Akilah Kidd,

Have you heard about the recession that economists are predicting to begin in 2021? Read more about it here. What are you doing to prepare and add stability to your musical journey and life in general during this time?

The first inspirational figure I’d like to highlight is Jade Simmons. Mrs. Simmons, is a classically trained pianist, inspirational speaker, author, podcast host, wife, mother, and much more. She is changing not only the music world, but fields across many disciplines....

This past weekend, I attended the Mid-South Flute Society's annual flute festival in Memphis. American composer and flutist Valerie Coleman was the guest artist this year. Always an exciting performer and clinician to listen to, her presentations at the festival this w...

Recently, I attended SphinxConnect in Detroit, MI. So many wonderful programs and program ideas were shared during this dynamic convening. Nonie Hsu, a former colleague of mine from the University of Michigan, discussed the launching of "Classical Music Network -...

There are two things to remember that will substantially help ease your nerves:

• Nerves are actually great, if you think of them from the right point of view. They show that you care about doing a great job!

• You are NOT alone! Most people are nervous when they...

Here are 4 of my favorite resources in no particular order:

*Amy Porter - Professor of Flute, University of Michigan

Here are some exercises and advice from her website.

Also check out the interviews and downloads!

*Student Loan Show - financial advice website specifical...

Do you find yourself slipping into the abyss of “No Practice World” during breaks from school? Breaks are the perfect time to refine your musicianship and lay foundations that are somewhat harder to do when you are faced with the time constraints that school often impo...

As professor of flute at the Paris Conservatoire from 1893 until his death in 1908, French flutist and conductor Claude-Paul Taffanel was the founder of the French Flute School. The French Flute School, which was characterized by lightness of tone and vibrato, played a...