Yoga and Flute Playing. By Cynthia Ellis
Namaste: A Hindi word used as a greeting and a goodbye: It means I honor the light in you, I
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Essays
The Opening Doors of Cuba and Cuban Charanga Music. By Andrea Brachfeld
This past trip to Cuba in December of 2014 was an especially significant one for me in many ways. It
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Tribute to Harold Jones. By Barbara Siesel
I was saddened to hear about the recent passing of my colleague and friend Harold Jones. (1934-2015) Harold came to
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Interview with Tod Machover: A composer’s process. By Barbara Siesel
I caught up with Tod Machover last month to learn about the new flute concerto he wrote for Carol Wincenc,
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Flute Report from China: 1994-2014. By Barbara Siesel
20 years ago I went to Beijing for the first time to teach and perform at the Central Conservatory. It
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First Piccolo Recital in China: Interview with Zart Dombourian-Eby
We interviewed Zart Domburian Eby about her recent visit to China. We had a great discussion about her recent piccolo
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4 DIY Holiday Marketing Tips for Flutists. By Amanda Taylor
Promoting music skills during the holiday season might seem like overkill since many musicians have multiple gigs within one week.
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Who’s Afraid of the Kingma System Flute? By Rachel Hacker
The happiest nine days of my life were when I borrowed a Kingma System Flute. Perhaps that’s an exaggeration, but
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Performing Yoga Throughout Your Recital. By Jonathan Huffman
“Don’t shun your performance anxiety —harness it and become its best friend. After years of struggling with anxiety myself, yoga
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The Flutist’s Introduction to Digital Marketing: 5 Steps to Success. By Amanda Taylor
Two years ago I spent hours creating a website, joining social media sites, and creating invitations to recitals. To my
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Purchasing an Alto Flute: by Christine Potter
New brands of alto flutes are coming to the market every year as the demand for this beautiful instrument grows.
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Piccolo Strong: Fitness for Piccoloists. by Nan Raphael and Angela McCuiston
One would think that playing such a tiny instrument would be a piece of cake. After all, it barely weighs
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Bringing Classical Music to the Congo. By Kaori Fujii
So….. how do I begin… I have established Music Beyond with my business partner, former student, fellow flutist, Nana Aomori.
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