Hypermobility and Flute Playing

Following a presentation on hypermobility, Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, and flute playing from Performance Health Care committee…

Adjust Your Pelvis to Help Free Your Arm Movements and Breathing

Traditional flute pedagogy emphasizes breathing mechanics and arm/hand movements but rarely mentions the pelvis. The…

How Do I Sit?

Flutists customarily stand for lessons, as their teachers are often preparing them for standing performances…

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The Many Benefits of Meditation

A favorite quote from Man’s Search for Meaning by Victor Frankl encapsulates meditation perfectly: “Between…

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Chronic Pain and Diet: Is There a Connection?

Nagging pain has hampered your playing for some time now. You have seen your doctor…

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Rib Movement and Breathing

As flutists, we are very concerned with breathing efficiently and work hard to make sure…

Self-Advocacy Tips for Injured Flutists Seeking Care

As conversations about musicians’ wellness become more prevalent, the need for increased access to musician-specific…

Practicing Compassion: Bringing Compassion to Your Musical Career

It’s not easy to write an article on compassion and our careers in music because,…

The Blessings and Challenges of Navigating the Pandemic

March 2020: We’ll never forget the surreal realization that life as we knew it was…