Freud's Orchestral Flute

About this episode

The episode explores the psychological implications of orchestral flute playing through Freud's theories.

Is pro orchestral playing the pinnacle of a flutist’s career, and does it align with our psychological need for security, comfort and happiness? Using Sigmund Freud’s theory on Ego, I ask if the juice is worth the squeeze with regards to the anxiety and jealousy of orchestral fluting. Grma x Inline G Merch ⭐️ www.Inlineg.myshopify.com Inline G Patreon ⭐️ www.patreon.com/TheInlineGFlutePodcast Inline G will ALWAYS be free of charge, but signing up to the Patreon helps let this podcast reach new heights, if you can afford it. You'll also get to ask questions to upcoming guests as well as get early access to some episodes. Or if you'd rather not spend money, subscribing to my YouTube channel and following me on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok is a HUGE way to support the podcast. It'll cost you nothing, and it really makes a difference to the algorithm gods. So please interact however you can; like, comment, or subscribe, and help keep this podcast lit x Intro music: Rhythm=Power by Spodo Komodo. Used with permission. All rights reserved by the creator. Chapters: 00:00 - Hierarchy of Flute Jobs 08:50 - Employment Rates for Musicians 21:15 - Freud’s Superego 26:33 - Identity Tied to…

People in this episode

Host: Gareth Houston

Topics covered

• orchestral flute
• psychological needs
• Freud's theory
• musician employment
• flute identity
• orchestra appreciation

Keywords

• orchestral playing
• Freud
• flutist career
• musician anxiety
• flute identity
• employment rates
• music psychology

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Organizations: Inline G, Patreon, YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok

Books & works: Rhythm=Power

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