As I write this listening to the waves crash by the sea, it is difficult to not be inspired by these surroundings. Viviana Guzman’s Flutes by the Sea masterclass, in its first year, was a combination of masterclasses, workshops, lectures, and concerts from flutists of all ages set in the beautiful, oceanfront city of Half Moon Bay, CA.
Read MoreA hot topic in the sports world is the use of performance enhancing drugs. From Lance Armstrong most recently, to any number of Olympic athletes and professional baseball players, there is a lot of controversy surrounding this issue. Why? Quite simply, steroids give athletes an unfair advantage. Athletes have been fired and their titles stripped because of the use of steroids. Classical musicians are under the same, if not more, pressure than athletes to succeed and play flawlessly.
Read MoreI am amazed at the incredible level of creativity in our young flute artists as well as other young classically trained musicians. They are nothing short of stellar in their love for what they do, their level of energy and their gift of citizenry, not to mention among the world’s most competitive musicians.
Read MoreAnybody who’s been shopping with me (and I love to shop) has heard me say “I must be looking for a blue unicorn again.” By that I mean, I know what I want, but somehow, what I’m looking for doesn’t exist. This happens to me over and over. Probably happens to you too, right?
Read MoreFLUTESPIRATION: What I think about when I think about the flute. The first thing that comes to mind when thinking about the flute is the flutists who I have worked with on pieces in the past, present, and those who I might work with in the future.
Read MoreAcclaimed jazz pianist Geoff Eales and renowned flutist Andy Findon have released a new album called “The Dancing Flute: the flute and piano music of Geoff Eales”. The Dancing Flute is a lovely and exciting, jazz-infused album that you’ll want to listen to again and again. This disc features thirteen of Eales short works for flute and piano.
Read MoreI am a well-rounded woman. While I do enjoy many facets of life, this is not the ‘well-rounded’ I was referring to. I am a curvaceous, full-figured, big beautiful woman. Whatever term you choose to use, it means the same thing.
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