“Laura has created a new path for all of us.”
“Enthusiastically recommended.”
“Experience the fun in creating your own flute voice.”

“Finally, a book that helps me integrate the sound and feeling of each mode into my daily routine, rather than just approaching modes as a technical or theoretical exercise. Using this book has been meditative, challenging and joyful, and it is a wonderful resource for any musician.”

“Laura gives us a fresh look at harmony and color with her new book. The exercises unfold like an impressionist introducing shades of light and lead a flutist through a kaleidoscope of modes as a framework for understanding emotional expression in sound.”

“Laura’s new flute book, Modal Flute Warmup, is a synthesis of her own approach to playing—that is to play every note with intention, artistry, and curiosity. This book is one we didn’t even know we needed, but so desperately need, because it invites student and veteran flutists alike to dare to play with freedom and curiosity. If you have been searching for a way to find your own unique musical voice on the flute, then this is the book for you.”

“I love this book!! The well-thought-out and clearly presented ideas and exercises are both enjoyable and inspiring. A very special and useful addition to every flutist’s library.”

“Laura engages the flutist’s mind at every turn, encouraging and guiding them to explore and expand the limits of their sound. Her use of modes engages the flutist’s attention and imagination, allowing the flutist to explore colors and tonalities they might not be familiar with—and simultaneously expanding technical flexibility with intervals and fingerings not common in tonal music—in a structured and imaginative way. Modal Flute Warmup is an excellent addition to any flutist’s library and practice as it provides a warm-up model that both inspires and engages the player as they discover new aspects of their sound.”

“In Modal Flute Warmup Laura has done something extraordinary. She has infused a book about modes, which some might consider a strictly technical exercise, with love, passion, expression, history, harmony, improvisation, and the delicacy of embouchure and movement - essential tools for every flutist.”

“Laura, THANK YOU for finding a way to create a book that encourages awareness and curiosity in practice. An essential work for any flutist who finds themselves disconnected from themselves in practice (as we all can from time to time!)”

“Laura Lentz lovingly invites us on a magical sound-adventure through beautiful modal landscapes!”

“Laura, I wanted to thank you for your wonderful workshop at this year’s Rochester Flute Association (RFA) Flute Fair. Your topic was really fascinating, and your presentation was so well-organized, clear, and user-friendly. It really was a pleasure to attend.”

“Laura has created a safe space in her book that allows one to practice freely, happily, and comfortably, all while using modes as the driving force for personal development and discovery. Her careful consideration of these modes and their characteristics gives us the tools we need in order to cultivate our own creativity and musicianship through passion, expression, and improvisation…

On the PorterFlute Pod podcast, Laura said something that really resonated with me and has influenced my practice since using her book, and it’s something that I would like to share with all of you in this review. “Don’t be afraid to take the inspiration that’s grabbing you and run with it.” Modal Flute Warmup is not simply a flute technique regimen that encourages proper skill building. It encourages confidence.”