Amanda Blakie

Amanda Blaikie is the 2nd Flute of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra. She holds a Professional Studies Degree from the Manhattan School of Music where she studied with Robert Langevin. Previously Amanda had the position of Principal Flute with both the Michigan Opera Theatre Orchestra and the Sarasota Opera in Florida.

A New Practice Method: Mock Auditions and Overall Assessment

Amanda Blakie Apr 19, 2020

In my previous articles I discussed the research and listening phase, as well as the very…

A New Practice Method: Learning Backwards

Amanda Blakie Apr 19, 2020

In my previous article I mentioned the listening and research phase developed by Rob Knopper…

A New Practice Method: Research

Amanda Blakie Apr 19, 2020

Recently, I tried a new preparation technique for preparing orchestral excerpts for auditions.…