Hello, I’m Laura Lentz.

I’m a flutist, composer, and teaching artist who loves curiosity, listening, and discovery. I aim to create spaces for deep listening, creative exploration, and meaningful connection—whether through performance, collaboration, or teaching. I’m also the author of Modal Flute Warmup.

Currently:

“I use your book Modal Flute Warmup in my studio - it’s sitting up there with the greats!”
— Amy Porter, flutist, SMTD, University of Michigan
“Enviable control and supple phrasing.”
— Sequenza21
“Through her keen musical insights, demonstration, and outstanding communication, she brought each student to the next level. ”
— Jill Rubio, Crane School of Music

Listen

Laura’s latest recording:

Three Modal Flute Duets
Composed and performed by Laura Lentz
Drones by Sean William Calhoun
Recorded at Blue on Blue Recording Studio
Released 2/13/26

Order

Laura’s book:

Modal Flute Warmup
(Conway Publications)

A unique, mode-based approach to warming up—one that cultivates curiosity, awareness, and expressive discovery as foundations for artistic growth.

Revised & expanded version now available!
(released 1/15/26)


ORDER THE BOOK
“I use your book in my studio - it’s sitting up there with the greats!”
— Amy Porter, flutist, SMTD, University of Michigan

Honored to be included in the "Selected Flute Repertoire and Studies Guide” by the The National Flute Association for 2025! It is listed in the “Selected Daily Studies” section on page 113 of the guide. Thank you to the NFA Pedagogy Committee!

Next concert

Listen, also: a concert exploring mutuality and community
To “listen, also” means not just to speak — but also to receive, and to listen with care and attention. It’s a quiet contribution to the kind of world we want to live in, one that values mutuality, care, and compassion for one another.

with Helga Swatzak, piano, and special guests

Music of Laura Lentz, Marc Mellits,
Gabriela Ortiz, and Kevin Puts

Tickets & info

Some proceeds from this concert go to benefit the Rochester Rapid Response Network, a mutual aid group formed to support immigrants facing detention or deportation by engaging in community-based strategic actions and public education guided by directly affected immigrant families.