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Flute Fundamentals: Techniques to Balance Mind, Body, and Sound
A holistic approach in flute playing is essential as it recognizes the interconnectedness of mind, body, and spirit in the learning process. By focusing on mindfulness and body awareness, students can develop a deeper understanding of their instrument, leading to improved technique and expression. This comprehensive perspective encourages players to be present during practice and performances, fostering emotional engagement with the music. Moreover, addressing physical alignment and breathing can enhance sound production and reduce the risk of injury. Ultimately, a holistic approach not only enriches the technical aspects of flute playing but also transforms music into a joyful and fulfilling lifelong activity. With that, we can foster a beautiful connection between the mind, body, and sound.
5 Essential Tips for Beginner Flutists
Flute is such an incredible instrument, so first of all, yay! You’ve chosen a fun instrument that can do a variety of things - classical, jazz, even rock and metal. The possibilities with flute are endless, but we do need to make it through the basics to get to the really fun stuff. So, I have five essential tips for you to fly your way through the basics and become an incredible flutist. Proper posture, breath control, finger placement, a great practice routine, and the ability to seek guidance are some of the most important things to keep in mind when beginning your flute journey on the right foot.
Three Ways You Can Support Your Child While They Take Online Flute Lessons
There are a few key ways you can support your child while they take online flute lessons and they’re super important to their success…
Three Reasons Your Music Practice Routine Sucks
Is your practice routine ruining your musical growth? Are you struggling to get better? Click to read how to get better!
Flute Tone for Fuller Lips
Are you struggling with your flute tone as a person with fuller lips? Click here to learn a few ways you can correct your embouchure to better accommodate your body!
Mastering Scales: A Guide for Intermediate Flutists
Want to master your scales on the flute? Intermediate flutists, click here to read!
Jingle All the Way to Virtuosity: The Ultimate Guide to Gifting Flute Lessons this Christmas
Thinking about gifting flute lessons to your loved one this holiday season? Click to read why that’s a GREAT idea!
Teaching Music with Empathy
Are your students not progressing? Maybe you need a new approach.
How to Practice Effectively: A Guide for Flute Students
Struggling to practice and actually get better? Read this.
May Studio News
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.
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.
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:
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