Stephanie Smith

Session: Unlock the Secret to Beautiful Articulation – Understanding the Valsalva Maneuver

Steph Smith, CEO of Beat V.M. LLC, is a French hornist and educator in the Chicagoland area who works with musicians afflicted by articulation disorders.  Through personal experience, she has discovered a means to bypass the Valsalva maneuver, a reflex that can wreak havoc for brass players. People worldwide have sought her assistance, from amateur players to prominent professional musicians.