María Alejandra OFF-TOPIC is a podcast about the non-musical things around music. In this episode, we discuss with about the importance of connecting with the body as musicians, navigating life after university and the importance of improvisation to enhance creativity.
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The recommendations in this episode:
00:00 Introduction to Off Topic Podcast
02:26 Meet Leticia Maia: A Flutist's Journey
06:09 The Role of Movement in Music
12:30 Reconnecting with the Body in Performance
13:53 Leticia's Research on Body Awareness
21:29 The Importance of Rhythm in Music
30:06 Improvisation as a Tool for Creativity
36:58 Navigating Life After Music School
52:37 Advice on Finding Your Personal Voice
