We had the opportunity to ask Hannah a few questions. Check out her thoughts on qualities that are essential for musical excellence, preparation for auditions as well as advice for upcoming flutists. 1. What qualities do you think are most essential to musical excellence? Musical excellence, in my opinion, requires both...

We had the opportunity to ask Julian a few questions. Check out his thoughts on preparing for competitions and his typical practice routine, as well as advice for upcoming flutists. 1. What is the most valuable lesson the flute (or music) has taught you? Be yourself. There’s no “correct” way to play a...

We had the opportunity to ask Adrianne a few questions. Check out her thoughts on studying with Robert Willoughby and Thomas Nyfenger, performing in two different styles of music, as well as advice for upcoming flutists. 1. As a student of both Robert Willoughby and Thomas Nyfenger, What were your...

We had the opportunity to ask Noémi a few questions. Check out her thoughts on preparing for competitions, performing rarely played concerti as well as advice for upcoming flutists. 1. What does a typical practice session look like for you?  In the past years, especially since I have become a mother,...