This is a common question I am often asked by my students. Deciding on the right time to upgrade has a few different factors. There are many things to consider before deciding to upgrade your instrument. It is important, particularly as an upgrade can be expensive, to avoid simply thinking ‘I want a new flute!’ So … Read more
This is one for the teachers out there. Just what should you cover in that very first flute lesson? This is a tricky one as you want the student to go away feeling fulfilled and motivated to attend the next lesson but you also want to build a foundation from which their later technique can … Read more
It is very tricky for teachers and students when it comes to recommending an ideal beginner flute. The market is flooded with substandard flutes and you seem to be able to purchase them everywhere. However, not every flute is made equal and a lot of frustration can be prevented if a student purchases a decent … Read more
Practising is hard and once the initial excitement of learning something new has worn off, how do we keep ourselves motivated? The only way to do this is to create an effective practice schedule. So how can I create an effective practice schedule? keep it fun Make sure that your practice doesn’t become a chore! … Read more
If you play the flute, chances are you have talked about the flute embouchure. The embouchure is vital if you are to have great success with your playing. When we talk about the embouchure we are talking about the flute players mouth shape. Theobald Böehm in his book ‘The Flute and Flute Playing’ said that … Read more