Musicians spend endless hours practicing, but what are we practicing for? In the constant drive to be better, faster, more musical, more in tune, more accurate, more correct, is perfection or progress what we should be striving for? Of course I believe in rigorous technique practice. I do the usual scales, arpeggios, and all mannerContinue reading “Perfection or Progress, Which Should We Strive For?”
Category Archives: Flute Life
Flutist or Flautist? Which is It?
Are you a flutist or a flautist? This has to be the question I am asked most when I meet someone and I tell them that I play flute. It’s funny how much of a controversy the simple issue of what someone who plays flute should be called. Granted, ‘flautist’ may sound more sophisticated thanContinue reading “Flutist or Flautist? Which is It?”
Leaning In for Musicians
I have to admit, I have been ensnared by Sheryl Sandberg’s book, ‘Lean In,’ and the movement inspired by it. But while it is about women and how they are being held back and are holding themselves back, I found a lot of similarities to my own experiences, not only as female, but as aContinue reading “Leaning In for Musicians”
Looking for More Music Blogs
I’m always interested in what other musicians are doing to increase and improve their music-related activities. I’ve found some terrific sites and blogs and have added some new ones to my blogroll am looking for more! If you’ve got a blog or site and think you’d like to be added to the list, please contactContinue reading “Looking for More Music Blogs”
Phoning it in: Practice apps for Smart Phones
It’s amazing what smart phones can do! They not only relay phone calls and email, text messages and Facebook updates, they can also make practicing better and easier. I’ve had a metronome app for awhile (an Android app, nothing against iPhone, just my carrier doesn’t support them) and have enjoyed it immensely. I had beenContinue reading “Phoning it in: Practice apps for Smart Phones”
Inspiring greatness
I was sitting in orchestra rehearsal last week, looking around at all the different people, and thinking about what makes a great musician ‘great.’ Everyone in the orchestra tries hard to play well, to get the notes and entrances right, to satisfy the wishes and directions of the conductor, but probably no one in theContinue reading “Inspiring greatness”
Musical Craft Project
I just finished cutting and pasting the second flute and picc parts for our next orchestra concert. It took about three hours to go through each part, deciding which passages on each instrument were most needed to convey the musical intentions of the composer. Quite presumptuous of me, don’t you think! I haven’t done anythingContinue reading “Musical Craft Project”
Getting paid to play!
Wow! Got my first check from performing with the Sun Shore Symphony Orchestra. It’s not a big check, but it is nice to get paid to play for a change. There are lots of volunteer groups around here, which makes it harder for the people who want and need to get paid for playing. IContinue reading “Getting paid to play!”
Back from the Flute Fair! Amazing!
I’m back home from the 2012 Florida Flute Fair and I think I can say that a good time was had by all. A whole weekend of flute immersion, what a wonderful thing! We are so lucky to have this terrific event here every year. My presentation, Cyberflute: Navigating the Internet was well-attended and wentContinue reading “Back from the Flute Fair! Amazing!”
Building the Flute Choir
I’ve been working on organizing and building a new flute choir, the Tampa Bay Flute Choir. Luckily I have a great partner in this venture, Judy. I would never attempt it alone! I’m directing and she’s managing and it has been a great adventure so far. We’ve got a good start with music after takingContinue reading “Building the Flute Choir”
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