Gertrude “Trudy” Létourneau
Gertrude Létourneau, known to some as Trudy, is a flutist, pianist, singer and a therapeutic musician. During the episode she frequently breaks into song and plays a variety of flutes as well as paints a vivid picture of the fulfilling role she plays working with veterans, as well as her perspectives on performance and communication skills. She tells many moving stories of the residents she has worked with in her many years working at Pearly Health, which serves Canadian Veterans and is one of the most progressive long-term care homes in Ontario, Canada. We also spoke about her mentors Peter Wiegold, Jeffrey Gilbert, and Marie-Claire Séguin. This is an episode very much about going out your comfort zone, connecting with your audience, and learning to slow down and enjoy every day.
Gertrude Létourneau's Website photo credit: Dave Poulin
