Written by Miyazawa Emerging Artist, Dr. Shannon Lotti When I started my undergraduate degree, I thought I understood what it meant to practice. I knew it was important, I knew I was expected to spend several hours a day in the practice room, and I was fully prepared to put...

Written by Miyazawa Emerging Artist, Ethan Nylander Do you think everyone experiences performance anxiety? I do. It’s easy to look at successful musicians who have confident stage presence and long lists of accolades and think they just don’t struggle with that. Perhaps people look at me, having won prizes in...

Written by Miyazawa Emerging Artist, Joseph Geary For many aspiring professional flautists, studying at a conservatoire is a long-held dream. It is where talent meets dedication, where musicians are surrounded by peers who share the same commitment, and where the next stage of artistic development begins. While the reality of conservatoire...