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“My Trauma Makes Me A Better Musician” and Other Truths from a Flute Teacher with PTSD
Cassie OHanlon Cassie OHanlon

“My Trauma Makes Me A Better Musician” and Other Truths from a Flute Teacher with PTSD

From childhood PTSD, being groomed, car accidents, and various types of abuse in my life all the way up to my college years where I experienced what I’ve dubbed “teacher trauma,” burnout, anger, and general distrust of the system that I fell in love with, I have stories galore that shaped me. There were many moments where I believed these stories would make me a less desirable teacher - someone who couldn’t relate or properly traumatize students the way that the classical music world taught me I needed to. I believed I “wasn’t cut out for it” and I “wasn’t mentally tough enough” for the job of being a professional musician and teacher, when the reality is that my trauma and my experiences were (in the background) helping to mold me into an empathetic musician and teacher - one that can spot emotional distress from a mile away and one that can make you feel something in a piece that may come across as static if performed by someone with less understanding of the emotions the composer was trying to convey.

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3 Ways to Improve Your Flute Tone
Cassie OHanlon Cassie OHanlon

3 Ways to Improve Your Flute Tone

Struggling with your flute tone? Here are 3 ways you can work to improve it, courtesy of a flute teacher with 20+ years of experience.

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5 Essential Tips for Beginner Flutists
Cassie OHanlon Cassie OHanlon

5 Essential Tips for Beginner Flutists

Flute is such an incredible instrument, so first of all, yay! You’ve chosen a fun instrument that can do a variety of things - classical, jazz, even rock and metal. The possibilities with flute are endless, but we do need to make it through the basics to get to the really fun stuff. So, I have five essential tips for you to fly your way through the basics and become an incredible flutist. Proper posture, breath control, finger placement, a great practice routine, and the ability to seek guidance are some of the most important things to keep in mind when beginning your flute journey on the right foot.

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Flute Tone for Fuller Lips
Cassie OHanlon Cassie OHanlon

Flute Tone for Fuller Lips

Are you struggling with your flute tone as a person with fuller lips? Click here to learn a few ways you can correct your embouchure to better accommodate your body!

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Navigating the Challenges of Online Flute Lessons
Cassie OHanlon Cassie OHanlon

Navigating the Challenges of Online Flute Lessons

Thinking about online flute lessons? It’s important to navigate some of the challenges that come with them.

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