October 31st, 2011 by admin

This Friday my sister and I are off to India!!  We will be celebrating the new aquarius age in Rishikesh India where we will be partaking in a music/yoga festival.  I’m looking forward to the beautiful music, which I think will inspire my own visions of flute music to flower more.

I also wanted to share this quote, which really inspires me to continue to grow and not shrink back from pain but explore and question it.

“More than happiness, love wants growth, the widening and deepening of consciousness and being. Whatever prevents that becomes a cause of pain, and love does not shrink from pain”. -Sri Nisargadatta

Another discovery this week was a simple phrase change from, Are you ever going to do this…to…..can you please do this.  Subtle but very different.  If I choose option 2, I now take more responsibility and it is less of a demand and anger attack but rather a simple question. Something I need to work on with my sisters: )

Much love and happy fluting!

-Bevani

October 11th, 2011 by admin

The weather has shifted to Fall here in Seattle and everyone is talking about it.  This is my first Fall back in Seattle since moving from Santa Barbara several months ago and I am starting to miss the sun.  Fall in Santa Barbara is probably the nicest time of the year and I am reminded of this daily as I still have the weather forecast pop up on my laptop everyday.

Nonetheless, this weather offers a good environment to hibernate and meditate on my inner workings.   I recently went through a breakup, which ended with as much love and understanding as possible in that type of situation.  During the breakup I finally felt the connection, vulnerability, and closeness that I had been longing for.  It was a beautiful moment but, eventually I had to leave the bubble of openness and love, as well as that person, in order to continue my search for connection with myself, God and others.

However, instead of working on “getting over” the relationship I am using every thought or feeling that arises as a way to understand myself more deeply.  I continue to find hidden currents of  blame and judgment towards him and ultimately at myself for not being “smarter” or “more assertive” and letting things go on as they did.  When emotion arises I mentally tell myself “yes you can feel this – it is ok”.  There is so much energy used on blocking out pain and feelings and I continue to bump up against it, but notice that when I do allow the feelings to come and move through me, I feel lighter and more open to other people.  Probably the most difficult place to be vulnerable is in front of other people, especially guys.  I have the most wonderful sisters and girlfriends but recently noticed the difference in sharing my feelings in front of a male.  The emotion felt stronger and I felt more ashamed.  This is something I am actually just realizing now and makes me think I should do this more often : ) Yep that is how my mind works, I continue to look for ways of growth even if they seem a bit masochistic.

One other realization I had during my sharing with this male, was the guilt of feeling happier now that I am no longer in relationship.  This was a very difficult point to admit to myself and to others because in the past I did suffer so much from my separations.  Aren’t you suppose to be in pain and suffering after a breakup, reminiscing about the past and trying to make it work?  Now I have this interesting guilt for feeling happier and more free to be myself.  With this freedom I have more energy to dedicate to my music and explore my passions.  I continue to pray for inspiration and guidance with my music and how it can be used as a tool for connection.

Love and Blessings to All!

-Bev

April 27th, 2011 by admin

Don’t worry about saving these songs!
And if one of our instruments breaks,
it doesn’t matter.
We have fallen into the place
where everything is music.
The strumming and the flute notes
rise into the atmosphere,
and even if the whole world’s harp
should burn up, there will still be
hidden instruments playing.
So the candle flickers and goes out.
We have a piece of flint and a spark.
This singing-art is sea foam.
The graceful movements come from a pearl
somewhere on the ocean floor.
Poems reach up like the edge of driftwood
along the beach, wanting and wanting!
They derive
from a slow and powerful root
that we can’t see.
Stop the words now.
Open the window in the center of your chest,
and let the spirits fly in and out.
Rumi/Barks

March 22nd, 2011 by admin

It is has been around a month now that I have been back in Seattle.  There is definitely an inner peace I feel, being close to my family and loved ones; and knowing this is where I would like to plant my roots.  At the moment I am working at my dad’s office to make some money and feel grateful for the job.  Everyday people are dropping off applications and calling for a job here, which is a constant reminder of all the I have.

I would also like to send my prayers to Japan and the middle east.  There is so much turmoil right now in the world and my goal is to seek it within myself, so that I may heal my inner turmoil and spread love.

After work playing my flute has become more of a joy.  It is so pleasurable to play music and make a lovely sound.  My music intention right now is to focus on my upcoming concerto and play from my heart.  Then I hope to attract more students to me!

March 3rd, 2011 by admin

I have returned from sunny Santa Barbara into the cold and constantly changing weather of Seattle.  Nevertheless, I am very happy.  I have learned so much over the past two years and am excited to bring back all my new tools and experiences.

In Santa Barbara I had the opportunity to play with the Indian fusion band Lotus Moon, which opened my eyes to the expressive possibilities of the flute and showed me how heart-felt, simple melodies can really touch people.  I look forward to combining my classical training with this new style of music, which encourages musicians to be more spontaneous and free.  When the sitar player Peter first told me, “ok, go, solo”, I said “huh, you want me to just solo”?  That was so foreign to me, however with practice and experience, I have more confidence and feel comfortable  jamming out.  This has really helped me let go some of my perfectionism I hold onto.

I also look forward to starting a studio in Seattle.  I feel confident in teaching the classical repertoire as well as hope to inspire any level and style of musician.   My dream is to help people connect to themselves through music.  To play out our sorrows and joys.

May 13th, 2010 by admin

My flute duo group Silver Winds is now very active in the Santa Barbara community and available for hire.  Below is our short bio, which shares some more information about us.  Please check out our website: www.silverwindsduo.com to find out more!

Silver Winds duo provides elegant music for a wide variety of special occasions in the Santa Barbara area.  Accomplished classical flutists Erin McKibben and Beverly Brossmann are top prize winners in national solo competitions and graduates of leading music schools and festivals, including the University of Michigan and the Aspen Music Festival.  They are seasoned concerto soloists, can be heard on commercial recordings, and have performed in Carnegie Hall.  Together they have created their first CD titled Silver Winds which can be purchased on their website, www.silverwindsduo.com.

The result of two virtuosic talents is a superior musical ensemble that will enhance the beauty and quality of your special event.

October 1st, 2009 by Beverly

I am happy to report that I love being back in Santa Barbara.  Things are going well in many areas of my life.  Living downtown is amazing because I can ride my bike anywhere I need to go, especially the beach!  Flute wise I have been slowly getting back into shape as my arms have been improving everyday.  It really feels like there is a connection to my internal happiness with the pain in my arms.  While I know that there are many physical ways to help this pain subside,  if I am emotionally clear or happy the outcome and pressure I put on myself to heal is not so important.  I know I will be able to play and things seem to be working out.

I have also spent a lot of energy with my friend Erin McKibben on creating a professional flute duo.  We continue to brainstorm and everyday make new plans and ideas of how we can share our music.  It is fulfilling to both of us I believe because we get to play music together and possibly make some money doing what we love.  Our newest idea for a flute name is Silver Wind, which we both like and would be happy to hear anyones opinion.   Sending my love.

September 8th, 2009 by admin

I am so happy to have this website completed and available to share  with all my friends and family.  I would like to thank everyone for the encouraging comments, suggestions, and support with this new endeavor.

In addition I am looking forward to another exciting year at UCSB.  My sister Steph and I will be driving down this coming weekend, stopping in Ashland, the Redwood forest and San Fran along the way.  School begins on the 24th and I can’t wait to resume lessons with Jill and do more teaching myself.

September 3rd, 2009 by admin

I love playing the flute