by lisaflutevt | Dec 11, 2011 | Preparing for an Audition |
“The aim and final reason of all music should be nothing else but the Glory of God and the refreshment of the spirit.” J.S. Bach. So you’ve learned the notes and rhythms of your audition piece (in the case of this year’s Vermont All State Festival Audition...
by lisaflutevt | Dec 3, 2011 | Preparing for an Audition |
Perhaps you’re very confident in your intonation. Then again, perhaps you’re not. If you’re in the latter group, you’re not alone – in fact you’re in the majority. Rule number one: intonation counts. If you’re just playing without giving any thought to intonation,...
by lisaflutevt | Dec 3, 2011 | Practice Games |
Here are a few ideas for counting games for a fun and productive practice session with younger children. The basic idea is that the adult chooses a particular spot that needs work – normally as small and specific as possible (perhaps a single clear note on the head...
by lisaflutevt | Nov 29, 2011 | Preparing for an Audition |
Hopefully now your tone is pretty well developed and consistent, your posture, hand position, and other technical elements are pretty good, you’ve got your scales down, the notes and rhythms of your performance piece have been well-learned, and you’re gaining in...
by lisaflutevt | Nov 17, 2011 | Preparing for an Audition |
1) Take a deep breath. It’s normal to feel a little nervous when faced with music you’ve never seen before and yet have to play in front of people. But take a minute to remember that this is YOUR audition. Take your time. 2) Take note of the key signature....
by lisaflutevt | Nov 16, 2011 | Preparing for an Audition |
This is the first in a series of audition preparation tips, in the hope of having you in tip top shape to show the best of your glorious musicianship for the judges! What should you be doing right now to make sure you put your best foot forward in January (or October...
by lisaflutevt | Sep 12, 2011 | Practice Games |
One of my kids’ favorite practice games when they were little was “stuffed animals going to a party.” I highly recommend this practice game for ages 3 to 8 or so. A selection of favorite animals lines up at the bottom of a sequence of chairs,...
by lisaflutevt | Sep 10, 2011 | Practice Games, Practice Tips |
OK – not EVERY practice session will be pure FUN – in fact I generally try to avoid the use of the word. Some practice sessions, despite the best efforts all around, will be fairly routine, mundane, daily requirements. And, well, most parents of young...
by lisaflutevt | Aug 18, 2011 | Events |
Mariah and I will have two public performances this Saturday. We’ll be playing for the Middlesex Community Day at the Middlesex Firehouse from 1:30 to 2:30. Then we head off to Plainfield for a live radio broadcast on GDR, to air at approximately 5:00. If you do...
by lisaflutevt | Aug 9, 2011 | Events, Suzuki Group Classes |
I’m very excited about a strong interest in a Suzuki Flute beginners group for this fall! Here are some “blast from the past” pictures I’ve been enjoying recently, from my earlier days of teaching. I’ll be offering Suzuki group classes at...
