Motivation Strategies for Flutists
One of the greatest challenges facing flutists of all ages and ability levels is staying motivated from day to day. Life is full…
Down in the Pit
Playing in a pit orchestra for an opera or a musical theater production can be a fun and interesting challenge for flutists. Performing…
The Flutist’s Crowdfunding Primer
What is crowdfunding? Crowdfunding (noun): A scary word combining two of musicians’ least favorite things: not having enough money and talking about money.…
A Bird’s Eye View of “TWEET” for solo piccolo by Daniel Dorff
ORIGIN OF THE COMMISSION The piccoloist Lois Herbine lives near me in the suburbs of Philadelphia, but we never met until the…
C.R.E.A.T.E. Project Competition – Changing the Competition Landscape
As musicians we must regularly reimagine how our skills translate into viable careers in the arts. Home entertainment options, social media, general shifts…
Listening and Research – Developing the Comprehensive Musician
Have you ever said to a student, “I’d like to hear the…” and they look at you blankly, causing you to think to…
My Survival Story
We are all, whether professionals, students, or hobbyists, consumed by the busy hustle and bustle of our lives as flutists. We spend countless…
Survive? No, Thrive!
A Guide to your First Year as a Music Education Major Congratulations, you’ve decided to major in music education! Now buckle your seatbelt.…
New Perspectives on Practice: The Spider Log
Introduction I have logged my flute studies since 1993, when I stared traveling to take private lessons and participate in music festivals. After…
