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…

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 Kan…

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 …

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 fir…

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 …

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 m…

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…

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 episo…

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 st…

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" a…

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. Li…

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 adventurou…

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…

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 onli…

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-un…

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…

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 …

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 Orchest…

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 fluti…

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…

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.in…

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-un…

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 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 Uns…

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…

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 i…

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 4/19/20…

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 af…

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/flutecenterof…

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,…

Welcome to Flute Unscripted, a podcast dedicated to gaining insight into the lives and minds of some of the most famous and influential flutists from all over the world. -- Here’s more about me, your host, Caity Massoud: First and foremost, I’m a flutist. I grew up in New York in a musical family, and was the first to pursue music as a career. I st…

Lew Tabackin got his start in public school in Philadelphia, felt like a misfit studying flute at the Philadelphia Conservatory, and ultimately found his footing after picking up the tenor saxophone. Lew has come a long way and had a varied career since: he graduated, served in the Army from 1962-65, met his wife (jazz pianist Toshiko Akiyoshi), mo…

Judith Mendenhall is the Principal Flutist of the American Ballet Theater Orchestra and is on faculty at Mannes and the Aaron Copland School of Music at Queens College. In 2016, she received the Distinguished Teaching Award from The New School, where she is chair of the wind department. Her many accomplishments include performing as a recitalist, c…

Stephanie Mortimore is the Principal Piccolo of the MET Opera Orchestra. Stephanie’s busy career of performing was almost derailed just a couple years ago when she was diagnosed with focal dystonia. She was kind enough to give an interview so I could learn a little more about her and brave enough to share her journey so far as a successful working …

Dr. Ellen Ochoa is an engineer, former astronaut, retired Director of Johnson Space Center, and classical flutist. She was the first Hispanic woman to go to space in 1993 and even brought her flute along. You can find video and photos of Ellen playing her Haynes flute aboard the near weightless environment of the shuttle Discovery. Through her miss…

Every flutist knows who Linda Mark is. And yet, there is not much information out there on this pianist's beginnings. When she moved to New York after college she did the grunt work of knocking on doors, making cold calls, and asking teachers if they needed a pianist for their studio. That’s exactly how she met Julius Baker and his mentoring, teach…

Katie Althen, or @katieflute if you follow her on Instagram, is an up and coming young flutist with big dreams and big talent. Katie grew up in Pennsylvania and her unsuspecting parents, who enrolled her in different sports, dance, and music lessons, watched on as her passion for the flute and for sharing her gifts with others took over and led her…

Greg Pattillo has always been an unconventional flute player. From his days at conservatory to his brief stint as Principal Flute, Greg was always looking for something more and for a way to really connect with his audience. Everything really seemed to fall into place for Greg when he moved to New York City, started performing in the subways, and f…

Whether Ransom Wilson is in front of an orchestra as a soloist or leading a group as a conductor, he is proud to be serving music and the vision of its composers. At the start of his career, Ransom knew he wanted to be a soloist just like his idol and teacher, Jean Pierre Rampal. He was immediately picked up by management, toured, and recorded albu…

Jake and Gabe Fridkis are the Flute Bros—literally brothers that grew up loving music and following their dream to become professional flutists. And dreams do come true. With Jake’s position of Principal Flute of the Fort Worth Symphony and Gabe’s recent win of the Assistant Principal seat, they are the first all sibling principals section in a maj…

Poised, gracious, and sincere: these are just a few words that describe flutist Christina Jennings as both a person and a performer. It is no surprise that students flock to the University of Colorado Boulder to study with the Associate Professor of Flute. Christina is invested in a holistic approach to flute playing and in fostering community.…

There are a lot of things that make Flutronix special. Allison Loggins-Hull and Nathalie Joachim are a flute duo changing the perception of what the flute can do and how it can sound through new compositions, exploration of genres, and use of electronic music. Together, Flutronix has released four albums, has collaborations and broadcasts around th…