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What I practice when I'm short on time
I seldom get more than 30 to 60 minutes straight of practice time these days, so here's what I like to prioritize on days where time is...
ewolfreyflutist
Aug 5, 20242 min read


Practice Hacks: Learning a New Piece with Enescu's Cantabile et Presto (Part 1)
In this post, I take a tour through my approach to learning new repertoire. In part two, I show you how I apply this 4-step process to...
ewolfreyflutist
Nov 7, 20223 min read


What I've been up to...
If you've noticed my sporadic posts and been wondering what my day-to-day looks like, this is the post for you! If you're wondering about...
ewolfreyflutist
Oct 18, 20221 min read


Aural Skills Tips for Neurodivergent Learners
I used to think my ear was un-trainable but it turns out my ND brain was making things a little harder than they needed to be and I...
ewolfreyflutist
Feb 15, 20224 min read


Triple Tonguing Tips and Tricks with Kummer
What do cats and triple tonguing have in common? I made this video to help flutists auditioning for All-State in Oklahoma but enjoyed...
ewolfreyflutist
Dec 10, 20211 min read


Interleaved Practicing Info and Resources
If you attended my lightning talk at the NFA Convention, you can find a breakdown of my talk and more resources here! Here's a brief...
ewolfreyflutist
Aug 14, 20212 min read


Playing a wind instrument with TMJ
Are you a wind player with TMJ? Don't know what to do about? Read this post!
ewolfreyflutist
Jun 1, 20215 min read


It's Summer! Now what?
3 Recommendations for how to spend your summer
ewolfreyflutist
May 26, 20212 min read


I'm not sure how yet, but I will (part 3)
The Do's and Don't's when navigating perfectionism with students and the self In part 2 of my series on perfectionism and "I'm not sure...
ewolfreyflutist
Mar 16, 20213 min read


I'm not sure how (yet), but I will (part 2)
"When perfectionism is driving us, shame is riding shotgun, and fear is that annoying back seat driver." -Brené Brown, Daring Greatly I...
ewolfreyflutist
Mar 16, 20213 min read


I'm not sure how, but I will (part 1)
In my 2nd post on perfectionism we're gonna get personal and I'm going talk about how ADHD and perfectionism affect my school work...
ewolfreyflutist
Mar 11, 20214 min read


Perfectionism in the Practice Room: My story
I think most musicians have a hint of perfectionism in them but some of us struggle with it more than others. Why is it so hard to just...
ewolfreyflutist
Mar 8, 20213 min read


Gaining my footing
Maybe start here if you want to know more about why I started this blog? Hey! I'm Elizabeth! And that's me up there, waving at the camera...
ewolfreyflutist
Mar 2, 20212 min read


Just tell me WHY!
Executive function and practicing the things we don't want to. If you don't know what executive function is, executive function accounts...
ewolfreyflutist
Mar 2, 20214 min read


Avoiding Distraction and Maximizing Time in the Practice Room
So much to do in so little time! Sound familiar? Here are a few of my favorite ways to get the most out of a practice session when I'm...
ewolfreyflutist
Aug 6, 20205 min read
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