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.

Explore more of Leticia's work: https://www.instagram.com/leticiamaiad/

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The recommendations in this episode:

• The reality of a music career https://mariaalejandrajimenez.com/2025/01/26/the-reality-of-a-music-career-a-personal-perspective-on-challenges-and-prejudices/
• Édouard Louis (writer)
• Yugo Sano Mani & Letícia Maia: Imaginários Fluídos https://youtu.be/w4fxYwdUIuU?si=7ifhQomqnAYLiKQy
• Le Théâtre du Mouvement

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

María Alejandra OFF-TOPIC es un podcast sobre las cosas no-musicales alrededor de la música. En este episodio la violonchelista venezolana Sol Molina habla sobre su experiencia como migrante en Europa y su acercamiento a la música latinoamericana.

Descubre más sobre el trabajo de Sol: https://www.instagram.com/solcelleste/

Ensamble Chao: https://www.instagram.com/chao_ensemble/

Y disfruta de todo el universo OFF-TOPIC, incluyendo el blog y la newsletter: https://mariaalejandrajimenez.com

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Las recomendaciones en este episodio:

• Consuman contenidos que les hagan reír
• El Cuartico (podcast)
• Atentamente Poly (podcast)
• Música del compositor Paul Desenne
• Este ensayo abierto de Currentzis https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VJDSJ7igMto&t=3151s
• Esta entrevista de Paul Desenne https://dialnet.unirioja.es/servlet/articulo?codigo=7653592
• Stravinsky: consagración de la primavera (obra musical)

María Alejandra OFF-TOPIC is a podcast about the non-musical aspects surrounding music. In this episode, we discuss with pianist, writer and organizer Chris Lloyd on sports and how this intersect with emotions, branding and the business side of the music industry.

• Check out more of Chris’ work here: https://www.chrislloydpianist.com
• Chris' LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrislloydpianist/
• 1781 Collective: https://www.1781collective.com

Explore the full OFF-TOPIC universe, including the blog and newsletter: mariaalejandrajimenez.com

If you want to support this episode, you can buy me a coffee: ko-fi.com/maofftopic

The recommendations in this episode:

• Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy
• The Doors: The End
• Kerouac's: On the road
• Stefan Zweig: The World of Yesterday
• Black Mirror: Bandersnatch