Playing Flute from the Inside Out Part 1
About Playing Flute from the Inside Out
Are you interested in learning ways to breathe more confidently, produce a beautiful, expressive tone, and release tension for smoother technique? Have you ever wondered what’s going on inside your body when you play flute and how it might affect your flute playing? Your muscles, fascia, and organs are involved in every aspect of your playing. Wouldn’t it be great to find out how playing from the inside can enhance your playing to foster optimal function, movement, and ease?
In “Playing Flute from the Inside Out,” we will explore our anatomy together as it relates to flute, in an interactive, movement-oriented way. You will discover ways to unlock limitations, feel more at ease, and more integrated in your body and flute playing. Throughout the class you will learn how to gain more awareness and attention to your body as you play your flute and make changes that will allow you to play in new ways.
Each session is tailored to acquaint you with your body’s anatomy and movement that impacts playing flute.
• Introducing the inside of your flute playing body and how to promote positive change.
• Good posture and dynamic balance in sitting and standing from the inside out.
• Efficient and reliable movements and coordination of effortless breathing.
• Your breathing airways and resonant spaces from your head to your lungs.
• The tongue and its neighboring structures for clear articulation.
• The highly mobile world of facial muscles for maximum expressivity.
Ruth Kasckow, flutist is a licensed Body Mapping Educator and a Franklin Method Educator Level 4. This class is informed by the principles of the Franklin Method, Body Mapping for Musicians, and studies with Keith Underwood, as well as Ruth’s extensive personal study and experience as a flutist, teacher, and music wellness advocate.
The capacity for this class is 15 students.
Class Goals
- 1. Explore your anatomy to be able to perceive your anatomy in your body.
- 2. Learn about proprioception and ways to increase your awareness.
- 3. Discover how to engage with your whole body playing flute.
- 4. Understand how function improves performance.
- 5. Improve your body alignment for better breathing.
- 6. Release tension and increase your well-being.
Age Range
Adults
Skill Level
Amateur through advanced (professional)
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When
The class will meet for three weekly 90-min live online sessions.
Enrolled students receive lifetime access to the video recordings of the classes.
How It Works
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Ruth Kasckow
Flutist Ruth Kasckow is a frequent performer in orchestras, chamber music ensembles, and solo recitals throughout Southern California.
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