Providing a Positive Environment
What’s the ideal learning situation for students? How do your actions as a teacher affect learning outcomes? Is there one right way to teach effectively?
read moreThe Building Blocks of Great Flute Playing
Before you get in too deep, there are a few things to take care of as a beginner flutist. Breathing, for one. Oh yeah, and there’s tone and body position, too. Read more to find out how these three building blocks lay the foundation for flute success.
read moreIdaho All-State Music Auditions 2014 – CONGRATS!
Huge shoutout to all the students who tried out for All-State this year – I couldn’t be more proud of you!
read moreBSU Honor Flute Choir and Masterclass
School’s back in session, so that means it’s time for Honor Flute Choir! Big flutes, small flutes, C flutes, we’ve got it all. Also, we had a special guest conductor this year who gave a fantastic flute masterclass, and I was lucky enough to be able to play for her.
read moreSummer 2014: BSU Chamber Music Camp
Back in Boise, and it’s time for the BSU Chamber Music Camp! I got the chance to work with a bunch of great flute players, and along with learning a ton, we had so much fun!
read moreWelcome!
Hello! Welcome to my new artist website! My blog posts are designed to keep you up to date on my teaching and performing activities – basically anything important going on in my flute life. I’m excited to be at Boise State University getting my master’s degree in flute performance, and I know that possibilities are everywhere when it comes to creating, collaborating, and sharing music. Explore the site, let me know what you think, and stay tuned for more posts in the future!
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