Clinics and Master Classes

Dr. Shank enjoys working with flutists of all ages. In addition to traditional master classes, audition preparation classes, and chamber music coaching sessions, workshops are available on the topics below, as well as topics of your choosing. She also enjoys offering lectures on topics in Russian music history, career development, and arts advocacy. For information regarding availability or to develop a course to fit your needs, contact Dr. Shank at ashleyshankflute@gmail.com

For Flutists

Tone Builders Using Extended Techniques

Extended techniques are a part of the musical language of many modern composers. Several techniques are also excellent, and fun, ways to improve your tone. Participants will learn to use harmonics, whistle tones, pitch bending, singing and playing and other techniques to improve their sound.

Developing an Effective Practice Routine

Organized and efficient practice is essential to playing your best. This workshop will introduce flutists to materials and practice techniques to maximize their potential!

For Flutists or Mixed Group of Musicians

Using Theory to Learn Music Efficiently

This workshop will explore how a performer who has obtained mastery of the basic scales and chords can use music theory and form as a way of efficiently learning music and shaping musical interpretation.

Performance Anxiety

As a person who has struggled with performance anxiety throughout her career, Dr. Shank offers workshops on dealing with performance anxiety that offer understanding of the struggle and concrete tips for reducing anxiety, allowing you perform to your potential.

For Music Educators

For Music Educators: 10 Tips for Improving Your Flute Section

This workshop explores ten essential concepts that will improve your flute player's achievement as soloists and as a section.