symphony, and the Boston Symphony Orchestra under Seiji Ozawa.
Gedigian has collaborated with famed composer John Williams, with her work being featured on iconic film scores such as Schindler's List and Saving Private Ryan. She has been heard on multiple recordings, television broadcasts, and national Fourth of July broadcast specials.
Beyond her performance accolades, Gedigian is passionate about music education, delivering masterclasses to the New York Flute Club, various festivals, and at the National Flute Association Convention. She has previously held teaching positions at Boston University and The Boston Conservatory, and has served on the summer faculty at the Brevard Music Center, Round Top International Institute, and Tanglewood Music Center.
Preview our curated selection of courses below. With lessons covering fundamentals, technical training, style and interpretation, you won't find a more thorough and enriching learning experience anywhere else.
Our members rate us at 4.8/5 stars. Here’s how a few of them transformed their flute skills since joining tonebase.
“Instead of scouring the internet for hours for performance tips and tricks, I now have access to a wealth of high-quality content from renowned artists at my fingertips!“
"If I got nothing else out of tonebase but the Fundamentals of Flute Playing Course, it would be worth the price for the whole year!"
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