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 | Apr 16, 2011 | Tone |
(I recommend starting from the beginning – click here for the first entry on Tone Tips if you’re just starting with this series) Consistent, daily tone exercise is an important step in tone development and maintenance. This doesn’t have to mean...
by lisaflutevt | Mar 27, 2011 | Practice Tips, Tone |
The diaphragm is a muscle at the base of your rib cage, essentially underneath your lungs. To play the flute with full, clear tone, you need to use this muscle effectively. With a full breath, your lungs will expand in such a way that your diaphragm expands downward,...
