Welcome wisdom practices

into the methodology and mystery of Musical Storytelling

with both clarity and flexibility

for more backstory re Flute Tapestry, click here  
for a lot more detail, click here
Summer Series in person (Calgary) and online options
June - August  2023
​Explore your relationship to your container, your instrument and your musical voice
with both compassion and excellence

In Tune Tone, On Time, In Time* with Presence
​for more backstory on this, click here
*In Tune Tone is a William Bennett term | On Time, In Time is from Music Mentors International

There are 3 streams to engage with Flute Tapestry this summer - 1'24" youtube intro 
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  • in person (Calgary) - 5 live sessions Wednesday's 6:30-8:00pm E215 @ U of C June 28, July 5, August, 23, 30 $175 - see below for paradigm and content
 
  • video add on option - 2 videos/week for 12 weeks, released June 12 - August 28. Integrate these practices on your own into the practice room over the summer. Bring questions/insights to in person or zoom cohort circle. $125
 
  • online - 3 online circles with guests from PIFR who have/had orchestral jobs & 1 online coaching circles with me - Monday's 2-3pm Eastern, July 24, August 14, August 21, August 28. Explore your relationship to mistakes, mental skills, and practicing with Sara Hahn Scinocco (principal flute CPO), Carolyn Christie (retired 2nd flute OSM), Alex Conway (principal piccolo WSO)....Embodied Brain, Breath & Boundaries with me  $75
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A musical, mindful, and curiosity practice as preparation for the upcoming performing, teaching and learning season. 

​If you would really like to join in and cost is a barrier, please reach out and we'll sort something out.
STREAM 1 in person
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​If you would really like to join in and cost is a barrier, please reach out and we'll sort something out.
Application closes June 11, 2023
STREAM 2 videos - go at your own speed!
STREAM 3 online with Gwen & Guests from the Pender Island Flute Retreat with orchestra jobs, hosted by Wellness and Leadership Inc.
​Check out this short video to hear all about the online circles this summer - inspiration just in time for the new season! 
The fee is subsidized by Wellness and Leadership Inc. No one will be turned away, please reach out and we can sort it!
More about Sara
More about Carolyn
  • performer, pedagogue BIO
  • Mental Skills video with Carolyn Christie and Lorna McGhee
  • NYO Canada Video
More about Alex
  • Winnipeg Symphony BIO, PIFR BIO
  •  Alex Conway website
  • RECORDING - Stories of my people No. 1: Winter Sorrow and Summer Flowers by Jessica McMann
Gwen is a tenured orchestral musician, recording artist, University Sessional Instructor, Certified Life Coach, Reiki practitioner, Founder and Director of the Pender Island Flute Retreat and Wellness and Leadership Inc.
If you wish to know more about what WLI Founder and Director brings to this time together,
Gwen follows the International Coaching Federations Code of Ethics
Creating a sense of safety, meaning, belonging, voice and choice for all.