Have you heard of the Body Blade? It looks deceptively easy, but if you have any muscle weakness you’ll be shocked how difficult it is to control. This is an excellent tool for activating the weak muscles of the rotate cuff which can be especially painful in musicians such as flutists, guitarists, string players and pianists. Start out with 5 sets of 5 repetitions and gradually Continue Reading →
When I was in the Nashville Youth Symphony in high school, a fellow flutist had these beautiful rings I commented on and to my amazement she told me: “oh, I have double jointed fingers. These rings help prevent my fingers from flying backwards if I play too fast.” Say what?? So I looked into it and through the years I have recommended these beautiful rings to Continue Reading →
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Whew! I have been traveling so much, there has been no time for updating, sorry!  This last week I was blessed to have been invited to present at Stephen F. Austin University in Nacadoches, TX. I gave a flute masterclass, a recital, two Music Strong workshops and a presentation on being a musician in the military. It was a wonderful trip and I had a great Continue Reading →
Have you seen my latest article up on FluteFocus.com? There is a plethora of valueable information and articles up on this site, be you a flutist or not. Here is a sneak peak at my latest article, which you can view in its entirety here: http://www.flutefocus.com/Health/keep-it-simple.html In it, I discuss the basic principles in designing a workout program. K.I.S.S. Keep It Simple (Stupid) From the article: Continue Reading →