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An educational flute blog to help you learn the language of music and effective practice techniques.

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Feeling inspired to practice this summer but not sure what you should be doing?  I’ve totally been there before. 🙌 When I was a college student, my teacher would send me on my way at the end of each year with my new recital repertoire in hand.  It was exciting, but it was also somewhat […]

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Sarah Weisbrod | Flutist & Teaching Artist

Flute Tips

The Ultimate College Audition Guide for Flutists

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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Flute Tips

7 Practical Tips to Overcome Bad Tone Days

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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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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