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15 unexpected things that happened when I said “buh-bye” to my flute career
A letter landed in my inbox last week… Hi Dr. Quiñones, I am currently a graduate student in flute performance. I have always had a drive & joy about choosing this career path. It’s always felt...
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The easiest, simplest, happiest way to be a musician is this…
In her lesson recently, Jane said with an apologetic voice, “I’m so sorry, Jessica. I didn’t really get to practice much. My work has been manic lately. I think I only got 4 sessions in since I last...
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“Jessica, fix my high notes!”[10 minute video inside]
Struggling with your upper register? Does just the thought of playing high notes make you feel tense? Secretly want to avoid them altogether? If so, this 10 minute video is for you. In this chat, I...
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My latest recordings: Astor Piazzolla’s 6 Tango-Etudes for Solo flute
I am dee-lighted to announce that I have just released an album of these gorgeously written 6 Tango-Etudes for Solo Flute by Astor Piazzolla. It would be an honour to present it to your ears! Listen...
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Behind the scenes chit-chat. Making a recording. 6 resources.
A few weeks ago I blogged about my latest album release of Astor Piazzolla’s 6 Tango-etudes for Solo Flute, here. But don’t be fooled by the perfect packaging—-> I want to tell you a little...
View Article“Help, I am sooo flippin’ busy!!! How can I possibly find time to practice?”
Life is short, so I’ll hop to the point: I’m writing today to remind you that you have permission to shape your music-making to fit your lifestyle — whatever that means for you: Between your demanding...
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You are getting so much right.
I was desperately late to pick up my 1-year old from his nursery. Alice, his caregiver, had been waiting for me to arrive for quite a while now —and in doing so I was breaking their Main Rule— the...
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5 things I no longer believe about flute playing.
At the end of 2019 I was starting to morph into a ragged shell of a human after a packed-out flutey year. Exhaustion was definitely nipping at my ankles, begging me to take a little break. You see,...
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You’re invited: Upcoming Truro Cathedral Summer flute recital 2023
You’re invited! An upcoming Summery flute recital in Truro, Cornwall, UK. 20TH JUNE 2023 with Jessica Quinones on flute, Mark Eden (guitar) and Paul Comeau (piano). Truro Cathedral, Cathedral Close,...
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Upcoming ‘Glassworks’ performance at the Minack Theatre with the Kevos...
Delighted to be playing flute with the Kevos Ensemble Orchestra for Philip Glass’ ‘Glassworks’, also choreographed by Cheap Date Dance company, 26 Jun 2023 – 28 Jun 2023. Glassworksby Philip...
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