“A new original pedagogical approach, based on the stimulation of the pupil’s creative imagination.”
- Peter-Lukas Graf (Basel, 2025 )
I would encourage all serious wind instrument players and singers to read Bridget Bolliger’s THE ART of SUPPORT - for Flute (and for anyone who breathes )
In my daily practice I work on using similar techniques to help decrease tension in the body and build a full and resonant tone , without force, in order to achieve maximum efficiency in my tonal production.
The proper use of supportive can greatly improve your articulation concepts as well, which will free the tongue to act as a “passenger “ to your airflow and help define your sound without getting in the way.
- Paul Merkelo - solo trumpeter with the Orchestre symphonique de Montréal (OSM)
"As an occupational psychologist and an amateur adult flautist, I immediately recognised the exceptional pedagogical value of these cards as they stimulate that part of the brain which is the body's autopilot.
Very much like breathing at night without having to consciously steer that function, these cards directly target that part of the brain, and as such support you in finding your ideal muscular setup in your breathing apparatus and embouchure in a very natural, intuitive and unforced way.
I think that is an extraordinary achievement by Bridget, to have come up with such a tool.
In my opinion, these cards challenge many types of flute instruction out there, in their effectiveness to achieve results.”
- Ludo D., Belgium, Occupational psychologist & adult amateur flautist