Updates and Announcements

There are a few new things about my site, most obviously, it looks different.  I was playing in internet/editing land and came upon a new look that lets me do more things that I want to with my site, so I took a leap and changed it all.  There might be some things missing, or … Continue reading Updates and Announcements

Luciano Berio

This month (and year so far) I’ve been focusing on practicing, building consistent practice habits, finding exercises and a routine that keeps me at the top of my game technically, and also creatively. To that end, I’ve been playing Berio’s Sequenza I for solo flute. I find it extremely valuable to do some research about … Continue reading Luciano Berio

Happy New Year!

Why hello internet, it's been a while, I'm glad you're still here.  I'll try to keep in touch better in the coming year. First new recording: Shame for speaking alto flutist by Jesse Diener-Bennett Second, some reflection on the new year.  As I was thinking about 2015, I was also (inevitably) thinking about 2014, and … Continue reading Happy New Year!

Improv Project – Day 11

Today, I improvised in the style of Mozart's GM flute concerto, Mvt. 2.  I did something inspired by Mozart, using some of his themes, to try and get a better grip on what I'm working on.  This is a interesting way to practice that puts me in the composer's shoes for a minute.  It makes … Continue reading Improv Project – Day 11

Improv Project – Day 6

Today, I cut loose, finally just recording something I created with no limitations, no boundaries, no inspiration but what I'm feeling in the moment.  This is the first time I've done a free improv (with the intention of other people hearing it) in quite a while, and I'm still a little rusty. So here's my Day … Continue reading Improv Project – Day 6