STRATEGY. MINDSET. ARTISTRY.
BUILD an INTEGRATED APPROACH to PRACTICING that SUPPORTS YOUR WHOLE SELF.
BUILD an INTEGRATED APPROACH to PRACTICING that SUPPORTS YOUR WHOLE SELF.
Effective practice techniques, mindfulness strategies, and the art of musical storytelling—I’ll help you play more than just the notes on the page.
Not knowing what to practice or how to practice shouldn’t hold you back from elevating your playing. If you’re still using the same ol’ practice methods without getting the results you want, odds are your lips and fingers take on a mind of their own when you walk on stage.
You need someone who will help you overcome your practice overwhelm—because binging YouTube videos can only get you so far.
And let’s face it, internet tutorials aren't the same and won’t get you the same results as working directly with a dedicated practice strategist. That’s where I come in—to turn all that trial and error into a strategy that holds up in auditions, performances, and beyond.
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“Since studying with Sarah, I feel in control of my sound.”
— RAEGAN, PAST STUDENT
“My tone, technique, and form have improved since studying with Sarah.”
— Lucy, h.s. student
“Since studying with Sarah, I can play with more resonance and feel in control of my sound.”
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Hi, I'm Dr. Sarah Weisbrod. I'm a Twin Cities, Minnesota-based flutist, Practice Strategist, performer, and forMER software developer.
I’m passionate—let’s be honest, admittedly obsessed—with helping you overcome performance anxiety, save time in the practice room, and speak the language of music.
With 15+ years of experience teaching private flute lessons from beginners through college-level, learning from prized students of Marcel Moyse & Julius Baker, and a Doctor of Musical Arts in Flute Performance, I’ve amassed confidence-boosting, personally verified methods that help musicians elevate their playing.
I combine my expertise in music with 10+ years as a software developer and consultant analyzing data & recognizing patterns in the pulp and paper industry—yup, I’ve had a hand in making sure your Starbucks latte doesn’t leak and your Amazon box doesn’t fall apart—to give you a customized, data-driven learning experience.
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Throughout the years, my students have received superior ratings at music contest, won spots in all-state ensembles, successfully auditioned for youth orchestras, earned college music scholarships, and performed in regional festivals and masterclasses.
When you need a mentor who will give you a holistic, methodical, and intellectual approach to fluid technique, superhero-level confidence, and pass-me-a-tissue goosebump-inducing performances...
I’ll meet you where you’re at and help you transform your playing.
unleash your artistry
A luminous tone beats loud and shrill any day of the week.
More hours doesn’t mean better results—you need a strategy that works for you.
You’ve got the goods to play expressively—I’ll help you bring the music to life.
Practice makes permanent—how you practice is how you'll perform.
Your technique, mindset, and artistry aren’t separate. They’re interconnected.
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I show you what to practice and how to practice using proven strategies—so you stop guessing and start making real progress.
I’m a practice strategist for serious musicians.
I use a mindful approach that supports your body and your mindset—helping you play with clarity, control, and poise under pressure.
I teach the part most people skip—the architecture behind phrasing and musical direction that gives your playing meaning beyond just “feeling it.”
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rewiring how you practice so it holds up under pressure.
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"I observed long ago that the real beauty of the sound comes from the generosity of the heart."
— marcel moyse
WORdS TO LIVE BY
MY CREDENTIALS
Degrees & Experience
- Doctorate, Master's, and Bachelor's degrees in Flute Performance
- Private studio for 15+ years
- Experience teaching at the collegiate level
Principal Teachers
- Immanuel Davis
- Julia Bogorad-Kogan
- Debora Harris
Additional Instruction
- William Bennett and Lorna McGhee through master classes and seminars, including the Pender Island Flute Retreat.
- Tully Hall, Certified Alexander Technique Instructor
Influences & Inspirations
- Marcel Moyse
- Denis Bouriakov
- Emmanuel Pahud
- Emily Beynon
- Jean-Pierre Rampal
- Julius Baker
- Tom Nyfenger
- Paula Robison
MY HUSBAND
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