Rebecca Fuller, Author at Staging Main LearnFlute Online

The Real Truth About Sight Reading

Since you are learning how to play an instrument (flute?), I thought I’d give you the 411, you know- the real truth about sight reading. For all the effort you’re going through, I think you deserve it. You deserve it, but are you ready for the truth? Okay. Here goes: There’s really no alternatives or special ‘super-tricks’ I can teach you for better sight-reading that will substitute for actually just doing it — a lot. […]

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LFP 048 | Using Musical Skills to Enhance Community

Learn Flute Podcast / By Rebecca Fuller

Learn Flute Podcast SHOW NOTES: In this episode, you will learn how you can use your musical skills to enhance community. This is the Learn Flute Podcast Episode 048. Exciting!! You’ll learn: What this podcast will be all about Information on this podcast is supplemental to LearnFluteOnline.com An experience Rebecca had Why it is important to build confidence Some of the benefits of being a good musician What you can look forward to learning from listening

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Everything You Need to Know About the Flute Etude

Everything You Need to Know About the Flute Étude

Technique / By Rebecca Fuller

At every single stage of development, whether beginner or professional, we should find ‘études for flute’ as a part of many of our practice sessions. So what is an étude anyway? I’ll put it plainly here for you, and you’ll start down your ‘yellow-brick’ of enjoying them right away. As I write this article, I checked the dictionary definition to find out what it had to say; |ey’tood| NOUN A short musical composition, typically for

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LFP 047 | What to do with a Stinky Flute

Learn Flute Podcast / By Rebecca Fuller

Learn Flute Podcast SHOW NOTES: In this episode, you will learn what to do with a stinky flute including what you need to keep your flute smelling nice. This is the Learn Flute Podcast Episode 047. Yeah! You’ll learn: What this podcast will be all about Information on this podcast is supplemental to LearnFluteOnline.com Does denatured alcohol help my flute? How to keep your cleaning cloths clean A testimonial from Myra What you can look

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Positive Effects of Learning to Play the Flute

Side Notes / By Rebecca Fuller

Learning to play the flute is something that will benefit your life in so many ways. Today I want to tell you about some of the positive effects of learning to play the flute. There are so many! Isn’t it amazing how our bodies work! Studies done by an elite group of scientists have shown that “regularly playing a musical instrument increases the size and power of the brain and can be used to improve

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LFP 046 | The Purpose of the Flute End Cap

Learn Flute Podcast / By Rebecca Fuller

Learn Flute Podcast SHOW NOTES: In this episode, you will learn about the purpose of the flute end cap, including important do’s and don’ts to help you take good care of your instrument. This is the Learn Flute Podcast Episode 046. Yeah! You’ll learn: What this podcast will be all about Information on this podcast is supplemental to LearnFluteOnline.com How to check if your flute needs to visit a technician What the flute end cap is

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What is a Grace Note for Flute?

Reading Music, Uncategorized / By Rebecca Fuller

One of the most fun parts of learning to play the flute is when your level becomes advanced enough to start inserting ornaments such as trills and grace notes. So, what is a grace note for flute anyway? My way to describe the grace note is like a ‘pre-thought’ or a quick embellishment just before the main note in a melody. A quick little note that is placed at the last possible moment It’s possible

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LFP 045 | What Does the Rose Bush Bring?

Learn Flute Podcast / By Rebecca Fuller

Learn Flute Podcast SHOW NOTES: In this episode, you will learn about the rose bush as it relates to music and the arts. This is the Learn Flute Podcast Episode 045. Yeah! You’ll learn: What this podcast will be all about Information on this podcast is supplemental to LearnFluteOnline.com A story about a beautiful opera house How a rose bush relates to music The importance of having music in your life What you can look

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Benefits of Playing the Flute

Side Notes / By Rebecca Fuller

If you’re reading this article you probably already know that the flute is one of the best instruments in the world (you could say I’m a little biased). But did you know that there are many different benefits of playing the flute that can bring joy to you and those around you? I’ve created a list of some with a few of the benefits you can receive from playing the flute. Increases your memory capacity

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LFP 044 | Getting Out of Your Head and Into Your Heart

Learn Flute Podcast / By Rebecca Fuller

Learn Flute Podcast SHOW NOTES: In this episode, you will learn about how to play with emotion by getting out of your head and into your heart. This is the Learn Flute Podcast Episode 044. Yay!! You’ll learn: What this podcast will be all about Information on this podcast is supplemental to LearnFluteOnline.com Steps when learning a new piece of music How to play with emotion How you should feel in your practice time What you

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