Hello, I’m Laura Lentz.
I am a flutist, composer, and teaching artist drawn to listening, curiosity, and discovery.
I’m also the author of
Modal Flute Warmup.
Currently:
AWARDED! The revised and expanded Modal Flute Warmup has been chosen as a “finalist” in the Pedagogy category in The National Flute Association’s Newly Published Music Competition for 2026.
CONCERT: Listen, together:
Please join for a Rochester concert of varied music for flute on Wednesday June 24 at 6:30PM at Payton Violins in a special concert as Laura starts a new chapter in Salt Lake City, Utah, at the end of the summer. Beginning Fall 2026, Laura will begin DMA studies in flute performance at the University of Utah.
“I use your book Modal Flute Warmup in my studio - it’s sitting up there with the greats!”
“Enviable control and supple phrasing.”
“Through her keen musical insights, demonstration, and outstanding communication, she brought each student to the next level. ”
Next concert
Listen, together
Join for a concert of varied music for flute in a special concert called Listen, together on Wednesday June 24, 6:30PM at Payton Violins as Laura starts a new chapter in Salt Lake City, Utah, at the end of the summer.
Listen
Laura’s latest recording:
Three Modal Flute Duets
Composed and performed by Laura Lentz
Drones by Sean William Calhoun
Recorded at Blue on Blue Recording Studio
Released 2/13/26
Order
Laura’s book:
Modal Flute Warmup
(Conway Publications)
Modal Flute Warmup has been named a Finalist in the Pedagogy category of the National Flute Association’s 2026 Newly Published Music Competition — one of the highest honors in flute publication, recognizing outstanding quality in both musical content and publication design.
A unique, mode-based approach to warming up—one that cultivates curiosity, awareness, and expressive discovery as foundations for artistic growth.
Revised & expanded version now available!
(released 1/15/26)
