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Teaching Wellness: A Conversation with Janice Ying

Musicians’ Wellness is a topic near and dear to my heart. It’s been exciting to…

The Objective Subjectivity: On Teaching Fundamentals of Musicality to Intermediate Flute Players

“Everything you have within you as a musician will tell you how to phrase Bach.”…

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The Flutist in the Physics Lab: An Intimate Portrait of Dayton C. Miller

In the annals of the flute, there are innovators, virtuosos, and scholars. And then there…

Reimagining the Warmup

A thoughtful new approach from Laura Lentz: a warmup that invites curiosity, discovery, and creative…

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Welcome A-Board: Q&As with the Newest Members of the NFA Board

The NFA’s Board of Directors is made up of an array of talented flutists from…

Convention Spotlight: Julin Cheung

At just 18, Julin Cheung is defining what it means to be a young professional…

By Kseniia Rastvorova
Performing NFA Commissions

The New Music Advisory Committee had the pleasure of interviewing the premiere performers for our…

The Lost Art of Listening: Finding Unity in Sound

Remember? Maybe it was the focused quiet of a practice room, that moment when a…

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The Benefit of Adding Mariachi Techniques to the Classical Flutist’s Repertoire

Have you ever wondered about mariachi and its use of the flute? What is the…

Music Under Hand: Unveiling the Walking Stick Flutes of the Dayton C. Miller Collection

Part 1: The Allure and Context of Walking Stick Flutes Imagine strolling down a bustling…

How to Dress Like a Pro in 2025

Concert attire is undergoing a profound transformation. Whether you’re a student preparing for a recital,…

By Stephen Harlan
Celebrating the Georgia Flute Community at the NFA’s 53rd Annual Convention

An inside look at Atlanta’s vibrant flute community and their exciting events at the NFA’s…