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Finger Gymnastics: Developing Flute Technique
Wondering how to improve your flute technique? Click to learn more.
How Flute Lessons Enhance Cognitive Skills and Brain Development
The Benefits of Learning the Flute: Why You Should Consider Private Lessons
Why Do My Slurs Sound Sloppy?
Should I Use An iPad For Music
Does Playing Flute Hurt?
Does flute playing hurt? It shouldn’t!
Francis Poulenc - LGBTQ+ Composer Series
June Studio News
Intermediate Flute Etudes
May Studio News
Is Is Too Late to Learn Flute?
When I began teaching flute, I heard a lot from adults that would say, “I would love to learn (or re-learn) the flute but I’m just too old. This is SO far from the truth. We spend so much of our time being worried about being “too old” for something for a few reasons - one, we’re afraid we will look silly doing an activity that children often do in school, and two, we are concerned we won’t have enough time to get good. But, here’s the thing - enjoying a hobby and enjoying your life isn’t about “being good” and you will never, ever look silly if you’re enjoying something!
Why Is My Flute Tone So Airy?
Oh, the struggle of every flutist, ever. From the complete beginner to the professional flutist, we have all struggled with our flute tone at some point or another. So, to make sure your tone isn’t airy, let’s try a few tweaks and exercises.
April Studio News
Three Tricks to Improve your Flute’s Middle Register
It’s not abnormal to struggle with your middle register - from the beginner airy notes to intermediate note cracks to advanced intonation - this is a tricky spot on the flute. While it doesn’t seem like it would be, the second octave C natural through E natural can give flutists of all calibers difficulty over the course of their careers. Here are my top three tricks to improve that middle register and avoid some of the frustration that comes with the middle register of the flute.
Three Fun and Interesting Solo Flute Pieces
How to Play Staccato Notes on Flute
Flute Maintenance 101
So, how often should you be cleaning your flute? What’s the best way to clean it? How often should you have maintenance done to your flute? All will be answered below.
Three Baroque Flute Pieces You Should Definitely Play
You should definitely play at least a few Baroque pieces over the course of your flute journey, and I have some suggestions as to which ones.
How to Play Beautiful High Notes on Flute
We all know the struggle. Once we start delving into the higher register on flute, it can be like fighting to get a beautiful, full tone. Some notes, particularly e-natural, can sound thin and airy, and other notes just can’t be achieved at all. Here are a few strategies to help those high notes open up and sound beautiful, full, and lush.
The Secrets to Clean Articulation on Flute
Articulation is a delicate balance between your fingers, breath, and tongue. It takes practice, practice, practice, but here are a few essential tips for clean tonguing and beautiful articulation on the flute.
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