This comes from the Louis Lot group - in case you didn't know already... Today the flute world lost a major figure, and many of us lost a treasured friend,...
Well, that was an interesting week. We had Robert Dick with us at the Royal Conservatoire (The Hague) for most of last week, and, as one of the students...
Hi everyone out there! i'm gonna take flute lessons soon, but dunno what kind of flute to buy... As a beginner, would it be better to invest in an in-line or ...
Dear Dorcas, There's no substitute for going to a shop and trying instruments - preferably with your teacher, who can advise. Inline or offset doesn't make too...
Maybe my own experience might help. I faced the same problem months ago and what the guys told were funny,not to say ridiculous.Some told me to buy a...
If you plan on playing seriously do not get the keys in line. It can hurt you hands badly. Open holes help improve your tone and encourage proper technique. I...
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I am an "older" beginner, and my flute is an old Selmer Bundy that was bought (for about $150) as a gift for me. It is silver-plated nickel, offset G, C foot,...
Ditto to all the advice so far (well most of it anyways!) I play on an inline G and don't have any wrist hand problems - it's like everything - if it's done...
My gosh! Thank you so much for the wonderful advice! It's really nice of you guys to reply so promptly, plus sharing all your valuable experiences. *gush*...
Hi, The world's really small. I happen to be reading with much interest the many advice that you have been getting from the ppl in the web, and they are all...
Hi guys.I hope everybody is fine.Let me share my experience with you.Some time ago I was told that I shouldn't even think about in getting in a studio to...
Well done Sandro - you've been very lucky! It's true - being in the right place at the right time only happens if you are 'out there', and you don't have to be...
No, looks like a new invention. The scale could be tidied up a bit by the sound of it, but it might do for eastern style faking! I'm intrigued by the placement...
This was sent to me via another list for Music Psychologists. Take part if you wish!! Don't know what they are trying to find out but who knows..... might be a...
I've got two passions: flute and traveling. The former I've been doing for 14 years. The latter - 3 months. I'd love to do more of each but up until now, my...
I think you may be surprised how many famous fluties will let you have a consultation lesson! Sometimes it may cost though. If you can afford it, perhaps try...
OK OK Hello!! Been a while since I logged on here... I'm Morven from the North East Scotland. I had private flute lessons in my home town for about 8 years and...
Hello American!I'm American too,but South American. If you fancy some "ritmo Latinos" and thinking about travelling to Brazil I can help you.Have you ever ...
If you're in The Hague, I'll give you a lesson in subcontrabass playing (bring an oxygen mask and a brown paper bag!). Either that, or you can 'pretend' to be...
My daughter has been playing flute for 14 years now. She has a student model Gemeinhardt. Her teacher says that it is time for her to upgrade. I have the...
The best sounding 'student' flutes I've come across over the years are Trevor James', and I think you'll find something in their price range which fits the...
Hello nice people!I'm very keen to know what you consider to be the best flute CD ever.It will be even better if you can name it in different styles,I...
Hello. There's no such thing of course - only 'my favourite' and that can change on a daily basis! Jazz - Flute Soufflé (Herbie Mann & Bobby Jasper) Classical...
I suppose my favourite wold have to be Aurele Nicolet playing the Milhaud Sonatine, but if I was really honest I would say that like Domski, I don't really...
I know about Annie Lennox but does anyone else know of any "actor/actress/sportsman/comedian/MP who can play the flute, even badly?!" Kaz ... From: Bryony...
Spotted Fern Cotton supposedly backing McFly on Red Nose Night on the BBC last Friday. She was holding the flute correctly, but there was no noise coming out -...