About

Greetings, I’m Rozalind!

Who says we can’t be multi-passionate professionals wearing many different hats?

I’m a professional coach, audio-visual performer, recording artist, inspirational speaker and music educator.

What ties it all together is my love for everything inspiring, empowering and creative!

I help others SHINE on the stage, in the classroom, at their workplace and throughout their lives.

Biography

Multi award-winning Di Zhao Flutes Artist, Rozalind MacPhail inspires and empowers through live music, film and storytelling. She explores new ways to combine image and sound in works that speak honestly of people, place and the human experience.

  • Based in St. John’s, NL, Rozalind MacPhail has expanded from looping flutist to one of Canada's most unique and captivating multi-instrumentalist singer-songwriters. MacPhail seeks opportunities to inspire and empower through live music, film and storytelling. She explores innovative ways to combine image and sound in works that speak honestly of people, place and the human experience.

    A classically-trained flutist, MacPhail layers moody vocals, electrifying flute loops, omnichord and driving electronics through her effects pedals and the digital audio workstation, Ableton Live. MacPhail’s music is emotive and cinematic, mixing elements of folk, indie, electronica and classical. One of Canada’s most buzzed about Di Zhao artists, she’s produced numerous solo albums, composed music for film and toured internationally over the last two decades.

    She was nominated for ECMA’s “Industry Innovator of the Year” (2023) and won MusicNL’s “Music Educator of the Year” in 2022.

    MacPhail grew up in Canada on a small group of islands nestled in the harbour of Toronto, Ontario called Toronto Island. She has lived in many parts of Canada but it was the artistically vibrant city of St. John’s, Newfoundland that stole her heart. MacPhail has recorded numerous albums, composed music for film and toured internationally over the last two decades.

    She’s currently producing her electro-folk album, PUSH & PULL which features music production by Pick a Piper aka Brad Weber of 3x JUNO-winning Canadian group Caribou.

    The songs and films from PUSH & PULL are featured in MacPhail’s keynote concert, INSPIRATION SOUP. This engaging and interactive hybrid concert experience hits stages throughout Canada, USA, Europe and Scandinavia in 2025.

Some Interesting Things About Me

Some Interesting Things About Me

I’m an island girl at heart. I was raised on Toronto Island and now live on the most eastern tip of a much bigger island in Canada, the province of Newfoundland and Labrador.

I’m an island girl at heart. I was raised on Toronto Island and now live on the most eastern tip of a much bigger island in Canada, the province of Newfoundland and Labrador.

I began the flute to help treat my asthma at the age of 13. It worked!

I began the flute to help treat my asthma at the age of 13. It worked!

I almost joined the circus! I auditioned for Cirque du Soleil but a different destiny was in store for me. Had I joined the circus, I may never have become a singer-songwriter!

I almost joined the circus! I auditioned for Cirque du Soleil but a different destiny was in store for me. Had I joined the circus, I may never have become a singer-songwriter!

Before I became a songwriter, I was “Mystery Flute Girl”, performing as guest flutist with celebrated bands and artists including, Yo La Tengo, Lou Barlow, Constantines and more.

Before I became a songwriter, I was “Mystery Flute Girl”, performing as guest flutist with celebrated bands and artists including, Yo La Tengo, Lou Barlow, Constantines and more.

I began writing and recording my own songs when I turned 30 years old. It is my mission to document every aspect of my songwriting journey until the day I die.

I began writing and recording my own songs when I turned 30 years old. It is my mission to document every aspect of my songwriting journey until the day I die.

The 1st time I toured to NL, I was touring solo across Canada with a bus pass. When I reached Cape Breton, the bus pass ended so I hitched a ride with a trucker to St. John's!

The 1st time I toured to NL, I was touring solo across Canada with a bus pass. When I reached Cape Breton, the bus pass ended so I hitched a ride with a trucker to St. John's!

I love shooting film on my Super 8 camera. This was me capturing a sunrise in Wilmington, North Carolina.

I love shooting film on my Super 8 camera. This was me capturing a sunrise in Wilmington, North Carolina.

Travelling fuels my creativity! This was a memorable experience when I spent the day with a bunch of gold miners as we staked a claim just outside of Dawson City, Yukon!

Travelling fuels my creativity! This was a memorable experience when I spent the day with a bunch of gold miners as we staked a claim just outside of Dawson City, Yukon!

Meet renowned Canadian director Ingrid Veninger. I performed my 1st live score for her full-length feature film, HE HATED PIGEONS in New York City, Oregon and North Carolina.

Meet renowned Canadian director Ingrid Veninger. I performed my 1st live score for her full-length feature film, HE HATED PIGEONS in New York City, Oregon and North Carolina.

My biggest love other than music is foraging for mushrooms in the woods. I’m like a little kid when I pick mushrooms in Newfoundland’s deep woods.

My biggest love other than music is foraging for mushrooms in the woods. I’m like a little kid when I pick mushrooms in Newfoundland’s deep woods.

I've lived in 3 different houses on the most haunted street in St. John's, Victoria Street. I created a song inspired by this beautiful street for my HEAD FIRST project.

I've lived in 3 different houses on the most haunted street in St. John's, Victoria Street. I created a song inspired by this beautiful street for my HEAD FIRST project.

Sponsored by Di Zhao Flutes

I’m proud to be the first sponsored artist by Di Zhao Flutes!

I fell in love with Di Zhao’s instruments the moment I tried them at The National Flute Association Convention in Chicago. These flutes sing to my soul. They are beautifully crafted with such care and precision. To be sponsored by a progressive company like Di Zhao Flutes is a dream come true.

I am proud to stand behind a flute company that focuses on innovation and excellence.

I play these Di Zhao flutes:

  • DZ-B and DZB vertical bass flutes

  • DZ-A 100 alto flute

  • DZP 201 piccolo

Talking Flutes Podcast

Catch my interview on Talking Flutes! We talk about how I moved beyond the classical genre, composing for films, being a singer and flute player, and introducing a looping piccolo into an album!