Have you ever considered… Why you play your classical music the way that you do? (And who decides these ‘style rules’ anyway?) Why one type of playing is valued over another in the music conservatory (by the way, who decides what is ‘proper’?) Why there are so many recordings of musicians performing the same pieces […]
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What I Do as a Flautist When World Events Seem Overwhelming
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 How to Play Tango Flute in London with Dr. Jessica Quiñones
Saturday, 21 November 2015 Learn How to Play Tango Flute in London A one-day flute workshop with Dr. Jessica Quiñones 10am-4pm Venue: All Flutes Plus The Warren Room 60-61 Warren St, London W1T 5NZ Cost: £65 Description: If you have always wanted to explore playing tango music in the way you imagine it’s heard in […]
The Letter I’d Write to my Teenage-Self About Being a Musician, 20 Years Later
Hello, my whimsical, hopeful, fresh-faced girl. Since I have your attention for a moment, let me whisper in your ear 10 truths that will be your own only after you leave all those music degree programmes. Keep them near. 1) Your flute teacher –at every stage– matters. Really matters. This person will be like a […]
The Top 10 Online Tango Resources to Check Out if You Want to Play Tango Music Better Than Ever
By now you might have found out that unless you venture to Buenos Aires, resources for playing/ finding tango music scores can be slim-pickings-sorry-charlie if you don’t know where to look. That’s why I am thrilled to help. Here are my all-time top 10 (in no particular order) http://www.todotango.com This bilingual website allows you to to view many […]