Flute Report from China: 1994-2014. By Barbara Siesel
20 years ago I went to Beijing for the first time to teach and perform at the Central Conservatory. It
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First Piccolo Recital in China: Interview with Zart Dombourian-Eby
We interviewed Zart Domburian Eby about her recent visit to China. We had a great discussion about her recent piccolo
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4 DIY Holiday Marketing Tips for Flutists. By Amanda Taylor
Promoting music skills during the holiday season might seem like overkill since many musicians have multiple gigs within one week.
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10,000 Artists This Holiday Season. By Bev Bizup
Just west of Center City Philadelphia is the first Fair Trade Town in America, Media, PA. This town’s energy for
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Who’s Afraid of the Kingma System Flute? By Rachel Hacker
The happiest nine days of my life were when I borrowed a Kingma System Flute. Perhaps that’s an exaggeration, but
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Performing Yoga Throughout Your Recital. By Jonathan Huffman
“Don’t shun your performance anxiety —harness it and become its best friend. After years of struggling with anxiety myself, yoga
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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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Purchasing an Alto Flute: by Christine Potter
New brands of alto flutes are coming to the market every year as the demand for this beautiful instrument grows.
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Piccolo Strong: Fitness for Piccoloists. by Nan Raphael and Angela McCuiston
One would think that playing such a tiny instrument would be a piece of cake. After all, it barely weighs
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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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The Diary of an Indonesian Flutist. By Metta F. Ariono (2nd Flute Jakarta Symphony)
Being a musician living in a crowded city of a developing country surely is a challenging thing. Dealing with tight
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In Thailand We Play Flute Ensemble. By Kalaya Phongsathorn
In the past few years, Thailand has undergone hard political situation. Conflict has risen among people in the society higher
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Challenges and Rewards of Being Vietnamese and Studying Abroad. By Huong Thu Le
I am a flutist from Hanoi, Vietnam. I started to play the flute when I was 8 years old and
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