Wondering how to play dots AND slurs over notes? 

This question came from Dale who asked exactly this: how do you play notes that have dots...

Not sure on the correct flute embouchure?

In PART 2, I show you how to use your correct flute embouchure on the flute so that you get a GREAT...

Not sure on the correct flute embouchure?

In PART 1, I show you how to set yourself up with the correct flute embouchure so that you get a GREAT...

Struggling to play high notes on the flute? 

Getting dizzy?

Or perhaps, no matter how hard you blow, you seem to just get a loud screechy...

Recognizing the individual abilities of a student has an incredibly powerful effect on their progress.

Just as those of us with kids know that...

Positivity is a funny one – it sometimes gets a bad rap because it is so often not the real deal. Positivity is more than random “Well...

In the last post I discussed how I’ve recently been delving into the minefield that is one’s own innate strengths. It’s allowed...

Over the past 22 years (since 1993, when I was 16 to be exact), I’ve loved teaching the flute to children, young adults and older adults....

As flute teachers, I think sometimes we undervalue the amazing influence we have in the development of children’s brains.

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You may or may not agree, but recorder is a fantastic first instrument for a young child. In fact, even though I recommend piano as a first...