In addition to traditional mater-classes, I give lectures on extended techniques, improvisation, Smart Music, the business of music, electronic effects, developing technique, finding the emotion in music, alleviating performance nerves, ensemble playing and even quick and healthy cooking for the working musician:

Setting up a Studio: from getting the students to paying the taxes
Money Matters: how to pay bills and make art
Extended Flute Techniques: what’s so pretty about those “ugly” sounds
Smart Music: a terrific practice tool
Using Electronic Effects: distortion and echo aren’t only for guitarists
Improvisation: turning “I can’t” into “Wow, this is great!!”

Contact Ellen Burr: 310.392.5944 - ellenburr@aol.com

"Extended techniques can be quite overwhelming but Ellen Burr has such an
enthusiastic and magical way of presenting the techniques that even the novice
can easily grasp the concepts. Through demonstration and audience interaction,
Ms. Burr provides the participants a clear grasp of each topic. Her performance at the end utilizes the techniques discussed in class and demonstrates how a contemporary piece really can sound musical!" Ann Kreft, Chicago flutist.