I tried the headjoint test, but they said I should take up the bagpipes instead. :-) Dead chuffed this weekend, as by chance caught the broadcast of a TV ...
hmmm its been a fair few months since my last post...glad to hear that everyone's doing well. i took that musical personality test and it came up with some...
"i read in the press and journal that the aberdeen chamber orchestra are doing a haydn (or handel? cant remember) concert tonight" Goodness I hope not - if so...
I'd say about a week...I had my wisdom teeth cut out last summer, and I couldn't play for a week. Of course with the fact that my upper wisdoms were in my...
Came across this and it has some amazing contra bass flute MP3s to listen to. http://www.andyfindon.com/ The sound is wicked! Domski - you are so lucky to play...
I understand from the latest issue of Pan that the BFS has set funds aside to buy one of these magnificent instruments for general use, including hiring out to...
I shall try and have a listen - though don't forget, mine is a SUBcontra, which I have to remind folks from time to time - semantic pedant that I am! Here's...
Domski - I love Syrinx (unfortunately, I can't find my copy... haha). Hey guys - you haven't LIVED until you try to teach a clarinet player how to play oboe......
Funny that, I keep losing mine as well - I've had to do it from memory a few times now, and I'm sure it keeps changing slightly each time! Interesting, how...
Soap bubbles...now THAT'S an idea! She's relaxed her embouchure some since yesterday, although it's still not quite right. But it's getting better! Thanks! ...
...all is well with everyone, it seems very quiet at the moment! Everyone far too busy of course. I'm just getting myself all wound up to do a short notice...
Hello everyone, First I want to thank everyone who responded to my last message. This message was about Flutes.tk, a portal for flutists with a lot of flute...
...everyone's OK?! It's awful quiet in here...! Anyway - Australian tour is going ahead, concert coming Saturday in Amsterdam with the flute orchestra with a...
I'm okay! Quite busy while I'm finishing up my student teaching, but doing well! Hope everyone else is doing well also! Jennifer ... Do you Yahoo!? Protect...
Hello everyone, At Flutes.tk we currently have a contest where you can win (flute) prizes. There are two ways in which you can win these prizes: - When you if...
Hey everyone, Lately when I practice I start feeling too tired or exhausted after a certain amount of time (e.g. a couple hours), and start having difficulties...
Hi Daniel, It cerainly won't do any harm! Like all instruments, there is a larger physical element involved in playing than many people realise, and I know...
..our beloved moderator? We hope you are fit and well, and surviving the current arctic conditions there in bonny Scotland. I on the other hand shall be with...
I am here. Not been well and then not been around and then back again and yes it is cold - very cold! Very impressive to have one's name on a link like that....
Hi all! I finally graduated with a Bachelor of Music Education! This semester I'm substitute teaching and teaching my private flute students (when they...
Congratulations Jennifer! Hope you are enjoying your teaching. Is it in the classroom? What sort of age group? "when they actually show up... whatever happened...
... Palm Garden - but actually it's not on the programme - oops! We'll do it as an encore I'm sure....! All the best - as they say here, 'sterkte' ('strength'...
I'm certified Kindergarten through twelfth grade, but I would be happier teaching 6th through 12th! Actually right now, I am the choir director at the junior...
howdy everyone! I'm new to this group so can anyone be nice and help me out with it all please? How is everyone? Hope you're all fine. Info bout me: well, i'm...
Hi Jennifer, so what sort of things do you do with the choir? I am sure it will help heaps with your job prospects. It's a good idea at your stage to be as...
Welcome Hannah My name's Carole though some call me Kaz AKA Mostlywind. I teach mostly but have been known to perform, although these days it's mostly...
Hi Hannah! Nice to meet you! I hope that you are having fun with Japanese! My friend and her husband are going to Japan next month to study abroad - they loved...
... Hey Carole/Kaz, Nice to meet you and thanks for sending me an email, bless ya! In answer to your questions I am sitting Psychology on AQA and Music and...
I've played all three pieces - and love all three of them! Of course I like Mozart's concerto in D better than the one in G - it has more flambouyancy to it! I...