About Me
Thank you for visiting my website.
I’m an orchestral musician with over 30 years experience as principal flute of the Houston Symphony. I love performing, recording and creating original music - sometimes utilizing flute (Voyage of Blacwyd) (Eohippus for 4 flutes) but sometimes playing other instruments! (Piece for 5 Touch Guitars) (The Tarot Canticles).
When it comes to flute playing and helping aspiring flutists with their own playing, I am pretty lucky to have had incredible teachers and mentors as well as my own difficulties to overcome (tendonitis, back pain, trouble with breath capacity) so nothing pleases me more than being able to share something that will help my students with their own journey.
On this website you’ll find some of my favorite ideas and rescources as well as my own recordings, compositions, and upcoming performances. Let’s connect via the contact form
Mastering the secrets of breath control can unlock potential in your playing in a way you might not even imagine possible.
If you've ever...
had trouble taking a fast breath between phrases without chopping up the music
failed to maintain good sound all the way to the end of a phrase
lost control of your breathing at an audition
…Or if you've ever used concepts like “support" and “expansion” to play more beautifully, consistently and confidently—but didn't get results…
You are not alone.
I spent years wondering why I was always running out of air no matter what I did. I kept practicing hard but I didn’t make progress.
It was beyond frustrating.
As it turned out I just didn't have a complete understanding of the problems I was having with breath control.
Once I was given the right information along with truly effective practice techniques, I was finally able to make real, impactful progress—and so can you.
I’m creating resources, tips, and lessons to share with you here to help you learn more about the confusing, but fascinating, topic of breathing.
But most of all, I’m here to help you reach your full potential as a musician, by using your most valuable, elemental and INVISIBLE resource: YOUR AIR.
Please visit often!
Download the free guide to my breathing secrets
7 Ways to Supercharge Your Breathing from Head to Toe
I’m Aralee Dorough, Principal Flutist of the Houston Symphony
I see so many players who are about 3/4 of the way to being exceptional, but very few who are able to convey the total command of their instrument in a slam-dunk play.
I love giving musicians the tools and feedback they need to put together ALL the pieces of their musical journey! That’s why I’ve put together my best resources, tips, and lessons to help you master your breath control and learn how to play tension-free with ease.
Are you ready to take control of your breath and your performance?