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…
Category: Practice tips and tricks
Are these five common mistakes holding you back?
Do you often feel frustrated because you don’t seem to be making any tangible progress on the flute? Chances are, you might (still) be making…
5 ways to progress on your flute journey
Making headway with any discipline takes a lot of work. And learning the flute is no different. Making progress fast is a possibility, but never…
5 things you need before starting the flute
Every flute player needs these five things set up before starting out. Now, if you’re in the middle of your flute journey and don’t have…
How to learn a piece faster than ever
How can I learn a piece quickly? This is a burning question that pops up quite a lot as a student musician. And before I…
The ultimate guide to creating a sustainable practice plan
Planning can be a game changer, but if you ask me, I can safely say that I HATE planning. The idea feels great, but the…
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…
Eight ways to conquer fear as a musician
Though I loved playing my chosen instrument (the ‘cello) as a teenager, fear and anxiety often limited what I was truly capable of. The mandatory…
YOU are your instrument
Well… what does your body have to do with your flute-playing? Actually, everything! Your body is your instrument. Before this feels too overwhelming for you,…
No pain, no gain: debunking the myth
Remember that scene in the movie ‘Whiplash’, when the Neiman practices with a bucket of ice next to him, ready to submerge his aching hands…