Flute Fashion. By Mimi Stillman
Some of the greatest music for flute is in works that were performed by the Ballets Russes, the ballet company
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Lifestyle
When Less is More. By Jennifer Borkowski
When I first began studying music with extended techniques, what struck me was their sheer physicality. It seemed even more
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Building a Brand. by Fluterscooter
The first thing every flutist always asks me is “How did you come up with Fluterscooter bags?” Then, the conversation
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Food for Thought
Putting words to flute music was something I learned early from Jeffrey Khaner, when we replaced phrases in Copland’s Duo
Read MoreYoga for Flutists: by Fluterscooter
Recently I had the opportunity to meet and work with New York City based flutist turned yogi, Nicole Newman, founder
Read MoreHappy, Healthy Hands: by Beverly Hawkins
Technology, laptops and handheld devices have changed the demands on everyone’s hands. Add being a flutist and you can quickly experience some discomfort. Relax! There is a lot you can do to navigate non-flute related tasks by having your arms, hands, shoulders and neck, work smarter, not harder!
Read MoreBETA BLOCKERS: stage fright cure or unfair advantage?
A 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.
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