Dr. Jessica Quiñones, flute player
International flautist & flute teacher in Cornwall, UK, near Truro - Dr. Jessica Quiñones
Glassworksby Philip Glassperformed by Cheap Date and Kevos “Philip Glass’s propulsive, extrovert minimalism has made him one of the most popular living composers, a reputation reinforced by his hit film music (Koyaanisqatsi, The Hours), his collaborations with rock icons (The Low Symphony after David Bowie), and his critically acclaimed theatre works (Einstein on the Beach). Glassworks, for an […]
You’re invited! An upcoming Summery flute recital in Truro, Cornwall, UK. 20TH JUNE 2023 with Jessica Quinones on flute, Mark Eden (guitar) and Paul Comeau (piano). Truro Cathedral, Cathedral Close, Truro, TR1 2FQ Tel: 01872 276782 7th annual Lunchtime Concert Series, 1:10pm, FREE entry. With newly composed music by Chris Stell of the Eden Stell […]
“What am I doing wrong here?” said Geoff, a 70-year-old learner of the flute. Clutching a well-worn copy of Trevor Wye’s famous ‘Tone Practice Book’, he grumbled with frustration: “It seems like no matter how many long tones I do, I really don’t hear much improvement in my sound!” It was our first lesson together […]
Quick Question: What are your top 10 personal ‘cure-alls’? Below are my little ‘go to’ for pockets of pleasure: 1. The aroma of yellow buttery dahl from a Bombay café 2. Wearing turquoise anything 3. A cumbia bass-line that beckons a groove 4. Roger Federer in all-white 5. A quirky foxglove 6. Speeding around the Cornish coast […]
4 Flutes Flute Day 2017 with guest teacher Jessica Quiñones 4Flutes is an independent registered charity set up in 2003 as a continuation for the ideas and previous events of Ruth Ballantyne. The ethos behind 4Flutes is to bring to the southwest performers and teachers that would usually only be available in the major British […]
This morning I was woken by a man driving through the streets yelling through a megaphone that he had brooms for sale. This was then followed by another man with another megaphone selling women’s pyjamas. Then the fruit and veg man arrived with his megaphone, and well, I wish you were here to see how […]
It’s a tumultuous world energy right now. News events are happening that have brought me tears and a deep frustration because I just don’t know what to do about it. I can feel small in that sense. I have learned that I have to check-in with myself in order to keep it all in perspective. I do this […]
Learn The Basics of Extended Flute Techniques A workshop given in collaboration with The Cornwall Music Service Trust, The Cornwall Flute Festival and the Truro School. When: Saturday, 3rd December, 2016, 10am-12pm Location: Truro School Music Department, Trennick Lane, Truro TR1 1TH, Cornwall, UK Workshop Description: In this two hour hands-on workshop, Jessica will show you the […]
I’m leading a second Boho Flute Retreat this year in Cornwall… and you’re invited! This retreat is called The Flowing Flautist and is taking place on the 16th-18th of September, 2016. Achieving a state of ‘flow’ is about being ‘in the zone’ and finding the magic in your playing so that you can tap into […]
This step-by-step guide is designed to help you introduce basic improvisation in your lessons and offers a structured framework that can be easily modified for pupils of all levels. (This was originally written for and published on the Trinity College London Music Support Blog in Nov. 2015 here) There is often a core belief amongst students […]