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Amy O'Neill
Nov 4, 20181 min read
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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Amy O'Neill
Nov 1, 20184 min read
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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Amy O'Neill
Oct 23, 20183 min read
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...
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Amy O'Neill
Oct 9, 20183 min read
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, 20183 min read
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...
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Amy O'Neill
Oct 1, 20183 min read
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...
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Amy O'Neill
Sep 26, 20181 min read
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...
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Amy O'Neill
Sep 19, 20181 min read
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...
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Amy O'Neill
Sep 18, 20183 min read
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...
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Amy O'Neill
Sep 16, 20182 min read
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...
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Amy O'Neill
Aug 26, 20181 min read
Booking School Workshops
Fall flute workshop season is here! Â Book a beginner, intermediate or advanced session for your students by emailing...
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Amy O'Neill
Jul 20, 20182 min read
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...
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Amy O'Neill
Jul 10, 20181 min read
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...
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Amy O'Neill
May 28, 20183 min read
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:...
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Amy O'Neill
May 6, 20181 min read
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...
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Amy O'Neill
May 6, 20181 min read
Teaching Community
One of the things I most cherish in my professional life is having strong, positive, vibrant relationships with other flute teachers in...
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Amy O'Neill
May 5, 20183 min read
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...
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Amy O'Neill
Oct 3, 20172 min read
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...
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Amy O'Neill
Sep 1, 20171 min read
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...
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Amy O'Neill
Aug 17, 20171 min read
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. ...
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