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by Rachael Simon Are you interested in becoming a flute repair technician? Are you wondering how to get started in this field? Well, pull up a chair! I am a professional flute technician, and when I first had the realization that this could be the perfect career for me, all of the questions that I had are likely the…
by Yulia Berry Leonardo da Vinci was not only a great artist, but also a great scientist, inventor and philosopher. Among his innumerable inventions are the machine gun, the mechanical knight, also called Leonardo’s robot, the parachute, the flying machine, the Ariel propeller, which outlines the idea of the modern helicopter, various musical instruments, a scuba gear, which also…
By Lea Pearson, DMA, LBME N.B. This article is a beginning discussion about professional development. Given the worldwide nature of this publication, it is an open invitation for you, the reader, to contribute valuable resources in the comments section. Please share what is useful and effective in your country! What is professional development? Why should we, as teachers, be…
By Melissa Keeling INTRODUCTION I will never forget the first time I heard my flute through effects pedals (the “electric flute”). Though I didn’t realize it at the time, that day was the beginning of a beautiful journey of creativity, exploration, and finding joy in my music-making. Without effects, I’m not sure I would still be playing the flute…
Michelle Barraclough with Joshua Lyon, Carmela Steyaert, and Grace Young At the end of the Fall 2021 semester, I encouraged my college flute students to consider learning a piece by an underrepresented composer (female and/or a person of color). Previously, works by these composers were not frequently included in traditional concert programming. Happily, this is changing. I provided a…
By Kathy Blocki Sometimes you need to travel half way around the world to open your eyes to new perspectives. Prior to the covid lockdowns, I had the privilege of presenting a KinderFlute Teacher Training class to a large group in Taiwan. Interestingly, most of these teachers taught both piano and flute to young students. When they saw the…
By Dr. Heidi Kay Begay WHY OBTAIN SPONSORSHIPS? As a modern-day musician, I often hear of creative artists who have trouble funding their next project. Whether they are trying to find funds for their teaching or performing residencies, their online platforms, or obtaining funds for their non-profit organization – it can be overwhelming and daunting to know where to…
by Tim Lane Introduction A number of years ago I purchased an antique 1867 Carte system flute. I was curiousto know more about the 1867 system, to understand why so little about it is knowntoday and to know why it is no longer in use. Patented in 1866, Carte labeled the flute,“Carte and Boehm’s Combined (1867 Patent)” and he…
by Robert Cart Inspired by the bel canto school of singing, and based in principals of neuroscience, this article introduces flutists to basic physiological concepts of autonomic arousal. By utilizing the suggested protocols, the flutist can leverage the autonomic nervous system to improve learning, memorization, and performance. The great bel canto vocal instructor, Giovanni Battista Lamperti, referred to the…
by Yulia Berry Enrico Sartori is a great Italian conductor and wonderful flautist. For the past few years, he has been a flute professor, conductor and vocal teacher at the Northeast Normal University (China). He is also Principal Conductor of the Jilin Youth Baroque Orchestra and Artistic Director of Bella Culture Media, ltd. Enrico Sartori has been an active…
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