One of the best decisions I ever made was to start opening up my studio to younger kids. When I first started teaching, most of my students were beginning w...

Are you a classical player who really loves Irish traditional music? Here are a few pointers to get started on the right foot! 1. It's "Irish", not "Celtic"...

Have a flutist or piccolist* in your life? Need to find them a gift and have no idea where to start? Here's a list to help! BUDGET-FRIENDLY - under ~$30 Fl...

Some days are bad. Downright awful. You pick up your flute and it sounds like crap. And you think, how could I have sounded SO GOOD yesterday, and today ...

There are so many things flying at us at any given moment and we are used to juggling multiple things at once as we go through our day. In your practice sess...

It's a new year and lots of students are starting band and orchestra for the first time. Everything new and shiny and so exciting! Some families may rent an...

Flashnote Derby is one of my favourite apps to use with my students. It's a note-learning app that seems to have taken everything a teacher (or student) cou...

Looking for a place to play outside of your school band for 2019/20? Check out these ensembles! Feisty Flutes Auditions: none Age: 8 + Fees: $60/4 week term...

I have a thriving group of adult beginners in my studio, and I love working with them. I love hearing about their victories from the week before, their stru...

You love music, you're bringing your kids to their lessons every week, but you're a bit lost when it comes to helping them explore between sessions? Here ar...

Looking for ways to help your young one practice music? Print out these practice medallions on card stock or heavy paper and pick 4 random ones each day. T...

I've been looking for a good way to get tiny kids involved in flute playing at a cost that doesn't scare off parents who aren't completely sure if their chil...

Are you learning a new tune? Want to know how to figure out what key/mode it's in? Here's a handy guide to help out. Step 1: Match up the number of sharps t...

Do you eat, sleep and dream music? Do you want to take advantage of every possible opportunity to study it? Are you looking for ways to help fund those stu...

So you love Irish music and want to get started learning tunes. If you already know how to read music, it's going to be incredibly tempting to pick up some ...

For those families who homeschool, finding a music teacher who fits in with the family rhythm is important. Someone who will support your choices and work w...

We are opening up an additional day for flute lessons at the Halifax South End studio. If you would like to get your name added to the list, send Amy a mess...

Are you interested in traditional Irish music? Want to try learning a tune or two in a fun, low-pressure environment? Come join my flute class at the Re-Jig...

When it comes to metronome apps, I have two qualities I look for. It has to be loud enough to hear over a flute or concertina (bonus points for piccolo!) The...

Have a new band piece that's full of trills and you're not sure how to tackle them? Here are a few simple rules* to help. If you see one (or both) of these ...