Amy O'NeillNov 18, 20203 minFlute Tools: MetronomesWhat 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...
Amy O'NeillOct 7, 20201 minInspiration & CommunityOne 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'NeillSep 30, 20202 minSetting up a curved headjoint flute - Jupiter 313/313S ProdigyHurray! You've got your first real flute! Congratulations! Are you now wondering how to set the instrument up? Read on! The Jupiter...
Amy O'NeillSep 23, 20202 minYou Belong HereI'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'NeillSep 15, 20201 minGetting your first sounds on fluteLooking for help getting your first flute sounds? Not sure how to set up your embouchure? Check out the latest First Flutes video!...
Amy O'NeillSep 8, 20203 minWhich 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'NeillAug 16, 20202 minSeptember & First Flute LessonsWhat 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'NeillJan 29, 20204 minAdding Tiny Students to the StudioOne 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'NeillJan 15, 20202 minFlute: From Classical to IrishAre 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'NeillJan 6, 20206 minFlutey & Piccoloey Gift GuideHave 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'NeillJan 3, 20202 minBad Practice DaysSome 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'NeillDec 9, 20192 minPractice Tips: Choose OneThere 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'NeillSep 9, 20192 minBuying a New FluteIt'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'NeillApr 10, 20192 minApp Review: Flashnote DerbyFlashnote 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'NeillMar 8, 20192 minYouth EnsemblesLooking 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'NeillJan 5, 20192 minBeginning as AdultsI 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'NeillDec 6, 20182 minBetween LessonsYou 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'NeillNov 4, 20181 minFree Music PrintablesLooking 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'NeillNov 1, 20184 minReview: Nuvo TooTI'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'NeillOct 23, 20183 minWhat 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...