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LFP 004 |Flute Tips for Better Breathing

Learn Flute Podcast SHOW NOTES: In this episode, you will learn a great way to help your breathing while playing the flute. This is the Learn Flute Podcast Episode 004. Yeah! Better breathing! You’ll learn: What this podcast will be all about Information on this podcast is supplemental to LearnFluteOnline.com How to have the best breathing techniques while playing the flute Ways to find a beautiful ton and an easy, relaxed sound The best posture […]

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LFP 003 |Finger Coordination Tips

Learn Flute Podcast / By Rebecca Fuller

In this episode, you will learn a fancy trick to help your fingers become more coordinated. This is the Learn Flute Podcast Episode 003. Excited! You’ll learn: What this podcast will be all about Information on this podcast is supplemental to LearnFluteOnline.com The difference between learning piano and flute A neat exercise/game for better coordinated fingers How a bowl of marbles can help you Where to find video lessons for learning to play the flute Learn

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LFP 002 |Tips and Tricks

Learn Flute Podcast / By Rebecca Fuller

Learn Flute Podcast SHOW NOTES: In this episode, I will explain some important tips to help all you flute students. This is the Learn Flute Podcast Episode 002. Yeah! You’ll learn: What this podcast will be all about Information on this podcast is supplemental to LearnFluteOnline.com Tips on getting to be an even more fluent flute player Rebecca’s story about finding a flute in the cellar Why flute is more awesome-er than trumpet How to

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How To Fade On The Flute

Technique / By Rebecca Fuller

[headline style=”1″ font_size=”24″ font_font=”Shadows%20Into%20Light” font_style=”bold” font_color=”%23f96f4d” align=”left” headline_tag=”h2″]How To Fade On The Flute[/headline] The fade away of a long note can be one of the most effective musical techniques in the playbook. But it also can be a little tricky, because it’s really easy to go flat, or dive bomb the longer you go and the softer you get. Here are three analogies that explain some crucial principals about good flute playing and will

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Practicing to Perform the Flute

Performing, Practicing, Practicing the Flute / By Rebecca Fuller

Alright! Your big day has finally come! All of the hard work you have been doing is about to pay off. Its performance time, and you have butterflies spinning all over your stomach. You tighten your grip on your flute and find that it feels cold and slippery to the touch. Oh boy…..here we go….. Whether its performing in front of family friends, or at large concert somewhere, having the spotlight on you can be

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Harmonics for flute

Technique / By Rebecca Fuller

Finger a low C and find your best, beautiful sound. Now blow a little faster, see how a higher, smoky sounding note pops out? Now experiment a little bit. More air, less air, direct it higher up toward the ceiling, then down toward the floor. See all the different notes you can play with just one fingering? You can do this with almost all of your fingerings. These are harmonics. Harmonics for flute are mystical,

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Why Play the Flute

Side Notes / By Rebecca Fuller

Choosing which instrument to play can be tough. Each one has its own different sound and taste, limitations and abilities. I’m Rebecca’s son Braden, and today, I want to convince you that playing the flute is a good choice for you! First, an introduction. I’m Braden Fuller, Rebecca’s son. Ever since I can remember, I woke up each morning to her students playing warm-up exercises. Too-uuuuuu, Too-uuuuuuuu. I started playing the flute when I was

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Why Scales and Arpeggios?

Practicing the Flute, Technique / By Rebecca Fuller

I have students ask me questions along the lines of “Why should I practice scales?” or “Why should I practice arpeggios?” It’s possible that it may not be as exciting as your new shiny solo, or as they say in German “langweilig” which basically means possibly tedious and repetitive, but scales and arpeggios are not only important, but super-duper CRUCIAL. Let me use some analogies to put into perspective. “Scales are brick foundation for your flute playing.” When

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3 tips for getting your flute playing to the next level

Practicing, Practicing the Flute / By Rebecca Fuller

There is a time in every musician’s life when they really just want to be better than they are. It happens to everyone. There seems to be an sixth sense in a flute-player’s bones that is always striving to be better. This article will help you get your flute playing to the next level. Perhaps you are a newer or returning musician and really working on your flute-playing skills right now. You may find that

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Finding Time to Practice Your Flute

Practicing, Practicing the Flute / By Rebecca Fuller

Tips for Finding Time to Practice Your Flute It can be really hard to fit everything in one day, it’s liked doing a juggling act! And the older we get, the busier we become. As the saying goes, “You’ll never have as much time as you have right now”. But here are some principles of practicing to remember as you are planning your day: *Try to practice every day. It doesn’t have to be a

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