Tuning the flute isn't an easy topic to cover.  I've seen students of all levels struggle with this a lot.  In my summer ensembles, my wife and I co-direct, our flute players are...

In my experience working with kids and young musicians for many years, I'm always asked interesting questions about the extremes of each instrument.  One thing they always want to know is how...

I cringe when I look at some of my students' wind instruments, especially the flutes.  For such an easy-to-clean-instrument, I see too many spots and discolorations as well as buildup and...

People and students are always wondering which instrument they should learn to play, and often they have it narrowed down to two choices, such as the flute vs. clarinet.  As a music teacher...

Yes, most people know the flute is a high instrument, but exactly how high does it play? Do all the types of flutes have similar ranges?  The standard concert flute has a range of C4-C7...

When people think of the flute, they mostly imagine the same type, the soprano flute or C flute.  But then, when they see a marching band or advanced ensemble, they may be shocked to see...