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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!
Common Injuries for Flutists and How to Prevent Them
It seems like I’m constantly seeing flutists (not unlike myself) struggling with injuries. We play and play and play not even thinking that what we are doing isn’t necessarily the most natural thing for humans to do. We’re working muscles that most people don’t even know they have (which, in my opinion, makes us superhuman, but that’s just me) and we’re doing so for extended periods of time. Just like any other muscles, these can get fatigued or injured without proper stretching and resting, so I’m here to tell you a few of those injuries and how they can be prevented.
Most Famous Flute Pieces
I get this question a lot with students starting out or wanting to build their musical libraries: What is the most famous flute piece? Well, that’s not as easy to answer as it might seem. At the end of the day, there’s really no data on the matter, but in my own personal research, it seems that there are two pieces that flutists and non-flutists are most familiar with.
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.
How to Play Staccato Notes on Flute
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.
Learn to Play Flute Fast!
Tips from a music teacher on how to get the most out of your musical learning journey!
Tried and True Ways to Boost Musical Confidence
Choosing the Right Music Teacher, Pt. 2
Finding the right music teacher can be daunting, but don’t worry too much! Here’s a list of questions you should be asking your potential musical partner.
Choosing the Right Music Teacher
Choosing the right music teacher sounds pretty scary, right? These days there are so many options between online teachers, in person, and teaching yourself. It doesn’t have to be that scary, though, so let’s break it down into a few steps by asking yourself some questions first:
Setting Musical Goals in 2023
Writing efficient musical goals for the new year. I’m so proud of you for showing up in 2023!
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