A Conversation with Eva Amsler
I had the pleasure to sit and talk with my former teacher and mentor Eva Amsler, Professor at Florida State University. Her teaching,…
Piccolo Playing in a Light of Great Joy: A Conversation with Ilonka Kolthof
JD: Tell us about your background. How did you come to music as a career? IK: When I was seven years old, I…
Electricity and Inspiration: A Conversation with Jonathan Cohen
Keith: We’ve known each other for quite a while but I know our readers would be interested in knowing what you do as…
Interview with Hannah Hammel
Flute Beginnings When did you start playing the flute? Why did you choose this instrument? I began the flute when I was seven,…
Dianne Frazer: Artistry in Collaboration
JD: Tell us a little about your background. How did you come to music as a career? DF: I was a “preacher’s kid”…
Interview with Carla Rees by Kelly Mollnow Wilson
KW: When did you start playing the flute? Baroque flute? Piccolo? Big flutes? CR: I first heard the flute at a concert played by Atarah Ben…
Perseverance and Priorities: A Conversation with Catherine Ramirez
Catherine Ramirez is a celebrated performer and teacher, currently serving as Artist-in-Residence at St. Olaf College in Minnesota. She is well-traveled and highly…
“Music – Where We Hear Our Souls” – Interview with Katherine Borst Jones
I was fortunate to sit down with Katherine Borst Jones on a recent Saturday before heading down to the Ohio State University campus…
Interview with Flutist Amy Likar – Author of The Breathing Book for Flute
David Vining, Owner of Mountain Peak Music, published The Breathing Book for Tenor Trombone and versions for euphonium, bass trombone, trumpet and tuba…
