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When Sound Became Too Much to Bear

I’ll never forget the day it started. I sat down in my chair in the orchestra pit and warmed up as usual for a minute or two. Everyone...

Freelancing and Covid-19

As a freelance flutist finishing my first 12 month maternity in the times of covid I can certainly say, the challenges abound! I had...

Career vs. Family - How do we Strike the Balance?

On October 19, 2018 my world changed forever. My husband, Luke and I became parents that day when our beautiful daughter Violet was...

Preparing for Your Undergraduate Flute Lesson

Following these simple steps will help you get the most from your flute lessons. One of the biggest challenges of teaching undergraduate...

“Shame Triggers” that Come with a Career in Music

With the end of the orchestra season approaching, it seems the appropriate time to take stock of the past year. Personally, I felt a...

The Truth About Why I Became a Musician

When I think back to my earliest recollection of a connection or pull to music, I don’t think of my first piano lessons or even picking...