Scholarships: Youth & Uni
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...
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Amy O'Neill
- Oct 3, 2018
- 3 min
Irish Flute: Learning By Ear
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...
Amy O'Neill
- Oct 1, 2018
- 3 min
Homeschooling & Blended Lessons
For those families who homeschool, finding a music teacher who fits in with the family rhythm is important. Someone who will support...
Amy O'Neill
- Sep 26, 2018
- 1 min
New Students
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...
Amy O'Neill
- Sep 19, 2018
- 1 min
Traditional Irish Flute Workshop - Oct 20/18
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...
Amy O'Neill
- Sep 18, 2018
- 3 min
App Alert: Pro Metronome
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...
Amy O'Neill
- Sep 16, 2018
- 2 min
Trills!
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...
Amy O'Neill
- Aug 26, 2018
- 1 min
Booking School Workshops
Fall flute workshop season is here! Â Book a beginner, intermediate or advanced session for your students by emailing...
Amy O'Neill
- Jul 20, 2018
- 2 min
Parents and Practising
Ok. So you've thought up all sorts of games, you're encouraging like crazy, you're allowing your child to take some control of what...
Amy O'Neill
- Jul 10, 2018
- 1 min
Starting out on Irish Flute
The Irish or wooden flute is so much fun to play! If you're thinking about learning to play but don't know if you want to invest in a...
Amy O'Neill
- May 28, 2018
- 3 min
Parents & Practising - under 10's
You've signed your child up for flute lessons and now you're wondering how to help during the week? Here are some ideas! Kids under 10:...
Amy O'Neill
- May 6, 2018
- 1 min
Flute Stretches
As flute players, we spend a lot of time putting strain on our shoulder, back, neck and arm muscles. Here is a video to help work the...
Amy O'Neill
- May 6, 2018
- 1 min
Teaching Community
One of the things I most cherish in my professional life is having strong, positive, vibrant relationships with other flute teachers in...
Amy O'Neill
- May 5, 2018
- 3 min
Flute Clinics - Atlantic Festivals of Music
Last week was the 2018 Atlantic Festival of Music, held at the gorgeously-situated Mount Saint Vincent University. The view from my...
Amy O'Neill
- Oct 3, 2017
- 2 min
Best Practice Advice I Ever Received
When I first started studying music, I was young enough that I ignored much of the practice advice that my teachers gave me. I just...
Amy O'Neill
- Sep 1, 2017
- 1 min
Slowing Down
Do you want to play along with a piece, but can't quite keep up with the tempo? Or are you trying to learn a tune by ear and can't quite...
Amy O'Neill
- Aug 17, 2017
- 1 min
Rhythm Helper
Do you want to improve your rhythm? (Hint: the answer should always be YES!) Vic Firth has some great rhythm drills on their website. ...
Amy O'Neill
- Jul 8, 2017
- 2 min
A. Leroux and Rudall, Rose & Carte Flutes, c.1850
Have you ever been curious about what the ancestors of your modern flute looked like? There have been some pretty amazing-looking flutes...
Amy O'Neill
- Jun 15, 2017
- 2 min
Practice Tips - Improve More Quickly
Do you ever think you're working way too hard for very little musical gain? Maybe it's how you're practicing. Here are a few ideas to...
Amy O'Neill
- May 11, 2017
- 1 min
How to Practice Effectively: Video
Want to know how practicing makes you a better musician? Check out this TED video. #effectivepractice #musicpractice #musicvideo
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