Five reasons why scales DO matter:
In this blog post, Renate explains why scales are an essential part of flute practice. She provides five reasons why scales matter and you should pra…
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Mastering the breath: A guide to breathing on the flute
Have you ever considered what the most important aspect of playing the flute is? I would say, it all starts with the breath. Without the…
Fix your excessively tight embouchure – Tips and exercises for flutists
An overly tight embouchure can cause sharp, airy sounds and difficulty playing softly or changing dynamics. Learn how to release your embouchure with …
5 lessons from daily long-tone practice
For years I avoided practicing long tones like the plague. I was convinced my teacher was trying to torture me every time she insisted we…
5 articulation mistakes that students make
There is nothing quite as wonderful as having easy, effortless tonguing. There is also nothing quite as frustrating as having heavy, fuzzy, and slow. I…
5 effective ways to improve your flute tone
Flute tone is a complex yet wonderful thing. When we get it right, it feels like we are just singing into the instrument. But more…
Scales can suck…but they don’t have to!
Have you ever looked at your scales and felt demotivated or uninspired? That tackling scales was simply just too much for you today and you’d…
