Learning to Learn by Ear
Whether you're learning traditional Irish tunes or classical sonatas, there is a place for learning by ear. If you already read music,...
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- Nov 18, 2020
- 3 min
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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- 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...
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- 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...
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- 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...
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- 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!...
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- 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...
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- 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
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- 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...
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- 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...
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- 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!...
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- 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...
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- 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....
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- 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...
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- 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...
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- 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 +...
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- 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...
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- 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...
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- 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...
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- 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...
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