I will readily admit that I’m a bit of a nut when it comes to playing B-flat on the flute. I’m always very deliberate when it comes to which fingering I choose for this note. It’s really important to make sure that you’re using the most advantageous fingering for the passage you’re playing to make sure …
To follow up on my last blog post, Practicing: run-throughs vs. small chunks, here are some ways to break down your practice to get more work done in less time. I’ve chosen an example from the Rubank Elementary Method for Flute, but these ideas apply to all music at all levels of difficulty. Copyright by …
It’s really important to establish some kind of practice schedule. Many times, I have new students (college or private students) who realize they have to practice between lessons but just never seem to get around to it. Before they know it, a full semester is over and they really haven’t made any progress, which is …
Basic flute maintenance (from the flutist’s perspective) Having taught flute for fourteen years now, I’ve taught a lot of folks. I’ve decided to compile a basic maintenance checklist for flute students. I’ve found that, usually, each student has a few habits that could cause damage to their instrument. Any damage is going to adversely affect …
So many students ask me about proper concert etiquette. If you’ve never been to a classical concert before, I can understand your anxiety. Probably you’ve been to a popular music concert, so let’s start there. What’s the appropriate dress for a popular music concert? It depends. You probably wouldn’t wear cowboy boots to a Green …
If you’re reading this particular post, you’re most likely a student of mine, in some capacity. This blog is for you. The purpose of it is to add an additional perspective to the material we cover in class. Some of it is to help clarify lecture topics, and some of it is to give you …
