Piccolo Playing and Noise Induced Hearing Loss
As piccolo players, we know that the piccolo produces some very high, very loud sounds. Most of us know that noise induced hearing…
11 Cool Things About the Tongue
photo of Lady courtesy of Meerenai Shimhttps://www.meerenai.com/ 1) Your tongue is made of many different muscles that work independently and in groups to…
Why So Many Flutists Have Right Hand Pain
Many times, I find myself working with talented flutists on a short term basis, either as a substitute teacher, a clinician, a body…
‘Tis the Season …..
The holiday season is busy, busy, busy for many of us. Between holiday get-togethers, family visits, church events, room parent commitments for elementary…
Great Expectations
In the past week, I’ve been incredibly fortunate to teach students from three different collegiate music programs in two different states. The programs…
Missing Pieces of the Whole Arm
I worked with some high school students at a summer camp earlier this summer and it was no surprise to me that several…
The Flute: Music – Mind – Body – Movement – Muscle at NFA
If you weren’t lucky enough to attend the NFA Convention in Orlando or if you were attending another session, here is a summary…
Pain in the Neck
After a busy day of teaching or a long practice session, you might notice a pain between the base of your neck and…
Practicing Mindfully Instead of Mindlessly
The joys of spring for music students: recitals, dress rehearsals, juries, auditions for summer music festivals, lots of practicing, not enough sleep and,…
