Author Archives: Aislinn Turley

About Aislinn Turley

Born and educated in Northern Ireland, Aislinn started playing flute at the age of eleven. In 2005 she graduated with honours from Trinity College of Music, where she studied with Wissam Boustany, Daniel Pailthorpe and Anne Cherry. With an interest in contemporary music and extended techniques she gained a masters at Goldsmiths University, researching the cross over of music genres and the enhancement of the flute and its impact on contemporary compositions. Studying under Rodger Redgate she collaborated with the composition department and also performed regularly with the electronic orchestra. She was also a recipient of the Ian Gow Memorial Award and an EMI Music Foundation. Aislinn is currently the Showroom Manager at Jonathan Myall Music and travels throughout the UK supporting flute events. She teaches privately in her free time.

The Ultimate Flute Headjoint?

Posted on June 17th 2011 by Aislinn Turley

Robert Dick is an internationally renowned American flautist and composer nicknamed ‘the Hendrix of the flute’ due to his ability to create effects similar to electric guitar and push the boundaries of conventional flute playing. He was inspired by Hendrix’s creativity from a very young age and desired to match the sound and abilities of electric guitar on flute. Continue reading →

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