“I use your book in my studio - it’s sitting up there with the greats!”
— Amy Porter, flutist, SMTD, University of Michigan
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Modal Flute Warmup presents a unique, mode-based approach to warming up—one that cultivates curiosity, awareness, and expressive discovery as foundations for artistic growth.

Created by flutist, composer, and educator Laura Lentz, the book invites players to approach their daily practice as a space for exploration.

REVISED & EXPANDED VERSION
NOW AVAILABLE!
(Released 1/15/2026)
INCLUDES
-7 newly composed modal duets to play with friends, students, or colleagues
-80 discovery flute cards to spark inspiration
-a new part 6 in duet form
& more

Available at:
Conway Publications
Carolyn Nussbaum Music Company
Flute Specialists, Inc.
and now Flute Center!

NEW!
Free drones at YouTube
for the full warmup!
Get a list of the drones
at the Resources page, here.

Why drones? Drones provide a stable pitch center that supports intonation, highlights the mode’s character, and can be helpful as players explore and improvise together.


NEW!
Recordings of the
new seven modal duets
at Bandcamp.

These duets give flutists an opportunity to explore the modes more deeply in an ensemble setting, and are perfect to play with friends, colleagues, or students. Each duet is written with each mode’s sound, mood, and expressive potential in mind.

Listen to the duets, and/or download Flute 1, Flute 2 or drone only recordings for your use.

DID YOU KNOW?
Visit the Resources page for recordings of the six parts of the warmup, a list of the drones on YouTube, and more!

Honored to be included in the "Selected Flute Repertoire and Studies Guide” by the The National Flute Association for 2025! It is listed in the “Selected Daily Studies” section on page 113 of the guide. Thank you to the NFA Pedagogy Committee!

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“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.

- Lea Pearson, DMA, author of Body Mapping for Flutists: What Every Flute Teacher Needs to Know about the Body

“Laura has created a new path for all of us. Enthusiastically recommended. Experience the fun in creating your own flute voice.”
-Amy Likar (for Flutist Quarterly)

“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.”
- Rebecca Gilbert, principal flutist of Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra

“In Modal Flute Warmup, Laura guides us thoughtfully through the creative process of awareness and discovery, with simple and beautifully written exercises for the body and musical mind. With warmups as our mantras, the use of modes and improvisation offers a fresh approach to a colorful sound. Her book is enlightening for the evolving and seasoned musician alike!

-Joanna Bassett, Associate Dean at The Hochstein School; President, Rochester Flute Association

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.”

- Annette Farrington, flutist, faculty Nazareth University, Rochester, New York

“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.”

-Camilla Hoitenga, Concert Artist

“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.”

- Will Pyle, saxophonist, Aruna Quartet

“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.”

- Jennifer Kennard, DMA, educator, NFA Special Publications Committee