What flutists say about Liisa
Julie Long, Los Angeles Flutist says: "Changing habits and solving flute problems can be frustrating...no doubt. But Liisa takes an experimental approach that's inspiring. When I leave a class or lesson with her I feel energetic, ready to try new things. I become optimistic about the possibilities awaiting me."

Susan Greenberg, flutist with LA Chamber Orchestra says: "What Liisa has to offer is invaluable... in terms of flute playing, using your body properly and 'not getting in your own way'. Her ideas and suggestions translate into major changes for the better in your flute playing."

Jamie Pedrini, LA flutist says: "Thank you for putting on such a wonderful master class. It was very informative and helpful."

Jennifer Cronk, college student says: " I loved everything about the master class. It was such a great idea to add yoga and Alexander. It was so helpful to consider my playing from the standpoint of my body and to see how tension can be inhibiting my performance."

Masterclass Repertoire

Ballade-Frank Martin
Conc in D Adagio-Mozart
Sonata Mvt 1-Poulenc
Sonata 10 Mvt 1,2-Handel
Sonata Mvt 1,2-Franck
Christmas Oratorio-Prepare thyself, Zion (voice)-Bach
Hamburg Sonata-CPE Bach

Flute Masterclass with Liisa Ruoho
Sunday, February 7 from 2:00-7:30 pm
Neighborhood Church in Pasadena

Liisa Ruoho is known throughout Europe as a consummate performer as well as a brilliant teacher. For the past 40 years she has been teaching flutists how to use their original instrument-the body.

Learn more by attending this fun, stimulating, and informative afternoon of workshops and Liisa Ruoho's Masterclass.

The Schedule

2:00-2:45 The Art of Flute Playing and Yoga with Mark Frankel, Flutist and Yoga Teacher
2:45-3:15 The Alexander Technique and Flute Playing with Frances Marsden, Alexander Technique Teacher
3:15-3:45 Introduction to Body Mapping for Flutists with Ruth Kasckow, Flutist and Teacher
4:00-7:30 Liisa Ruoho Masterclass which will include six performers with pianist Natalie Dalschaert

The Workshops

The workshops are designed to help you become more aware of your body by exploring flute playing from the perspectives of Yoga, Alexander Technique and Body Mapping. In all three workshops learn how to release tension and improve practice. Be prepared to move and wear comfortable clothes.

The Masterclass

Liisa Ruoho is an exceptionally astute teacher. Her warm and engaging personality puts everyone at ease as she shares her wealth of knowledge in flute playing, the use of the body and music in general. Liisa knows that flute playing and musical expression problems can be solved by one thing: how to use one's body. You can be sure to come away with fresh new ideas and insights to improve and enhance your practice and performance.

Performers Please fill out the application. Performer fee includes workshop sessions and a 30 minute masterclass lesson with Liisa Ruoho. Participation is open to advanced high school students, college students, professional flutists. Fee is $70.00.

Auditors Those wishing to attend all three workshop classes and the master class, fee is $30.00. Student fee $20.00. Parents fee $10. Those wishing to attend the master class only, fee is $25.00. Save $5.00 when you send payment postmarked by February 2. Please fill out the application. Pay at the door with cash or check made out to Ruth Kasckow.

Download flyer here

Any questions, email Ruth Kasckow at RKasckow@flutemuse.com

Location: The masterclass will be held in the sanctuary of the Neighborhood Church in Pasadena which is located at 301 N. Orange Grove Blvd. Pasadena CA 91103 626-449-3470 information@uuneighborhood.org.

About Liisa Ruoho Liisa Ruoho is known throughout Europe as a consummate performer as well as a brilliant teacher. She presents concerts throughout Europe almost monthly, and is a regular teacher at several master classes in Greece, Iceland and Finland. At the Sibelius Academy in Helsinki, Finland, Liisa is a Flute Professor, Director of the Wind Department, and Vice-Director of the Orchestral Instruments Department. Her Academy students receive 2 hours of private lessons every week, as well as weekly Body Mapping, pedagogy and performance classes. Formerly an assistant to Severino Gazzelloni in Italy, she studied with Gazzelloni and with Aurele Nicolet. Her personal study of the Alexander Technique revolutionized both her playing and teaching, and for over 40 years she has taught flutists how to use their original instrument - the body. She now presents workshops throughout Europe and is designing a joint Body Mapping course with the Sibelius Academy and the Guildhall School of Music and Drama.