Hello, I’m Laura Lentz.

I am a flutist, composer, and teaching artist drawn to listening, curiosity, and discovery.

My work spans performance, collaboration, and teaching — engaging audiences while empowering musicians and artists to explore their own voice.

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.

  • LISTEN: Listen to Laura’s recent performance of “Moonlight Concerto” by Kevin Puts from a concert at Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) held on March 21, 2026.

“I use your book Modal Flute Warmup in my studio - it’s sitting up there with the greats!”
— Amy Porter, flutist, SMTD, University of Michigan
“Enviable control and supple phrasing.”
— Sequenza21
“Through her keen musical insights, demonstration, and outstanding communication, she brought each student to the next level. ”
— Jill Rubio, Crane School of Music

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)


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