What audiences are saying
about Nina Perlove’s video performances and lessons
“Nina Perlove is a relatively young, but very experienced, flutist with a growing reputation....Moreover, she is a fine writer, music critic, and advocate for modern music....In the past few months, Perlove has garnered great praise and strong support from many corners of the flute world for her on-line video master classes on Articulation, Breathing, Fingering Sound Production, Vibrato and especially for her tantalizing posting of recordings by “the Mystery Flutist” and her demonstrations of her testing of 10 flutes and head joints of different metals made by the same fine flute maker, Lillian Burkhart....The recordings...show off her ideas and her obvious talent very well. Take time to explore this rich website and to listen and watch her exceptional performances. You will be impressed.”
Jerry Pritchard, The Flute Network (USA)
“Well done, Nina. You are sounding great.”
Sir James Galway
“In my opinion [Nina] is...not only one of the best flute players in the world, but she knows how to communicate and to teach. She knows how to make the complicated understandable.”
John Axsom, USA, author of www.mypianoworld.com
“I got chills....When you play, I could feel true expressiveness and feelings that touches deep down into the heart and bones.”
Remnantpark, USA
“Very moving, very poetic and powerful performance. You really sing through the flute beautifully. Phrasing is wonderful. Intonation, never a problem. I'm impressed at your flawless ability to move from very high to very low notes.”
KC Payton, USA
“[The Piazzolla Tango-etude #4] was a chilling performance. I was riveted from the first note.”
Allison, USA
“Thank you for sending me this [Piazzolla Tango-etude #4]. According to ancient Chinese legend it is believed that the sound of the flute was able to reach the beyond. Your playing make me a believer of this legend.”
Flutist001, USA
“An angel of music.”
Chryssie, Phillipines
“I LOVE your tone! So dark and rich!”
Marissa, USA
“Every time I hear you play is like the sirens of the sea are calling me!”
Arturo Z., Mexico
“Brilliant tone and control.”
ShivaIcecold, UK
“Your sense of rhythm is amazing (something not many people except jazz musicians might notice) and you have a distinct ‘swing’ (dare I say it) in the classical sense. Lovely style, technique and interpretation. Fluid and nice to listen to (and learn from).”
Bruce Conway, Victoria, BC, Canada
“This is the dream a flute should sound like!”
Roland L., Germany
“I just love the way you switch between registers; you go from the shining bright middle and higher registers to the very think, dark lower register. So beautiful. I just can't stop watching!”
Andrew S., USA
“I cannot stop watching your videos. You are amazing and very talented.”
Caitlyn, USA
“Gorgeous...stunning... Ravishing...Such grace and attention to tone and consistency.”
ZeebeeJay, USA
“I am absolutely addicted to the way you play and I don't know why!!! It's so obvious that you play just wonderful, but there is something else about it...it's like, your music has a color and smell, it's just something new...it takes awhile to get in to it, but once you get in to that world, it's just amazing.”
Mohammed, Dubai (UAE)
“I have been searching for 35 years for a technique of sound production that works. No one would tell me, not even the late great M. Rampal, who said in an interview with someone, ‘There are no secrets, just hard work.’ Well, there are secrets, it turns out. Your video on sound production has supplied the answer. I feel like Jason having just been given the Golden Fleece by Aphrodite herself!...I cannot thank you enough for spilling the beans. Please accept my sincerest thanks.”
Joe K, USA
“I have found your videos very inspiring and have employed some of the techniques for teaching my students.”
Meghan, USA
The depth of emotion in every tone you play is really fascinating. Amongst many great flutist I have been watching, I have not seen anybody so intensely merging flute and body (and soul) as you do. I love to hear, see (and feel) all the small details when you are playing...it is very useful for my learning to see how softly you make the embouchure and even use your cheeks to stabilize/control air flow, or to see how unconstrained you press the keys. I think I have been watching your vids 50 to 60 times each. And every time I find some new tiny details. Thanks for sharing all this to the world.
Chris, Germany
“I wanted to thank you for your wonderful contribution to the YouTube community; I started playing tenor sax about 7 months ago, and took the flute as a doubling instrument (out of a shopping spree)...and, to tell you the truth, the flute is becoming my first instrument after watching your phrasing and voicing techniques. Now I leave the flute next to my bed so I can grab it as soon as I wake up!”
Dennis, Argentina
“I haven't played a flute in 20 years....Been practicing with it alone and came to a rut recently. Watched your videos from work yesterday as lessons, and could not wait to practice last night. Your video advice is fantastic. You are clear in your advice and you back it up with some awesome playing. I was so blown away by your abilities, I sent a link to other flute players I know. Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge.”
Alison, Australia
“For many days, I've been depressed. Because I've been told to do things the opposite way of you. And I've played for something about 7 years....But when I saw your video here, I tried it, and it worked! I'm happy, really! Because I've learned more about actually playing, of the twenty minutes I saw you, than in my seven years....Thank you.”
Ane, Norway
“I've just seen your videos. So good! And your thinking about "Real" music made a deep impression on me. I love REAL MUSIC,too. You are the REAL flutist!”
hotflute, Japan
You've been such a great help to me....If not for you, I would not have continued to grow like I am, and I would have given up my dream to become a great musician one day. Now I am practicing, learning, and teaching. You have helped me like no one ever has. I thought you should know that. On my list of influences, you are now my first....Thank you!”
Cory B., USA
“Magic.”
Louna6, France
“Gracias por los consejos Nina, me han servido mucho, sobre todo el video del vibratto.... Felicitaciones y muchisimas gracias pro el trabajo que estás haciendo con nosotros los flautistas a nivel mundial.”
Fabian, Columbia
“I listen to this [Telemann b minor video] every day, sometimes more than once a day, and can't get enough. Your tone is so rich and really exquisite. Plus, you understand the phrasing and approach to Baroque music better than many artists I've heard recently. BRAVA...You are a magnificent artist, and an inspiration for me to keep practicing.”
Andy, Canada
“Your postings gave me a new found interest in perfecting my craft as a flutist. I have been playing flute for some 20 years, but after reaching a very good level of playing,(being self taught) my advancement plateaued. I lost interest because I was doing the same thing over and over, no new goal to achieve...without having a means of direction I just got frustrated. Then one day I came across Nina Perlove, you were a breath of fresh air. You have made me go back to the work-bench and aspire for greatness again. Thank You so much, you have no idea the effect that you have had on me and my music.”
Darius, USA
“I just want to thank you for what you are doing with your flute instruction on the web. My daughter, who is 10, started playing flute this year in her school band...we ended up watching your video on flute sound production. It helped my daughter so much! I just spoke with her band teacher yesterday, and she said that my daughter is doing very well. She said that most kids are just content with getting the notes out and don't care about whether they have a good sound, but that my daughter plays with a beautiful sound. I am a piano teacher, and have enjoyed watching many of your videos, even though I don't play flute. Thank you for making them available!”
Debbie C., USA
“Every time I listen to [the Telemann b minor], I am drawn in and captivated by it. It is mesmerising...I love it.”
firefighterjmr, USA
“Nina you always manage to inspire me with your video's. I love how you manage to crossover from classical to Foo Fighters. It really makes me want to get up and push myself further. I wish I could share my thoughts using a vid so I could tell you just how much of an impact your page has had on me. You are truly an inspiration to all aspiring musicians....Thank you for sharing your talent. In doing so you affect the lives of thousands and maybe some day millions of people in a positive way. I say millions because I intend...to pay your gift forward. Thank you.”
Jorge Montes,
“I felt compelled to write you because, after viewing your video, I was inspired to pick up my instrument again after about 20 years. I studied only privately for many years with several great teachers including workshops with J. Rampal and James Pellerite....I realized that I had to eat and devote all my time to my profession, so I put the flute aside. Now that I have been pretty successful and eating too well, I've decided to see if I can pick up where I left off. Your video of the Telemann was indeed inspirational. Thank you for taking the time to use the newest media to reach out to such a wide audience.”
Jake K. USA
