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“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 […]
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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 […]
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Frustrated with ineffective practice? Learn how to set practice goals that are specific, achievable, and built to actually move the needle.
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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 […]
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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 […]
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flutist, teaching artist, educator
Hi, I'm Sarah Weisbrod!
I'm a Twin Cities, MN flutist who's obsessed with the language of music and conquering obstacles on the flute.
Learning how to build a phrase, bring out important notes, and how to communicate musically changed my flute playing. It gave me stability when playing fast and better control of my nerves. It had such a profound impact on me that it’s the foundation of my teaching.
Everything I share with you, I do in my own daily practice. I’ve literally practiced what I teach.
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