Hello, I’m Laura Lentz.
I am a flutist, composer, and teaching artist drawn to listening, curiosity, and discovery.
My work spans performance, collaboration, and teaching — engaging audiences while empowering musicians and artists to explore their own voice.
I’m also the author of Modal Flute Warmup.
Currently:
AWARDED! The revised and expanded Modal Flute Warmup has been chosen as a “finalist” in the Pedagogy category in The National Flute Association’s Newly Published Music Competition for 2026
CONCERT: Listen, together:
Please join for a Rochester concert of varied music for flute on Wednesday June 24 at 6:30PM at Payton Violins in a special concert as Laura starts a new chapter in Salt Lake City, Utah, at the end of the summer.LISTEN: Listen to Laura’s recent performance of “Moonlight Concerto” by Kevin Puts from a concert at Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) held on March 21, 2026.
“I use your book Modal Flute Warmup in my studio - it’s sitting up there with the greats!”
“Enviable control and supple phrasing.”
“Through her keen musical insights, demonstration, and outstanding communication, she brought each student to the next level. ”
Next concert
Listen, together
Join for a concert of varied music for flute in a special concert called Listen, together on Wednesday June 24, 6:30PM at Payton Violins as Laura starts a new chapter in Salt Lake City, Utah, at the end of the summer.
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)
Modal Flute Warmup has been named a Finalist in the Pedagogy category of the National Flute Association’s 2026 Newly Published Music Competition — one of the highest honors in flute publication, recognizing outstanding quality in both musical content and publication design.
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)
