Esperanza Salgado

Exciting news! I'm so glad you have chosen the flute! The flute is the sparkle of the orchestra and wind band (in my humble opinion) and there's a lot of fun repertoire out there. But before I get ahead of myself, I want to walk you through the basics of flute. Basic Flute Care I know you're ready to go but there are super important things to keep in mind before you start playing your flute to keep it in good shape for many years to come. Wash your hands before you start. Especially if you...

Here's the ultimate guide to practicing like a professional!

Events like the Chicago Philharmonic Side-by-Side Concert are a cool reminder of why being a musician is awesome. As an educator, I spend a lot of time thinking about growth. I think about what students are working on in lessons, what they are struggling with, what they are starting to understand, and what kind of musician they are slowly becoming. Most of that growth happens in small, quiet ways-- It happens in the lesson room, at home during practice, in rehearsals, and in those little...