In The News

So a couple of years ago when Martin Rokeach and I casually talked about how wonderful it would be for him to write me a concerto and for me to perform his concerto, I had no idea it would set that exact scenario into motion. This past March 18,2016, I had the privilege and pleasure … Read More

My colleague Dana Putnam Fonteneau wrote a brilliant blog that she ended up turning into a book. I highly recommend the book. It reminded me of a workshop my colleague Michelle Kunz (www.michellekunz.com and I gave 2 years ago called “The Self Map of a Musician” Michelle and I are both Body Mapping instructors and … Read More

My colleague Dana Putnam Fonteneau posted a blog a few weeks ago titled: “Your Career Is What you Create it to Be: 5 Things I Wish I’d Known When I Graduated from Music School.” She has since turned this blog into a book. https://www.amazon.in/Its-Not-Just-About-Gig/dp/1532944950 You need to read her brilliant blog turned into book because … Read More

June 16-21, 2015 I’ll be teaching pre conference lessons, moderating a somatic panel, and teaching on a master class at the Sixth Andover Educator Biennial Conference. For registration information and to sign up to study with me (if you are an Andover Educator Trainee) during the pre conference sessions please visit: www.bodymap.org

I’m excited to be playing with Opera Parallèle for their production of Dead Man Walking in both San Francisco and Santa Monica. The San Francisco performances got rave reviews in the San Francisco Classical Voice. Santa Monica: WHERE: Broad Stage, Santa Monica WHEN: 7:30 p.m., March 7, 2015, 2 p.m., March 8, 2015 Opera Parallèle … Read More

I’m thrilled to be again be joining my colleagues Jim Brody and Ed Bilanchone at the University of Colorado at Boulder’s Summer Alexander Residential Course. July 13-18, 2015 This is a wonderful workshop that permits attendees have group Alexander Technique classes, take private Alexander lessons and experience the beauty of Boulder and the surrounding area. … Read More

Summerflute this year will be back at the beautiful campus of Columbus State University in Columbus, Georgia. Compelling performances are ones where the people involved are thinking more about musical intentions and less about themselves and the mistakes they make. As a performer or a listener, I want to be drawn into the music. I … Read More

I’m looking forward to joining my colleagues Rena Urso-Trapani and Miles Graber. We’ll be performing Blister and Wow by Daniel Felsenfeld on Friday August 8 at 2:45 on the “Trios Anyone” concert in the Marquette Ballroom. Rena and I will also be performing on Thurs. morning at 10:30 in the Grand Ballroom. “And Then There … Read More

June 29-July 3, 2014 Schwob School of Music   In 2014, Summerflute will be held at the beautiful Schwob School of Music at Columbus State University in Columbus, Georgia. In a fun, creative and supportive atmosphere, flutists have an unprecedented opportunity to learn through the combination of the Body Mapping course, What Every Flutist Needs to Know … Read More