Took my flute out today, just like any other day... put it up to my mouth, proceeded to play, then... BLAM! I knew this moment was coming. That moment when your beautiful, clear tone goes to pot and your fingers act as though they spent last evening at the bar watching the Cubs!

It's happened to musicians, actors, sports heroes... you name it. I had come too far in my quest for flute fame (well, not fame really - it just sounded good) for this to happen.  There were times when this strange phenomenon lasted for weeks.  This time, I was not going to give in!!  I put my flute down, pouted for a while, took the dog for a walk, came back, and did NOT pick up my flute.  Had I done so, it would have been forced.  What good does that do?  Instead, I centered myself, took a few deep breaths, and utilized some great stress and relaxation techniques I've learned as a TTouch Practitioner.  What the heck is TTouch?  TTouch is an amazing tool that helps to positively influence health and behavior using touch, movement, and other exercises.  While typically associated with animals, TTouch works wonders on ALL animals (including humans!)

It worked!!  Thanks to TTouch, I'm able to successfully pull myself out of this hole and move on.  If you are in the Chicago area, contact me for a TTouch inspired lesson at Heidi@HeidiSaeter.com or call (847) 859-2115.

For more information about TTouch, check out their website at www.TTouch.com.