“Beyond Borders” was the Convention Theme for 2023
I just returned from Phoenix, Arizona, my hometown, where I attended the 51st Annual National Flute Association (NFA) Convention. It was inspiring!! I kept thinking to myself, “I can’t wait to go home and practice.” It was fun to see old flute friends, hear extremely talented performers, talk with other teachers, and attend masterclasses and recitals all day and all night long.
I also came away with so many fantastic ideas to incorporate into my teaching studio. I took pages and pages of notes. For today, here are 10 gems I want to share, not in any particular order:
- Where do your head and your heart combine?
- Stand tall so you don’t collapse the air space.
- Once you start living the music, accept it and there won’t be time or space to be anxious.
- Be in the moment.
- Always strive for a good tone.
- Don’t second guess yourself.
- Have the conviction that you are sharing the best you have at that moment in time on the stage.
- Create something better than the day before.
- Silence is critical.
- Never compromise the feeling of the music.
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