“It sounded better in the practice room.” Raise your hand if you’ve ever said that at a lesson.  I know I’ve said it to my teachers, and my students have also said the same thing to me. If this sounds like you, you’re likely putting in a tremendous amount of hours practicing. But when it […]

One of the questions I’m often asked is, “How do I develop flawless technique?” Most musicians think that the key to fixing uneven fingers or sloppy runs is through repetition. Repeating passages over and over while gradually increasing the tempo. The only problem? When you get to performance tempo, your fingers stumble and the notes […]

If you’ve ever walked into a performance wondering what everyone else was thinking… Did they catch that missed note?Did I sound “good enough”?Did I just waste their time? You’re not alone. Up to 75% of musicians experience performance anxiety at some point in their careers. It doesn’t matter how talented or experienced you are—when you’re […]

Making a beautiful diminuendo on the flute is one of the hardest things to do. The pitch tends to go flat, and when it does, it’s easy to compromise by squeezing the lips. And while that may save the pitch, it impacts your tone quality. But, the good news is that it’s possible to make […]