Flute Tools: Metronomes
What is a metronome? And why should I use one? If those are the first questions to cross your mind on seeing this post, you DEFINITELY...
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Amy O'Neill
- Oct 7, 2020
- 1 min
Inspiration & Community
One of the most challenging aspects of working as a freelance musician and teacher is that you'll often be on your own - whether it's...
Amy O'Neill
- Sep 30, 2020
- 2 min
Setting up a curved headjoint flute - Jupiter 313/313S Prodigy
Hurray! You've got your first real flute! Congratulations! Are you now wondering how to set the instrument up? Read on! The Jupiter...
Amy O'Neill
- Sep 23, 2020
- 2 min
You Belong Here
I've been thinking lately (with all the extra time we've had for thinking!) about what makes my Studio so truly itself. What magical...
Amy O'Neill
- Sep 15, 2020
- 1 min
Getting your first sounds on flute
Looking for help getting your first flute sounds? Not sure how to set up your embouchure? Check out the latest First Flutes video!...
Amy O'Neill
- Sep 8, 2020
- 3 min
Which flute to buy for a beginner?
You've decided to start playing flute? Yay! You are going to have SO MUCH FUN. The first thing you need to do is find a flute. If you...
Amy O'Neill
- Aug 16, 2020
- 2 min
September & First Flute Lessons
What to expect at your first flute lesson. Things are a bit up in the air this year in terms of what's happening this fall with music class
Amy O'Neill
- Jan 29, 2020
- 4 min
Adding Tiny Students to the Studio
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...
Amy O'Neill
- Jan 15, 2020
- 2 min
Flute: From Classical to Irish
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...
Amy O'Neill
- Jan 6, 2020
- 6 min
Flutey & Piccoloey Gift Guide
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!...
Amy O'Neill
- Jan 3, 2020
- 2 min
Bad Practice Days
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...
Amy O'Neill
- Dec 9, 2019
- 2 min
Practice Tips: Choose One
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....
Amy O'Neill
- Sep 9, 2019
- 2 min
Buying a New Flute
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...
Amy O'Neill
- Apr 10, 2019
- 2 min
App Review: Flashnote Derby
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...
Amy O'Neill
- Mar 8, 2019
- 2 min
Youth Ensembles
Looking for a place to play outside of your school band for 2019/20? Check out these ensembles! Feisty Flutes Auditions: none Age: 8 +...
Amy O'Neill
- Jan 5, 2019
- 2 min
Beginning as Adults
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...
Amy O'Neill
- Dec 6, 2018
- 2 min
Between Lessons
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...
Amy O'Neill
- Nov 4, 2018
- 1 min
Free Music Printables
Looking for ways to help your young one practice music? Print out these practice medallions on card stock or heavy paper and pick 4...
Amy O'Neill
- Nov 1, 2018
- 4 min
Review: Nuvo TooT
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...
Amy O'Neill
- Oct 23, 2018
- 3 min
What are Modes?
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...