Fighting Technology with Technology: The Encroaching Digital Age and Focused Practice

In this episode of The Chatty Flutist, Jennifer Szabo dives into our love-hate relationship with technology in the practice room. As musicians, we rely on tech to inspire, teach, and connect—but it can also be a huge distraction. Jennifer shares personal stories from her own practice struggles and reveals strategies for harnessing tech to improve focus and productivity. From recording sessions and using “practice-only” devices to the psychology of flow and setting up distraction-free zones, she explores ways to make technology work for us rather than against us.