Beyond the Ledger Lines
An educational blog for classical musicians dedicated to helping you gain confidence, practice effectively, and learn the language of music.
Whether you’re a high school senior auditioning for your first music program or a Master’s student applying for your DMA, discover my key tips for navigating a successful and stress-free on-campus audition day.
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It happens to every flutist. You put your instrument together eager to practice, put the flute up to your chin, play your first note, and what comes out? Not your usual sound. No amount of long tones or scales seems to fix your tone. Frustration grows because you have a lesson in a couple hours […]
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Did you know that pitch bending can actually improve your flute tone? That’s right, stretching your tone beyond what sounds good is beneficial for your flute playing.
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Discover how to plan an effective practice session that is goal-orientated and keeps you focused so you can achieve your goals faster.
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Every flutist needs to be recording their practice sessions. Find out 3 main reasons why you should start.
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You deserve to have a musical toolkit that allows you to thrive. I combine my expertise as a professional flutist and software developer to give you a methodical, science-backed approach to learning even the most difficult music efficiently and effectively.
I combine it with elements of the Alexander Technique and the art of musical storytelling and interpretation to help you eliminate anxiety and perform effortlessly and with ease. Your playing matters—you have something to say, and I'm here to help you say it.
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