Posts Tagged ‘flute’
Short Summer Music Festivals in 2024
There’s no doubt that attending a summer festival can be beneficial for your career. It allows you to meet musicians from across the world, expand your knowledge of solo, chamber, and orchestral repertoire, experience a new place, learn from some of the industry’s best, stay active in music throughout the summer, and enhance your C.V..…
Read MoreCreating a Semester Practice Plan
I’ve had the idea to write a quick blog on the importance of creating a semester practice plan for a while, and what better time to write it than the start of the semester! I imagine you’ve heard a lot of what I’ll suggest before, but I hope this serves as a reminder and motivator…
Read MoreWhere to Find Flute Repertoire
I don’t know about you, but I can’t tell you how many hours I’ve spent digging for new repertoire to play. At first I had no idea where I should even start looking. But what I’ve learned along the way is that though finding and choosing repertoire can be challenging, it can also be exciting…
Read MoreBest Backpacks for Flutists
Finding a backpack that is high quality, cost-friendly, and large enough to fit your flute is hard to come by. I’ve been looking for a new backpack for a few months, and thought I would share some options that are (a) cheaper than Roi or Alteri bags (which are roughly $200 and $250, respectively), (b)…
Read MoreThe Top 5 Books Every Flutist Should Own
In my career, there are a few books I have used over and over again for research, pedagogy, performance tips, and repertoire ideas. I’ve compiled a list so you can utilize these helpful books as well! 1) Toff, Nancy. The Flute Book, 3rd ed. New York: Oxford University Press, 2012. The Flute Book is the best one-stop comprehensive…
Read MoreThe Best Bang for Your Buck: Affordable and Effective Tools for Flute
Let’s be honest – there are a lot of flute/music accessories on the market. From earplugs to flute stands to tuners – the options can feel overwhelming and the cost of accessories can add up quickly. Below is a list of the tools I’ve found to be both helpful and affordable for myself and my students. Music…
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