Performing is part of life as a musician. And it’s totally natural to feel slightly apprehensive about performing in front of others at the beginning of your musical career. Performing in front of an audience is just as much an art, as is being able to play the instrument itself. So we are going to discuss a few practicing ideas and techniques to help us conquer our stage fright! Preparation is key. Prepare Preparation is […]
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So, you’re brand new to playing in the flute (yay!) and you need to know how to take proper care of this beautiful new instrument that you’ve acquired. So here are a few important tips for taking care of your flute. The first important tip to know for taking care of your flute, is the proper handling of your flute. You want to make sure that you are always very gentle with your flute.
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Learn Flute Podcast SHOW NOTES: In this episode, you will learn the answer to the question, “How much time should I practice my flute as a beginner?”. This is the Learn Flute Podcast Episode 084. Yeah! The first one!! You’ll learn: What this podcast will be all about Information on this podcast is supplemental to LearnFluteOnline.com How riding a bike relates to flute playing How much time a beginner flute player should spend practicing What
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In this article I want to answer the question, “Are flute head joints different?” And the answer is – yes actually. They do come in slightly different sizes and shapes as well. Student model flutes are usually factory stamped out, so they aren’t very different within brands, but different brands and models have their own signature sizes and shapes for sure. Once you start getting into the higher level flutes- like the advanced and professional
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Recently I received a question from a flute student who asked, “Should I keep the plugs in my open-holed flute?” You may know a bit about these plugs mostly found in Intermediate level flutes, or perhaps you don’t even know what I’m talking about. No worries, let me explain in case you’re kind of clueless right now. The student model flutes almost always come with regular (closed-hole) key tops that are solid metal (no holes),
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Learn Flute Podcast SHOW NOTES: In this episode, you will learn all about how to play the flute with power including real tips and tricks. This is the Learn Flute Podcast Episode 083. Yeah! You’ll learn: What this podcast will be all about Information on this podcast is supplemental to LearnFluteOnline.com What a poor tone sounds like How to create a better tone What the Learn Flute Online Tone Course is What you can look
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Learn Flute Podcast SHOW NOTES: In this episode, you will learn all about how I began changing my life one habit at a time including my step by step secret to reaching goals. This is the Learn Flute Podcast Episode 082. Yeah! You’ll learn: What this podcast will be all about Information on this podcast is supplemental to LearnFluteOnline.com An experience I had reaching my goals How you can begin accomplishing your dreams What you can
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The benefits of learning to play a musical instrument are many, but did you know that there are added bonuses when it happens more regularly? There are especially 3 perks you gain from playing your instrument daily. Playing every single day makes it so that you can relax more through your list of flute to-do’s instead of rushing and cramming it all in the day before your lesson. Relaxing is a must for flutists! Tension
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Learning how to play the flute can bring you a lifetime of joy and fun. Here are the top 3 tips to help you start playing the flute right. Relax your new embouchure. Using just your head joint is the best way to accomplish this. No need to hurry onto the whole flute quite yet. Spend time learning how to relax your face while getting your ‘blow’ to work. It’s where the joy in music
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There are so many imperative skills that can only be learned once a learning-musician starts to attempt performing. I wish everyone understood this concept. I know I didn’t when I was first learning. I thought that performing meant you had to already be professional, and never make mistakes. Nothing could be further from the truth. Many people find performing in front of others intimidating and sometimes physically unnerving. It’s okay. There is a way to
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