Leanna Keith

Leanna Keith serves as flute professor at Cornish College of the Arts in Seattle, where she pushes the boundaries of traditional flute performance. Known for creating sound experiences that make audiences exclaim "I didn't know the flute could do that!", her work bridges artistic disciplines and audience expectations.

Her artistic practice encompasses:

• Contemporary flute performance with extended techniques
• Composition and improvisation
• Integration of technology in musical performance
• Exploration of cultural connections through music
• Breaking down traditional performer-audience boundaries

Keith co-directs the chamber music ensemble Kin of the Moon, which explores sonic rituals and promotes cross-pollination of musical genres. Her discography includes the 2021 "TAROT Album" (which she composed, performed, recorded, and mixed) and the concept album "body of breath" focused on the bass flute as a living, breathing organism. These works explore identity, storytelling through time, organic processes, and self-creation through breath.

As an educator and performer, Keith emphasizes the flute's versatility while expanding its repertoire through innovative techniques and technological integration.