We had the opportunity to ask Jessica a few questions. Check out her thoughts on preparing for auditions, performing with Yo-yo Ma and Wynton Marsalis, as well as advice for upcoming flutists. 1. Currently Principal flute of the Charleston Symphony Orchestra in South Carolina and former Principal of the Maryland Symphony Orchestra, how did you […]

We had the opportunity to ask Jill a few questions. Take a look at her thoughts on balancing a teaching & performing career, advantages to teaching at a college as well as advice for upcoming flutists.  1. Last year marked your 25th Anniversary of teaching at UC Santa Barbara. In honor of that, the UC […]

We had the opportunity to ask Joanie a few questions. Take a look at her thoughts on approaching rehearsals, her greatest influence, as well as advice for upcoming flutists. 1. How did you get involved in Irish music and how would you recommend someone to get involved who is interested but hasn’t had any exposure […]

We had the opportunity to ask Laurel a few questions. Take a look at her thoughts on teaching talented students, the Suzuki Method, as well as advice for upcoming flutists. 1. How did you achieve such a high level in the Suzuki Teaching Method and what was involved? After finishing graduate school and my internship […]

We had the opportunity to ask Marc a few questions. Take a look at his thoughts on the recording process, preparing for an audition and/or competition as well as advice for upcoming flutists. 1. What is the most valuable lesson that the flute has taught you?  First of all, modesty as well as trying to reach […]