This month’s newsletter and blog postings are dedicated to all the musicians who are creating their own future.
To be a professional musician means hours of practice, not-so-normal schedule, and dedicating yourself to a lifestyle that is not always conducive to family life. The pay off is what keeps us going; Being a professional musician allows us to inspire others, to be constant learners, and most importantly, to think outside the box.
The Flute Examiner spoke with a 4 flutists who have gone above and beyond the call of being a musician. Like all great entrepreneurs, they saw a hole to be filled, and rose to the challenge.
These flutists the future of flute: Not only are they amazing musicians, but they are giving back to the flute community in so many ways!
Thanks to José Shelley, Giovanni, and Jessica for their Interviews!
![Jessica Sherer, Founder of Play It Forward](https://thefluteexaminer.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/Cropped_Jessica2012_12-227x300.jpg)
![Shelley Martinson, Founder and President of Flute New Music Consortium](https://thefluteexaminer.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/SMartinson-Outside-Headshot-231x300.jpg)
![José Valentino Multi-Facited, Grammy Nominated Flutist](https://thefluteexaminer.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/841166_10151411447006880_1142937150_o-300x200.jpg)
![Giovanni Perez, Flutist Without Boundaries, Zohet Duo](https://thefluteexaminer.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/13059534_10156770669195570_1489301_n-300x202.jpg)