Getting to Know Your Breathing for Flute Playing - Part 3
About Getting to Know Your Breathing for Flute Playing - Part 3
Have you ever wondered how your breathing works for flute playing? Breathing is a natural part of life, effortless and efficient, easily adapting to the task at hand. Playing the flute can be just as efficient and effortless without resorting to overblowing, running out of air, and using excess muscle tension. Explore how we are designed to breathe and clarify any misconceptions you may have. Find out how you can learn to inhale and exhale efficiently and confidently to achieve the beautiful tone, phrasing, vibrato, and articulation that you want.
Learning Objectives
- Increase your awareness of your breathing and release unnecessary tension for efficient, coordinated breathing.
- Learn the anatomy of your airways, lungs, diaphragm, ribs, spine and other essential muscles in breathing.
- Discover how to improve your breathing to give you more confidence and ease.
Apply to your flute playing and notice the difference!
Join Ruth Kasckow and Keith Underwood as they guide you through the world of effortless and efficient breathing in this interactive, informative, and fun workshop!
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When
Single 90-min live online session.
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Ruth Kasckow
Flutist Ruth Kasckow is a frequent performer in orchestras, chamber music ensembles, and solo recitals throughout Southern California.
Keith Underwood
Renowned flutist and educator Keith Underwood has been an active flutist in New York musical life for three decades. Underwood serves on the faculties of Mannes School of Music, New York University and Queens College. Each year he travels internationally to Japan, Mexico, Italy, Brazil and London to teach workshops and perform.
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