Hey guys - just wanted to say hi. I just bought my first handmade flute and love it sooooooo much! Think of me on April 21st - I have my senior recital that...
... Oooooh - a handmade flute? Do tell us more! I for one love to drool over a beautiful instrument (not literally; you know what I mean - I hope!).... What...
I bought a Haynes regular handmade model, and it's soooooooooooooooooo nice - plays wonderfully, too! In my recital, I'm playing Bach's 3rd Sonata, Jacques...
Haynes? Very nice!! That's quite a programme you're playing! How did the recital go? I like the Carmen Fantasy too! Just wanted to pop in and say hello. I have...
I haven't played the recital yet. But yes, quite a program - the Ibert has been kicking me all the way to the moon....hence, dropping the third movement... The...
... Ibert has been kicking me all the way to the moon....hence, dropping the third movement... The recital is a week from this coming Monday. ... Hi all - hope...
I also admit to looking to play easier music really well and musically rather than attempting to impress. Although I do try to find some showy stuff that fits...
Some of you might be interested in knowing about a piece by the British composer David W. Solomons "My Gentle Words" (English text based on a poem by Victor...
hi..I recently bought a flute..and am teaching myself to play..I have a good book..essential elements 2000...and have found some beginners videos free on the...
I have found that the Trevor Wye Practice Books for flute are helpful. I didn't start learning from them, but I bought them after i started college and it has...
"I have found that the Trevor Wye Practice Books for flute are helpful." (Wye - Practice Book, 6 Volumes (1-Tone, 2-Technique, 3- Articulation, 4-Intonation,...
Not sure how many of you took the time to listen to this. I was disappointed. Comments anyone? ... __________________________________________________ Do you...
I tried Pam but could only hear snippits! Tried again after you posted and was diappointed with the voice and although it was pleasant enough, it isn't going...
... Hi Kate, Who made it? Piccolos need playing, and you will probably find the responsiveness will improve over tiome. Essential with piccs however is the...
When my parents bought my piccolo for me (a P.J. Hardy), it was hard for me to tune. However, after playing it for quite some time (and after having the pads...
Hi guys, i guess its been a long time no show for me here, soz i've kind of been distracted i suppose. anyhoo all is well - about to go back to uni for the...
Okay - I admit it I am having problems with a fairly new pupil. (since Jan.) She makes a really 'tight' sound in the lower register which I have tried to get...
Carole,It sounds like you have a lot to undo from your student's previous teacher. Something you might try doing with her is to use analogies. I've used...
Thanks for the help Jennifer. Anything is welcome. I have been using some analogies. I also make her put her hand in front of my embouchure to feel what the...
I really don't know what else to tell you. I haven't had a whole lot of experience yet as far as teaching, but I only shared what I do know to do! I wish you...
Thanks to everyone that has replied to me online and personally. There were lots of useful suggestions that hopefully will help anyone in the same situation. I...
Hello Carole and Pam, Well, Mr. Solomons writes music in which is primarily geared towards the people who he knows in the UK and it's certainly a matter of ...
Hello everyone, You might be interested in knowing that a newly discovered work by Germaine Tailleferre the French woman composer of Les Six (with Poulenc,...
Put her in for an audition somewhere - nothing like being set against a truckload of wizzkids to make you realise how much work you need to do! Liefs, Domski...
Good thinking Batman - thats an excellent idea! I had my end of year recital on monday and it was mint! i played really well - totally nailed both my pieces. I...
Hey why is it every time i post something here everybody shuts up! I finished my exams yesterday - all of them, done finished and gone. 1st year is over - how...
Congrats on finishing your finals! It's always a good feeling to be done with those! You go to UNI? What is the flute prof like there? I am curious, as I have...
Yes - sorry about the silence - nothing to do with you! For some reason it's a very busy time everywhere, maybe because of exams and stuff. I have a few gigs,...
Yeah, i'm at the university of newcastle in england, its a good course - very very broadbased in 1st year but with minimal performance which is disapointing....
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