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Tula Microphone: A Review for Flutists
Gear review for flutists! Is the Tula microphone a good mic for flute? Read on!
Do Musicians Take Medication for Performance Anxiety?
Remember that stage fright and the occasional jitters are different from anxiety disorders. Anxiety disorders cause pervasive and invasive anxiousness at a much higher level than simple stage fright. Again, these are things to discuss with your doctor to know whether or not you’re dealing with simple pre-performance jitters or if you have an anxiety disorder that may require a different type of treatment.
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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