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Growing Into Geek

Posted on October 3, 2013 by Flute Elf

Fluties, and music lovers, please be aware that this is a heart felt post explaining and exploring some of my process of ‘growing into me’ and ‘accepting me for who I am’.  I use the word “Geek” almost as a … Continue reading →

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What to do during rests

Posted on June 16, 2013 by Flute Elf

As I’m sure you can tell, things have been quiet around here. Well, I’d like to say that we’ve been resting, but both contributors have been busy with school. EP has been teaching, and I’ve been working towards my non-music … Continue reading →

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We Have The Technology…

Posted on February 15, 2013 by Euterpe's Piccolo

I have the hardest time convincing students to record themselves in order to help them really hear themselves in their practice. They are always surprised, however, by how much they do hear in their own playing when I quickly record … Continue reading →

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Murphy’s Law – Your Guide To Preparation

Posted on November 2, 2012 by Flute Elf

I’m sure you are all familiar with Murphy’s Law – “Anything that can go wrong, will go wrong”. In the music world, this can be a technical issue, or a practice issue. If you’ve done performance, I’m sure by now … Continue reading →

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Let’s All Sing Along!

Posted on September 30, 2012 by Euterpe's Piccolo

You are in your car cruising to work or school and you turn on the radio. Who can resist singing along to an 80s hair band or some classic rock or the current top pop tunes? We all have our … Continue reading →

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Life Lessons From Flute Lessons?

Posted on August 29, 2012 by Euterpe's Piccolo

I had an interesting conversation today with an already overwhelmed college freshman during this second week of the semester. We had been discussing and practicing several specific fundamentals (tongue position, hand position, breath support, posture, etc.) during the lesson when … Continue reading →

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