Articulation in music refers to the playing method used to transition between notes. These transitions can range from smooth and...

It’s so frustrating. As a musician, you desperately want to make progress on your instrument. You put in hours in the practice room,...

Music surrounds us. From the minute we are conscious of sound, music filters into our brains. The rhythmic sounds of a heart beat or...

To learn how to hold a flute, study the proper posture, hand position, and angle for the instrument. By mastering these techniques,...

Learning a musical instrument is difficult. Between the fear of disappointing your teacher and being shown up by child prodigies,...

The first thing that comes to mind when most people think of accomplished flute players is finger dexterity. The truth is, breath control...

This time I decided to share with you and discuss a phenomena I see with the big majority of the students I work with, across all level...

Every band director wants their beginner flutists to have pure, full and beautiful tones.  Establishing a good flute embouchure is the...

One of the most common questions I receive is, "How do I get my flute players to sound less airy?" If you are a band director, chances...

You’re a trumpet player. You play the piano or the guitar. Maybe you’ve taken up the saxophone. Out of a dozen different instruments,...

“If the notes are on the paper, it is your job to play ALL of them.” -John Gardner Too often, when I have heard high school (and college)...

In this flute upgrade guide we’re looking at everything you need to know. When to upgrade, why to upgrade, what the spec differences are...

These 8 pieces of advice matter more than I ever could have known and I continue to rediscover their importance time and time again....

The word “Practise” is a continuous chorus we all as musicians hear in each stage of our playing. Whether it’s the first months we picked...

If you’re a musician, you’ve undoubtedly spent hundreds, thousands, or tens of thousands of hours perfecting your craft. Practising and...

Education has continued to progress with the times, and nothing has made more of an impact for students than distance learning.  In...

Every budding musician always has that one “favorite” musical genre they cling to during the start of their career. You always have a...

The flute is a wonderful instrument that differs from many other wind instruments. It doesn’t come with a reed unlike many other wind...

If you decide to learn to play flute online, you will need to take advantage of online resources. You can’t rely on a school band...

by Gerald Klickstein | Aug 30, 2015 | creative process, music performance, music practice | 2 comments “Playing is never difficult; it is...