Xiao

I teach xiao in my studio at Saint Stephens Church in Longmont, CO, and on Zoom.

The world is full of flutes. Most cultures seem to have one or more; it is in fact the earliest known instrument in the archaeological record. There is something deeply appealing to me about the sound of air as it is set to vibrating by wood, bamboo, metal, and bone flutes.

The xiao in particular has an incredible versatility to play almost all kinds of music, while retaining its primeval resonance and deep connection to the past.

I will teach you how to have good posture, breath control, and a command of numerous scales and modes in all available octaves on your flute. You will learn what makes a good melody, how to shape your tone, and how to compose melodies that bring your flute to life.