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💡 Think posture doesn't matter that much when you play the flute? Think again.

It not only helps prevent injury and strain, but your posture completely changes how you play and sound.

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May 19, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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Finding a good flute teacher can feel like a daunting task – there are so many out there! How do you know which one is right for you??? Here are 10 tips you might find helpful as you start your search

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March 17, 2025 at 11:00 AM
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Oh the internet is a wonderful place – there is a world of information at your fingertips. And that includes a wealth of free resources that can enhance your flute practice! 

Here are some of my favourites

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September 29, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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As musicians we are taught to listen to ourselves closely and with a critical ear. But it’s important for our critical ear to remain non-judgemental—otherwise we actually hold back our progress with damaging self talk.

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August 4, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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When did hobbies fall out of fashion? In this day and age, where attention spans are short and productivity is a virtue, hobbies feel like an opulent luxury.

So where does that leave playing the flute?

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November 3, 2025 at 11:00 AM
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🎵✨ Not sure which scales you should learn and practice next on the flute? Don't worry! I've got you covered! ✨🎵

Download my FREE ultimate flute scale checklist, which will help point you in the right direction!

Click the link in my bio to download today!

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April 5, 2025 at 12:47 PM
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Let’s find out why there are three different B flat fingerings on the flute and help you figure out when to use them. 

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August 11, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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I see so many students set exciting flute practice goals at the beginning of the year, only to stumble as the year progresses. Here are a few reasons why those goals are hard to stick to and some strategies to stay motivated this year

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January 27, 2025 at 11:00 AM
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When we channel our inner scientist in our practice, it allows us to approach our flute practice sessions as joyful experimentations.

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May 5, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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It is way too easy for flute players to focus on the “doing” part of practice—working on technique, improving your flute tone, and learning repertoire. But how often do we pause to reflect on how effective our practice actually is?

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January 20, 2025 at 11:00 AM
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Listening forms an important part of being an instrumentalist. Let’s have a look into what active listening means and how we can add it to our regular practice.

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September 8, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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Let’s explore why stepping out of your comfort zone is essential, especially for our flute playing.

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July 7, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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Everyone is probably familiar with the adage “learn from your mistakes,” but what if I suggested a slight tweak to that saying? As flute players, we SHOULD learn through our mistakes.

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October 6, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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Download my free Flute Fingering Chart!

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September 20, 2025 at 12:47 PM
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🎭 What if performance wasn’t about recitals, nerves, or perfection, but about connection, intention, and expression?

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June 23, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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✨ Should you sit or stand when you practice flute? ✨

Spoiler: It’s not about what’s “better”… it’s about using your body on purpose.

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April 21, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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There’s a saying people love to throw around: it takes 10,000 hours of practice to make you a master at something. It’s rubbish. Sorry.

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April 28, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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If you’ve recently shopped around for flutes, you’ll probably notice that flutes can come listed as ‘closed hole’ or ‘open hole’. So what does that mean?

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July 14, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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🎵✨ Not sure which scales you should learn and practice next on the flute? Don't worry! I've got you covered! ✨🎵

Download my FREE ultimate flute scale checklist, which will help point you in the right direction!

Click the link in my bio to download today!

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October 4, 2025 at 12:47 PM
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Moyse, Wibb, Debost… the legends didn’t just drill scales, they used them to shape their tone, phrasing, and artistry.

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💬 Do you usually treat scales as music… or just finger drills?

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August 18, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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Taking lessons with a private flute teacher can help you grow and learn so much faster, but is it worth the expense?

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July 21, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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While there are loads of studies about how habits and routines can be beneficial to our moods and mental health, there’s also evidence that they can improve our focus so we get more out of our ‘learning time’

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June 30, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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Identifying your own specific areas for development will help you target your practice sessions and ensure that you improve faster.

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October 27, 2025 at 11:00 AM
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As musicians, we want to move our listeners… and ourselves! And that’s where our musicality or expression comes in. Here I break down 7 powerful tools that help you bring your music to life:

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July 28, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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What if I said there was an easy way to make practicing scales more palatable, and in fact, you might actually start ENJOYING them?

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March 3, 2025 at 11:00 AM