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The Legal Quandaries of Music and AI

This is the second in a series of articles on the impact AI is having…

Inside the Library of Congress Flute Vault

This is the first in an ongoing series of articles FQ will be doing in…

Illustration by CDD20
The Banned Played On: Composers Persevering in Times of Strife

Imagine a world where music is silenced—a notion that seems impossible, as music has always…

Lotus flower by Jason Leung
Voices Unveiled: Iran’s Overlooked Female Composers

Iran’s cultural landscape experienced a seismic shift in 1979 when the country transformed from a…

By Enrique Macias
The Lone Star State’s Vibrant Flute Community

Saddle up for the 2024 NFA Convention, happening deep in the heart of Texas at…

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Hal Ide: Flutist. Painter. Philanthropist.

The Donor Spotlight series recognizes those who have made significant contributions to the National Flute…

by geralt
Re-Visiting the Pedagogy of Vibrato

Over the past decade, I’ve had the privilege to study with many great flute players.…

Atlanta by Alteredsnaps
Announcing the 2025 National Flute Association Convention: Unity and Universal Oneness

We are thrilled to bring our flute community together in the vibrant city of Atlanta,…

Computer by Junior Teixeira
Making Sense of Technology: Using AI for Teaching

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a hot topic, with people discussing both its potential positive and…

Stephanie Lafayette – Powwow, Pine Ridge Reservation, SD; Oglala Lakota College graduation powwow, traditional mens dance and costume. Via Flickr / https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/
Connecting with Neighbors: A Preview of the Lakota Composer Collaboration

At the 2024 NFA Convention in Austin, Texas, flutist Claire James and percussionist/pianist Dana LeVan,…

FusionFlute: Interviews with Five 2024 Convention Thursday Night Opening Gala Performers

The western flute stands out as one of the few classical instruments that has seamlessly…