Rebecca Fuller, Author at Staging Main LearnFlute Online

A Guide For Playing Music From the Heart

There are people who play musical instruments, and then there are ‘musicians’. They aren’t the same, and your heart knows the difference even if your ears aren’t quite sure. Today I’d like to start a conversation intended on being a part of a guide for playing music from the heart. You, too can become a real musician. When I was much younger I remember feeling a bit of jealousy that my older brother had adventures […]

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LFP 053 | Continuation – The Natural Way is the Comfortable Way

Learn Flute Podcast / By Rebecca Fuller

Learn Flute Podcast SHOW NOTES: In this episode, you will learn more about why the natural way is the comfortable way to play the flute. This is the Learn Flute Podcast Episode 053. Excited!! You’ll learn: What this podcast will be all about Information on this podcast is supplemental to LearnFluteOnline.com What muscles are made of How flute players are similar to athletes in that natural is comfortable Why it is so important to take breaks

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Why Playing in Band is Good For You

Side Notes / By Rebecca Fuller

Band? Really? Over the years I have taught many students that began lessons after playing a few years in band. It has been interesting to notice the different levels they come from. I have noticed that these students have learned some things from band that help them as they continue learning how to play the flute. Here are a couple of ideas for why playing in band is good for you. Band students tend to

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LFP 052 | The Natural Way is the Comfortable Way to Play the Flute

Learn Flute Podcast / By Rebecca Fuller

Learn Flute Podcast SHOW NOTES: In this episode, you will learn that the natural way is the comfortable way to play the flute. This is the Learn Flute Podcast Episode 052. Yeah! You’ll learn: What this podcast will be all about Information on this podcast is supplemental to LearnFluteOnline.com What is Overtrying What is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome How to avoid Carpal Tunnel What you can look forward to learning from listening Learn Flute Podcast 052

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The Secrets You Need to Learn to Play With Other Instruments

Performing / By Rebecca Fuller

One thing really neat about being a flute player is that you can find opportunities to play in all sorts of venues with all sorts of different people. In this article I will tell you a few secrets that you need, as a flute player, to play with other instruments. Whether you are a member of a band, orchestra, or you are just wanting to play music with a couple of friends, learning to play

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LFP 051 | The Effects Music Has On Us All

Learn Flute Podcast / By Rebecca Fuller

Learn Flute Podcast SHOW NOTES: In this episode, you will learn about some of the effects music has on us all. This is the Learn Flute Podcast Episode 051. Yeah! You’ll learn: What this podcast will be all about Information on this podcast is supplemental to LearnFluteOnline.com What the world would be like without music How music effects our emotions What music makes you feel What you can look forward to learning from listening Learn Flute

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Facts and Myths About Dynamics on Flute

Technique / By Rebecca Fuller

The word ‘dynamics’ refers to the varying levels of actual volume of sound. Dynamics are used to create emotion in music, so as you can imagine they’re quite important! Let’s discover and debunk some facts and myths about dynamics on flute. There are different dynamic levels from very loud to very soft. In musical terms these are noted like this (from loud of soft): Fortissimo, Forte, Mezzo, Piano, Pianissimo. There are varying degrees, but you

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LFP 050 | What I Learned at the National Flute Convention

Learn Flute Podcast / By Rebecca Fuller

Learn Flute Podcast SHOW NOTES: In this episode, you will get an insight into what I learned at the National Flute Convention. This is the Learn Flute Podcast Episode 050. Yeah! You’ll learn: What this podcast will be all about Information on this podcast is supplemental to LearnFluteOnline.com What the National Flute Convention is like Specific details about what to expect What you can look forward to in the future What you can look forward

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Everything You Need to Know About the Word Embouchure

Side Notes / By Rebecca Fuller

The word ‘embouchure’ is not a common one for most people. I can’t even think of one instance in my life that I’ve used it except in a musical “playing an instrument” way. So, when it pops up in the lessons you are learning on my website, perhaps this will give everything you need to know about the word embouchure. First of all, the best definition and pronunciation I can give you that hits the

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LFP 049 | To Use the Plugs or Not

Learn Flute Podcast / By Rebecca Fuller

Learn Flute Podcast SHOW NOTES: In this episode, you will learn how to decide if you should use the plugs or not. This is the Learn Flute Podcast Episode 049. Yay! You’ll learn: What this podcast will be all about Information on this podcast is supplemental to LearnFluteOnline.com how to see if you are ready to take plugs out How to take plugs out correctly Why we use plugs What you can look forward to learning

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