From Body Cast to Belly Dancing Flutist Viviana Guzman’s Inspiring Life
Viviana Guzman is a phoenix bird. Rising out of the ashes of a difficult early life, she has emerged like
Read MoreViviana Guzman is a phoenix bird. Rising out of the ashes of a difficult early life, she has emerged like
Read MoreOrchestras have come under a great deal of pressure in the last few years to be more inclusive, to reach out to their communities and create innovative programs and embrace various art forms and musical styles. As a result many interesting concerts are happening – some more successful than others. Orchestras are creating programs that relate to their particular demographic and that work to build audiences.
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 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 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.
Read MoreAbout two years ago, I was in a frustrating Catch-22. I needed to exercise to get my body in healthier shape, but I was limited in what I could do, due to an injury. A friend recommended her personal trainer, and I now see my trainer once a week, and receive a workout “assignment” for the week. This has been life-changing for my health, as one may expect, but it has also changed the way I approach teaching my private students.
Read More‘You are a unique, wise, creative being. You really can do whatever you dream if you put your mind to it, be kind to yourself and let your artistry flow.’ Sitting in a busy cafe in central London I thought to myself, ‘what do I want to say’ immediately be above message came to me loud and clear.
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