Is Improvisation Only for Jazz Musicians? 

It’s often presented as an either/or option in education. Do you want to learn Jazz or Classical… pick one or the other. But what about both, neither or something in-between?

It took me a long time to figure out what…

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My Experience with In-Ear Monitors as a Flutist

Flute players rarely perform with in-ear monitors. Most of the time we play fully acoustic, or into a standing mic. In an all acoustic environment with a generally calm audience the naked ear works best; but if you find yourself…

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Are Classical Musicians Creative?

I don’t mean this question to be inflammatory, but more provocative. For years being raised in classical training if you asked me about creativity I would have told you that classical musicians aren’t creative, they’re technicians. When I said that…

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