"Danza de la Mariposa," for Solo Flute by Valerie Coleman

[@rebeccaaustin1339]

Wow! Lance, what a beautiful piece and played so beautifully! Your performance brought delight, shivers and tears.

[@LanceSuzuki]

Wow. Thanks so much, Rebecca! This is a fabulous piece and is so enjoyable to play.

[@Cr170a]

Beautiful! Just what I needed to hear on this cold rainy day, Thanks for sharing your talent!

[@LanceSuzuki]

Thanks so much, Teresa! Stay warm!

[@pattyweston8971]

Inspiring! I just bought the sheet music to this and am starting to work on it. BTW, I love your t-shirt too. :)

[@rudolphmcneill515]

Also loving your t-shirt. Wonderful playing. 🦋

[@ArielZevon]

Amazing ❤

[@suzanneprior3251]

🤯 Incredible

[@LanceSuzuki]

Thanks, Suzanne!

[@daupbleu3293]

charming 🪄🎶😍

[@LanceSuzuki]

Thanks so much! ❤️

[@karenp6106]

Beautiful

[@LanceSuzuki]

Thanks, Karen!

[@joshuavoeltzwoodwinds]

I am preparing this currently for a Master’s audition and this has been my go-to recording. You are incredible! Any tips on the multiphonics?

[@LanceSuzuki]

Awesome! For the percussive effects I add a “Ch” vocalization to amplify. For the singing/playing, I think it’s important to choose a singing range that fits comfortably with the playing part. Composer lets you pick the octave for singing so experiment with different options to see which is easiest. I practice these parts slowly and out of context/rhythm just to get comfortable. It’s also good to practice just the singing part in context…singing on pitch without playing simultaneously. Eventually, muscle memory starts to kick in. I hope that answers your question and good luck with your audition!

[@Thedreadedflutist]

How do you record like this from two angles?

[@LanceSuzuki]

Yes. I have been experimenting with 2 cameras (well, 1 actual camera + my phone).

[@LanceSuzuki]

Sorry. You said “how.” I set up a camera and a phone to record simultaneously. I am also recording audio on a separate track on my laptop. I edit my video using Logic Pro which has a “multicam” option. This allows me to switch between angles easily.

[@Thedreadedflutist]

@@LanceSuzuki can you do a tutorial on this?

[@LanceSuzuki]

@@Thedreadedflutist great idea! I will work on that.