Power Coffee and 10 Million Concerts: Felipe Tristan, Flutist and Conductor
“Felipe! Felipe! You do it!” called the members of the top high school band in the State Music Program of Mexico. The band…
Climbing Down from the Ivory Tower
A Winter 2018 Update A few years ago, I was a regular blogger at a site called Music Collective, and at that time,…
Emma Resmini: Fighting for Classical Music
Emma Resmini is an exciting, inspiring voice in our musical community. Combining strong talent and expression with expert use of social media has…
Surviving Your Life as a Musician
Everyone you see is wearing a mask. We all do everything in our power to seem stalwart, flawless, perfectly happy and perfectly in…
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…
A Conversation with Rhonda Larson: Work Hard, Play Harder and Follow Your Bliss
Rhonda Larson is a Grammy Award-winning player of the flute, born and raised in the mountains of Montana. This Big Sky Country in…
Practice Tips in Style : Jolene Harju Madewell’s Practice Room Revelations
I came across Jolene Harju Madewell’s blog about 4 months ago. I was immediately taken by her playful approach to such a serious…
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.…
Keeping Your Teaching Fresh
I love teaching, specifically teaching flute privately. I love it so much that I rarely turn down a family’s inquiry, unless I am…
