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Who is allowed to be called an artist?

Being an artist or a musician is an expedition. There isn't a point somewhere in the middle when you get to claim the title.

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Oct 21, 20224 min read

Intentional Growth | Flute Practice Tips

I have been really interested in exploring the balance of intentionality in practicing.

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Jun 4, 20222 min read

What do I need for flute lessons?

These materials are essential for flute lessons to get the most out of your experience.

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May 26, 20223 min read

Why Do We Play Scales? | Flute Practice Tips

Fundamentals themselves are non-negotiable, but the way we approach them is entirely flexible, free, and LIMITLESS.

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Mar 23, 20223 min read

Journaling for Creative People

This morning I finished another journal and I figured this would be a good time for a PSA to express how much journaling can change your...

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Feb 8, 20224 min read

Which Music School is the Best Fit For You?

How do you choose with wildly different offers in different locations?

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Aug 27, 20213 min read

Advice From the Other Side

I promise you that no one your age knows what they are doing, some of them are just better at hiding it.

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Aug 13, 20214 min read

Mindset

When our primary goal is looking good at what we do, we suffer. When our primary goal is learning and growth, we approach life differently.

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May 24, 20214 min read

Mistakes Are Not Inherently Bad

The thing about mistakes is that they themselves are not bad, but they are sending us a message.

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May 4, 20215 min read

How to Play High Notes on Flute

The problems with high notes range from getting lightheaded, forgetting fingerings, or just plain not being able to get the notes out.

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Apr 2, 20214 min read

Creativity

All humans are creative beings, whether or not we were told this as kids or adults.

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Mar 19, 20214 min read

Slow Practice

Young musicians can benefit immensely from this patient process and they will grow into self-aware teachers of themselves. Slow practice pro

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Mar 12, 20214 min read

6 Tips for Practicing When You’re Tired

We’ve been in this pandemic for a year. Some of us are uninspired with our instruments and some of us are drained in general. No matter...

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Mar 4, 20213 min read

What Do You Value?

Don’t spend your time and energy working towards a goal that isn’t yours. During the pandemic, we’ve all been confronted with ourselves...

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