How to Structure a Productive Flute Practice Session
So you have set time aside to practice your flute, and you have musical goals you want to tackle. But what exactly DO YOU DO when you practice? Ho…
Making the Most of Your Flute Time: Practice & Play Scheduling
Everyone knows that in order to become a better flutist, you have to practice regularly. But I am frequently asked by my students, “How often and …
Jonathan Cohen Talks Composition and His Love for Low Flutes
A conversation between Jonathan Cohen, composer for the flute and a low flute enthusiast, and Erika Skye Andres, a fellow low flute lover.
How to Practice Flute WITHOUT Your Instrument!
Sometimes we unfortunately end up without a flute to play, like while traveling or when your flute is in for repair. But don’t lose hope, you can …
How to Practice Flute During Summer Vacation or Other Long Break
During the down time of summer or any other extended break, what should a flutist be doing or working on? There is no one right or wrong answer, but …
Why You Need to Play Multiple Types of Flutes
The concert flute (or C flute) is just one of a variety of different types of flutes. There are lots of flutes in the concert flute family as well a…
The Big Flute Family: Types of Concert Flutes
The flute family is enormous even within the concert flute family, the flutes you usually see in bands, orchestras, and flute choirs. While the most…
How Low Can a Flute Go?: FAQ About The Contrabass Flute!
Even though the contrabass flute is the lowest standard member of the concert flute family, it is not overly common and therefore a lot of questions a…
Nicholas Bannan and His Composition, “Aeolia”, for Flute Choir
A conversation between Erika Skye Andres, flutist, and Nicholas Bannan, composer, regarding his composition, "Aeolia", for flute choir, a work referri…
All the Ways That the Flute Can B Flat
Did you know that there are actually THREE ways to finger Bb on the flute? You can use the Bb thumb key, the Bb lever, or the 1 and 1 Bb fingering.…