CMU Student Episode with Gillian Derer and Ingrid McDuffee

The conversation features a discussion with two flute students from Carnegie Mellon University, Ingrid McDuffee and Gillian Derer. They share their backgrounds, experiences at CMU, and insights into the audition process and studio culture. The conversation also covers the campus environment and the supportive community within the flute studio. The conversation revolves around the supportive and inspirational environment of the flute studio at CMU, the role of the pianist Vahan, the academic and musical experiences at CMU, and recommendations for visitors to Pittsburgh. Takeaways Flute Studio Culture Campus Environment Supportive and Inspirational Studio Environment Role of Pianist Vahan Academic and Musical Experiences at CMU Recommendations for Visitors to Pittsburgh Chapters 00:00 Audition Process and Studio Culture 25:11 Supportive and Inspirational Studio Environment 37:39 Role of Pianist Vahan 45:28 Recommendations for Visitors to Pittsburgh