RNAD: The Four Cornerstones of Sight-reading. By Samantha Chang
Playing a composition at first sight (a prima vista) is a daunting task for many music students. The language of
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Education
Fun Idea for Flute Sectionals. By Melinda Wade-English
1. Inspire Creativity The Princess and The Peasant Game Encourage creativity and imaginative interpretation thru role-playing. Students enjoy playing the
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The Opening Doors of Cuba and Cuban Charanga Music. By Andrea Brachfeld
This past trip to Cuba in December of 2014 was an especially significant one for me in many ways. It
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See Your Sound. By Shelly Granger
See Your Sound: Using Music Visualization for Teaching and Practicing Our smart phones and devices have the power to process
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Decoding to Fluency. By Erin Moon-Kelly
Achieving the “Effortless Performance” Using Dee Hansen’s Progression of Music Literacy Theory in the Practice Room and in the Rehearsal
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The Flutist’s Introduction to Digital Marketing: 5 Steps to Success. By Amanda Taylor
Two years ago I spent hours creating a website, joining social media sites, and creating invitations to recitals. To my
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Bringing Classical Music to the Congo. By Kaori Fujii
So….. how do I begin… I have established Music Beyond with my business partner, former student, fellow flutist, Nana Aomori.
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Back to School: Review, Perfect, and Learn at Every Level. By Lindsey Goodman
No matter your age, September always feels like a fresh start. From an early morning temperature nip to yellow school
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Welcome Back to School: Your Career Starts Now! By Nicole Riner
As a music major in college, you’re not just a student trying to better yourself– you have embarked upon a
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Considering the Music Major? By Dr. Patricia Surman
As a university flute professor, I spend a lot of time talking with high school and new university students about
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Back to School Tips. By Dr. Tammy Evans Yonce
Whether this is your first year of college or you’re used to the drill, it’s helpful to consider a few
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Sir James Galway’s FIRST FLUTE
First Flute, The Foundations Lesson Series. Sir James Galway and Lady Jeanne Galway have released Sir James’s new online series
Read MoreAuditioning for Graduate School- Finishing the Journey
I would be the first person to buy a piece of merchandise that reads “I survived grad school auditions, 2014.”
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