Flute Center presents Flute Unscripted with Caity Massoud, featuring Christopher Lee! In this Flute Unscripted interview, Altus Artist Christopher Lee shares more about the role that the flute has played in his life. From the late start on the instrument to his heart attack and health scare at the 2018 NFA Convention, Chris found himself turning to music to find purpose and connect with others. Previously published in January 2023. — Flute Unscripted Online ☆ Website: https://flutecenter.com/pag...
Sep 08, 2023•27 min
Flute Center presents Flute Unscripted with Caity Massoud, featuring Ebonee Thomas! In this Flute Unscripted interview, Burkart Artist Ebonee Thomas shares all of her piccolo tips and her secrets for staying in shape on the instrument even when she is on the go with a busy schedule. The Assistant Professor of Flute at the University of Missouri Kansas City Conservatory talks more about what excites her about shaping the next generation of young flutists and the lessons she tries to pass down to ...
Sep 01, 2023•18 min
Flute Center presents Flute Unscripted with Caity Massoud, featuring Amy Porter. Amy Porter sits down with Caity Massoud for her second Flute Unscripted interview. This time, Amy talks more about her string of performances of the Lukas Foss Renaissance Concerto. She also opens up about her mentors, her students, and all that goes into defining her brand. *Published October 3, 2022. — Flute Unscripted Online ☆ Website: https://flutecenter.com/pages/flute-unscripted ☆ Instagram: https://www.instag...
Aug 25, 2023•32 min
Flute Center presents Flute Unscripted with Caity Massoud, featuring Jasmine Choi! In this Flute Unscripted interview, Jasmine Choi delves into the new creative outlets she discovered during the height of the pandemic and how she manages to juggle all of her commitments on a daily basis. Jasmine also shares the personal history she has with her first gold flute, Brannen #3040, and the ways it was like a friend to her through her formative years Previously published on September 22, 2022. — Flute...
Aug 18, 2023•23 min
Flute Center presents Flute Unscripted with Caity Massoud, featuring Matthias Ziegler. Matthias Ziegler, one of the world’s most versatile artists, talks about what makes his approach to performing on low flutes so unique. In this interview, Matthias shares more about the realities of touring with low flutes, why he enjoys collaborating with flute maker Eva Kingma , and how he has stayed true to his voice over the years to build a unique and remarkable career. *Published June 23, 2022. — Flute U...
Aug 11, 2023•24 min
Flute Center presents Flute Unscripted with Caity Massoud, featuring Sir James and Lady Galway. In this interview, the Galways take a moment to share their fond memories of William Bennett and how he directly influenced Sir James. The Galway Flute Festival is gearing up for its 33rd year and the Galways talk about what they are looking forward to most this summer when they see friends, both old and new. Galway Flute Festival: https://galwayflutefestival.com/ Previously published on May 17, 202...
Aug 07, 2023•30 min
Flute Center presents Flute Unscripted with Caity Massoud, featuring Bonita Boyd. In this interview, Bonita Boyd shares more about Joseph Mariano’s influence on her artistry. She also explains how a teacher’s unwavering support is the secret to student confidence and success. Previously published on May 12, 2022. — Flute Unscripted Online ☆ Website: https://flutecenter.com/pages/flute-unscripted ☆ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flutecenterofny/?hl=en ☆ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Fl...
Jul 28, 2023•33 min
Flute Center of New York presents Flute Unscripted with Caity Massoud, featuring Lorna McGhee. “There’s enough noise in the world. We don’t need any more noise. But you can never have enough stories!” Lorna shares this sentiment in her interview with Caity Massoud as the two take a look at her trajectory as an artist. In this Flute Unscripted episode, Lorna traces her musical roots back to the Bennett family and shares how an emphasis on expression, sound, and character has shaped her as a music...
Jul 21, 2023•30 min
Flute Center of New York presents Flute Unscripted with Caity Massoud, featuring Eva Kingma. From her shop in the Netherlands, Eva Kingma shares more about how her upbringing led her on the path to becoming a flute maker. She expands upon how she has evolved as a maker and why she strongly believes in holding the production of low flutes to high standards. Shop Eva Kingma Flutes *Previously published on 3/8/2022 — Flute Unscripted Online ☆ Website: https://flutecenter.com/pages/flute-unscripted ...
Jul 14, 2023•26 min
Flute Center of New York presents Flute Unscripted with Caity Massoud, featuring Mary Matthews & Nicole Chamberlain. Mary and Nicole are kindred spirits and this joint interview highlights why they work so well together. Watch the two share more about their new method book, "Beatboxing and Beyond: An Essential Method for the 21st Century Flutist" and talk about why they feel that new music should be approachable and accessible to all. *Previously published on 1/4/2022 — Flute Unscripted Onli...
Jul 07, 2023•39 min
Flute Center of New York presents Flute Unscripted with Caity Massoud, featuring Lillian Burkart. Lillian Burkart didn’t always know she was going to become a flute and piccolo maker, but she had a passion for innovation and followed her heart. In this interview, she shares more about her career path and the inspiration behind the Burkart sound. Lillian also talks more about what it takes to be a part of the Burkart team and what she likes to do for fun to unwind! Shop Burkart Flutes at the Flut...
Jun 30, 2023•24 min
Flute Center of New York presents Flute Unscripted with Caity Massoud, featuring Nina Assimakopoulos. Nina Assimakopoulos shares the surprising reason she chose the flute as an instrument and how her relationship with the flute has evolved over the years. She also delves into the details on how grant writing has led to the funding of her adventurous projects, including climbing with her flute up the Mace in Sedona, AZ and submerging a flute underwater for the Hydrology Project. *Previously publi...
Jun 23, 2023•34 min
Flute Center of New York presents Flute Unscripted with Caity Massoud, featuring Paula Robinson. Nothing is off limits in this riveting conversation between Paula Robison and Caity Massoud. The icon shares more about her childhood during the McCarthy era and how her passion for all mediums influences her as an artist. Tune in to this memorable talk to hear how Paula Robison paved the way for other women soloists and continues to be a trailblazer. *Previously published on October 19, 2021 – Flute...
Jun 16, 2023•44 min
Flute Center of New York presents Flute Unscripted with Caity Massoud, featuring Joann Soh. Tune in to listen to Joanna sharing about how her failures of the past led to her success today as JustAnotherFlutist. Joanna's followers love her approachable, fun personality and she candidly describes what it is like to be a part of such a supportive online community. Flute Unscripted Online ☆ Website: https://flutecenter.com/pages/flute-unscripted ☆ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flutecenterofny...
Jun 09, 2023•50 min
Flute Center of New York presents Flute Unscripted with Caity Massoud, featuring James Hall. Flutist James Hall has enjoyed a varied and impressive career as an international soloist, chamber and orchestral musician, and teacher. *Previously published on September 16, 2021 -- Flute Unscripted Online ☆ Website: https://flutecenter.com/pages/flute-unscripted ☆ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flutecenterofny/?hl=en ☆ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FluteCenterOfNewYork/ ☆ Contact: https://f...
Jun 02, 2023•23 min
Flute Center of New York presents Flute Unscripted with Caity Massoud, featuring Rasika Shekar. Known and loved for her endearingly honest voice and soulful playing, Indo-American singer, flautist and composer Rasika Shekar’s music is a vibrant confluence of diverse musical worlds, rooted in Indian classical music. Her distinctive sound as a singer and flautist has led her to an impressive list of collaborations including John McLaughlin, AR Rahman, Shankar Mahadevan, Shankar Ehsaan Loy, Ustad G...
May 19, 2023•31 min
Flute Center of New York presents Flute Unscripted with Caity Massoud, featuring Emily Pecoraro Brooklyn/Queens-based saxophonist and woodwind doubler Emily Pecoraro is known for her work in divergent ventures across the musical spectrum. In addition to her creative pursuits, Emily has played in a dozen Broadway pit orchestras and touring Broadway productions, and has twice been a chair holder in the orchestra for The Christmas Spectacular featuring the Radio City Rockettes. *Published July 13, ...
May 12, 2023•29 min
Flute Center of New York presents Flute Unscripted with Caity Massoud, featuring Gary Schocker One of the greatest flutists of his generation, Gary Schocker is also a pianist, harpist, prolific composer and a talented teacher. Schocker made his professional debut as a flutist at the age of 15, appearing as soloist with both the Philadelphia Orchestra and the New York Philharmonic, thus establishing a name for himself even before attending The Juilliard School and winning numerous prestigious com...
May 05, 2023•30 min
Flute Center of New York presents Flute Unscripted with Caity Massoud, featuring Noemi Gyori. Hungarian flutist Noemi Gyori shares what it was like to complete a doctoral degree at the Royal Academy of Music while maintaining a competitive performance career. She also discusses how motherhood impacts her playing and makes her a more versatile flutist. *originally published June 22, 2021 -- Flute Unscripted Online ☆ Website: https://flutecenter.com/pages/flute-unscripted ☆ Instagram: https://www....
Apr 28, 2023•36 min
International soloist Viviana Guzman has overcome numerous obstacles in her life, from spending her childhood in a full body cast to recently recovering from a catastrophic car accident. She shares more about how she views these hardships as blessings and opportunities to learn and grow through the healing power of music. -- Flute Unscripted Online ☆ Website: https://flutecenter.com/pages/flute-unscripted ☆ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flutecenterofny/?hl=en ☆ Facebook: https://www.faceb...
Apr 25, 2023•30 min
Flute Center of New York presents Flute Unscripted with Caity Massoud, featuring Carlos Malta. Watch Carlos Malta discuss how his practicing methods have changed over the years and what it was like to perform with the Dave Matthews Band! -- Flute Unscripted Online ☆ Website: https://flutecenter.com/pages/flute-unscripted ☆ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flutecenterofny/?hl=en ☆ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FluteCenterOfNewYork/ ☆ Contact: https://flutecenter.com/pages/contact-us-1 – ...
Apr 21, 2023•35 min
Flute Center of New York presents Flute Unscripted with Caity Massoud, featuring Elizabeth Rowe. Listen to Caity Massoud interview Elizabeth Rowe, professional coach, teacher, social justice advocate, public speaker and principal flutist with the Boston Symphony Orchestra. -- Flute Unscripted Online ☆ Website: https://flutecenter.com/pages/flute-unscripted ☆ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flutecenterofny/?hl=en ☆ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FluteCenterOfNewYork/ ☆ Contact: https://f...
Apr 14, 2023•40 min
Flute Center of New York presents Flute Unscripted with Caity Massoud, featuring Cobus du Toit. Cobus delves into why he is so passionate about teaching and creating a sense of community. Listen to him explore topics including wellness, performance anxiety, and humanitarian efforts that are important to him. Previously released on May 28, 2021. -- Flute Unscripted Online ☆ Website: https://flutecenter.com/pages/flute-unscripted ☆ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flutecenterofny/?hl=en ☆ Face...
Apr 07, 2023•42 min
Flute Center of New York presents Flute Unscripted with Caity Massoud, featuring Jennifer Grim. Jennifer didn't always know she was going to pursue a career in music; on this video episode of Flute Unscripted, listen to her discuss the moment she chose to go for it and build the career of her dreams. Previously published on May 7, 2021. — Flute Unscripted Online ☆ Website: https://flutecenter.com/pages/flute-unscripted ☆ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flutecenterofny/?hl=en ☆ Facebook: htt...
Mar 24, 2023•37 min
Flute Center of New York presents Flute Unscripted with Caity Massoud, featuring Adam Sadberry . Watch Adam talk about his mentors, the importance of representation in classical music, and what it was like to get the call to play for the Lion King motion picture soundtrack! * Previously published on April 27, 2021* - Flute Unscripted Online ☆ Website: https://flutecenter.com/pages/flute-unscripted ☆ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flutecenterofny/?hl=en ☆ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/...
Mar 17, 2023•34 min
Linda Chesis, renowned flutist and professor at the Manhattan School of Music, shares more about overcoming performance anxiety and how it almost made her quit playing the flute altogether as a young flutist. She elaborates on how she draws upon her past experiences to help her students find their own unique path and talks more about her interest in art history informing her multidisciplinary performances. - Flute Unscripted Online ☆ Website: https://flutecenter.com/pages/flute-unscripted ☆ Inst...
Mar 14, 2023•30 min
Flute Center of New York presents Flute Unscripted with Caity Massoud, featuring Kaori Fujii. Kaori talks about her childhood in Tokyo and her journey to becoming a prize-winning flutist and philanthropist. She gives some insight into what it takes to be the Founder and President/CEO of her non-profit, Music Beyond. *Previously Published on 4/19/2021 -- Flute Unscripted Online ☆ Website: https://flutecenter.com/pages/flute-unscripted ☆ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flutecenterofny/?hl=en ...
Mar 10, 2023•51 min
Flute Center of New York presents Flute Unscripted with Caity Massoud, featuring Eric Lamb. Previously recorded on May 13, 2021. Eric Lamb discusses his path to becoming the artist he is today. From his start in the International Contemporary Ensemble to his solo performances of 17th and 18th-century repertoire, Eric shares why he has never been afraid to think outside of the box and follow his heart. Flute Unscripted Online ☆ Website: https://flutecenter.com/pages/flute-unscripted ☆ Instagram: ...
Mar 03, 2023•35 min
Flute Center of New York presents Flute Unscripted with Caity Massoud, featuring Marc Grauwels. Marc covers a range of topics, from balancing and parenting during the pandemic to finding your unique musical voice. - Flute Unscripted Online ☆ Website: https://flutecenter.com/pages/flute-unscripted ☆ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flutecenterofny/?hl=en ☆ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FluteCenterOfNewYork/ ☆ Contact: https://flutecenter.com/pages/contact-us-1 – Be sure to like, turn not...
Mar 03, 2023•38 min
Flute Center of New York presents Flute Unscripted with Caity Massoud, featuring Ian Anderson. Ian Anderson discusses his relationship with the flute over the years and his plans for the future of live music. [Recorded on March 15, 2021] -- Like and Subscribe so you never miss an episode! Flute Unscripted is available on iTunes, Libsyn, Soundcloud, Spotify, Youtube or Google Play: https://mailchi.mp/970b4e34602b/flute... Find your flute at the Flute Center: https://flutecenter.com/ Shop flute sh...
Feb 24, 2023•57 min
