The NFA Monthly Cast
The official podcast of The National Flute Association. Each month, we'll feature guests from within the NFA to talk about the flute, the flute community, and the ways that this instrument brings us together.
The NFA Monthly Cast
Latest Episodes
Episode 6: Your Guide to the Convention with Aydan Hensley and Darcy Tecalero
The NFA team is here with your convention survival guide! Office & Convention Association Aydan Hensley shares her tips for navigating the convention, and Darcy Tecalero speaks about her experience as an NFA intern.
Episode 5: Your Guide to San Antonio
How do you get from the airport to the Convention Center? What sightseeing is nearby? What can your families do while you're at the convention? Where should you eat? Rachel Woolf and Ben Carlee answer these questions and more as w...
Episode 4: Competitions 101 with Shauna Thompson and Virginia Broffit Kunzer
Thinking about entering a flute competition? Hear tips from two of the NFA's competition coordinators, Dr. Shauna Thompson and Dr. Virginia Broffit Kunzer. We talk about how to choose a competition that's right for you, how to prepare, and ho...
Episode 3: Musician's Wellness with Francesca Leo & Dr. Stephen Mitchell
We sit down with Francesca Leo and Dr. Stephen Mitchell, MD, of the NFA Performance Health Care Committee, to talk about health and wellness. Topics include the impacts of aging on flute playing, focal dystonia, and resources available ...
Episode 2: The Money Episode with Jennifer Clarke & Mily Harrod
Join Jennifer Clarke (NFA Executive Director) and Mily Harrod (NFA Membership Manager) for a candid conversation about the NFA's finances. We take a look at our budget, convention costs, and how this all affects our members. 🔗 Registrat...