...or, mistakes I made so that you don't have to.

Béla Bartók, renowned composer and musicologist, once famously said, “Competitions are for horses, not artists.” Is he right?

What do we do when students go back to square one?

For students aiming for a well-rounded musical education with measurable progress, the RCM program is an excellent option.

Music teachers use the tortoise & hare story to illustrate two different types of practicers. But did you know a cat has both of them beat?

If you are thinking about signing up for a trial lesson (or if you are a parent interested in learning more), this article is for you!...

Are private lessons right for your family? Here are some things to consider.

For a musician, the line separating work from everyday life is often blurry. Whether it's practicing, blogging, scheduling, preparing for...

If you're a flute player and a Disney fan, chances are you're familiar with the movie "Cinderella" for the scene where Cinderella's evil...

Recently, I sent out a poll to my musician friends asking them to rank a list of ensemble faux-pas from most to least offensive. 20...

On Saturday, March 4th, I gave a solo recital for my family, friends, and students. I'll be sharing 6 questions that I used to evaluate...

I cried in my first flute lesson. It wasn't my teacher's fault at all. She had given me an etude that was just outside my abilities at...

As a young teacher, one of the things I learned very quickly is that it is not enough to tell a student what to practice - I must also...

Parents often ask me if they should buy or rent their child's first instrument. Though every family's situation is unique, here are some...

The fall and winter months are a time of reflection and gratitude. As the year comes to a close and I consider all that has changed in...

When you think about your high school years, what comes to mind? For me, it's music. My high school had a robust music program that...

Back when I was working at the La Jolla Music Society, I had the privilege of attending an open sound check with the Jazz at Lincoln...

My name is Katie and I'm a professional flutist based in San Diego. I love teaching, I love writing, and I love playing my instrument -...