4 Ways Nature Calms Your Anxiety
I’ve always had the instinct to get outside when I’m feeling extra tense - but apparently there is actual science to back up why we feel better when we’re enjoying the outdoors. I did a little bit of reading, and found my favorite 4 Ways Nature Calms Your Anxiety…
Beat those Winter Blues: Serene Nature Music Hike
If you struggle with this like I do, I invite you to check out my latest nature + music vlog where I hike through the winter blues and find so much joy along the way.
An Icy (and dramatic) Winter Hike + Flute Music
Want to go on a beautiful winter hike with me and my dog?
Though there are a few unexpected (icy) surprises, I can promise that you’ll stay warm and cozy the entire time.
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As I continue to grow into this nature + music space, I’m considering using an online donation platform (such as Patreon) to give you the opportunity to support my work and future projects.
A Cozy New Year Reflection
I started 2025 a little differently this year. Follow along for a cozy reflection and plan for the new year.
Cabin Fever? Let’s go hiking.
Have you been cooped up this winter? Join me as I push through the resistance and find SO much joy on my snowy hike by a frozen lake.
Flute Journey Concert in Kansas City
A Flute Journey Concert is a unique mixture of flute music and outdoor adventure storytelling - and this week, I took it on the road to Kansas City!
The audience and staff at the Anita B. Gorman Discovery Center were wonderfully warm, and it was such a pleasure to share the Flute Journey experience with them.
Live Flute Music at Arts Events
One of my favorite things to do is to play live flute music for local arts events, and this fall, I had the pleasure of providing music for three here in central Missouri.
I come ready to play a mix of light classical pieces, interesting world music, and upbeat jazz and pop covers. It’s always a hit!
Joshua Tree National Park: A Flute Journey Nature Break
My husband, Mike, is so gracious to join me on some hare-brained adventures… and this one to Joshua Tree National Park was no exception.
We spent a couple of days hiking in the park - enjoying a desert landscape that was brand new to us.
What is a Flute Journey Concert? I’m So Glad You Asked.
Flute Journey is a multimedia concert experience that combines solo flute music with engaging stories and beautiful footage of my outdoor adventures. Kind of like a musical soundtrack to all my favorite hiking, kayaking, backpacking and biking trips, only you get to come along with me!
Amplify Your Art Opening with Live Flute Music
Do you struggle to keep guests long enough in your gallery to buy a piece of artwork? If there was an extra reason to stick around, it could mean the difference between your guest scooping up a great piece of art and walking out empty-handed. What if there was a way to entice gallery visitors to stay longer than they had planned? Tap to find out how I can help!
Live Holiday Background Music at the Nature Center
When the day arrived, I fell in love with the space, the volunteers, and the lovely guests who dropped in throughout the event. The room was ideal for live music with the flute’s sound floating effortlessly around the conversations. It was enough for guests to enjoy without distracting from the main event. For most people, seeing a flutist playing alone is quite unusual, and many were intrigued by the experience and surprised at how beautiful it was.
A Year of Music & Adventure!
After about 5 years in a traditional work setting, 2023 was the year I finally took the leap back into music and began combining it with another incredible love of mine: the great outdoors. I look forward to creating more music and adventure to share with you in the coming year, but until then please enjoy this recap of 2023!