

Secret #1:
Why practicing longer hours and traditional audition preparation often cause talented flute students to plateau—and what separates the students who consistently earn acceptance into top music schools.
Secret #2:
The hidden preparation mistakes that prevent many gifted musicians from standing out in auditions—and what admissions panels are actually evaluating beyond technique and repertoire.
Secret #3:
How strategic preparation helps serious flute students make faster progress, build confidence, and walk into auditions knowing they're fully prepared—often while avoiding years of unnecessary trial and error.
"Barbara Siesel is the best at what she does ... a highly experienced performer and teacher. I have been impressed by her skill in preparing talented young musicians for acceptance to the major conservatories and universities in the US and abroad."
Stephen Clark
Flute Professor
Northwestern State University
James Galway Rising Star
"Barbara Siesel didn't just elevate my playing -- she complete transformed how I experience and understand music. I recieved multiple offers for masters and doctoral programs...none of it would have been possible without Professor Siesel's guidance."
Xinyi Ma
Masters Indiana University
Doctoral Teaching assistant
University of Washington
"With Flute Mastery, Barbara Siesel provides the resources and exposure that open students' worlds to leading teachers, colleges, and career paths. Flute Mastery is an important bridge guiding students to the training, creativity, and artistry they seek."
Judith Mendenhall
Principal Flute,
American Ballet Theater
Wind Dept Co-Chair & Faculty
Mannes School of Music
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"For any serious young flute player wanting to challenge themselves to study at the highest level, and wanting to increase their confidence and level of artistic expression, I highly recommend joining Barbara’s Flute Mastery program.”
Laura Jellicoe
Professor of Flute – Royal Academy of Music, London UK; Principal Flute/English Symphony Orchestra
Featured and Interviewed on NPR. Performed across Europe, the US, and Asia, and trained at Juilliard.
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Your host has guided multiple students to acceptance at Juilliard School, Manhattan School of Music, and other top conservatories.
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