Zen and the Art of Flute Playing

Philip Snyder is an advocate of new music, electroacoustic compositions, and outdoor concerts.

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Just one

[dolefuldream]

“There is no point at which you can say, ‘Well, I’m successful now. I might as well take a nap.’” 

Carrie Fisher (October 21st, 1956 - December 27th, 2016)

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[whatshouldwecallflautists]

Trying to stock up on air for a ridiculously long phrase

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musical words 🎶

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I love this

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THERE’S A SEQUEL EVERYONE

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#blindcontour #drawing of #harp player at @bklynsymphony #orchestra rehearsal

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Me to myself: wow your music taste is so good

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this is a very very good video

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omfg this video made me the happiest i have been in a while

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Book of the day: Three Wishes by Liane Moriarty

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The curious paradox is that when I accept myself just as I am, then I can change.

Carl Rogers (via psych-facts)

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It's Just Over the Next Hill

It’s Just Over the Next Hill

At the end of a long day of backpacking, I can’t help but hope that the campsite is just over the next hill. This is frequently far from the truth. And I now know that this is true of most things we are striving for. On the trail, there is a very immediate goal: the campsite or the car. If I’m shooting for a campsite, I know in the back of my mind that it isn’t a real goal because there is still…

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Applying for department funding

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Has anyone else noticed that almost every instrument other than the flute has some revolutionary way to help them hold their instrument? Neck straps, chin rests, harnesses, rockstops... The only thing we've done to our instrument in the past century is find ways of making it heavier.

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Seek out Runner's Highs

Seek out Runner’s Highs

A runner’s high is, loosely interpreted, the euphoric feeling of having just accomplished something amazing. And it is these feelings that I like to cultivate. A state of euphoria after running has been connected to the release of endorphins after physical activity. But it also has psychological factors which are discussed in an article by Sarah Willett. Basically, it is the positive feeling…

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