I was taught this wind version of the Box Breath by Laura Dwyer, a fabulous flutist in the St. Louis area. Also known as the Navy Seal breathing technique, the Box Breath is calming and energizing at the same time. Students who try it find it effective in calming nerves before tests or auditions. Practice the… Continue reading The Modified Box Breath
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Tips For Better Performances
No one can take away our musicality. Reeds may fail. Technical slip-ups are common. We might trip. Distractions are everywhere! But musicality is internal. So focus on musicality. No one can mess with musicality. Pour over and study harmony. Practice shaping every phrase. Be concerned with beauty and artistry. WHAT ELSE WE CAN CONTROL 1)… Continue reading Tips For Better Performances
