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Elisa A.

Elisa A.

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Beginner
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How to Get Past a Tricky Part on Flute

Have you been reading a piece and just had a difficult time with a series of notes, a measure, a scale, or anything of the sort? Today we are breaking down how to practice tricky passages on flute and... Show More

Elisa's videos

How to Start Playing Flute in 15 minutes!
This is a video for starting out on flute that will take you from putting your instrument together properly to playing a tune in 15 minutes! I break every part of the process of assembling your flute, stabilizing it in your hands, forming your embouchure (lip positions), making a sound, and even a few fingerings to get you started! If you like what you see in the video, be sure to check out my Takelessons page for details on booking lessons with me. Thanks so much for watching!
Fundamental
15:37
Embochure Tips for Flute
Getting a refined sound on flute can be hard, and it is impossible without the right embouchure set-up! Come with me as we talk about what embochures should and should not be doing to give you the greatest artistic and technical range on the flute! :]
Beginner
12:01
How to Get Past a Tricky Part on Flute
Have you been reading a piece and just had a difficult time with a series of notes, a measure, a scale, or anything of the sort? Today we are breaking down how to practice tricky passages on flute and how to set ourselves up for success when things seem frustrating. Happy practicing!
Beginner
15:46
How to Play Faster on Flute
Have you found that you are stuck speed-wise? Have you seen virtuoso playing the flute really quickly and wondered how they did it? Then you will want to watch this video to find out how to play pieces faster on flute!
Intermediate
16:02
How to Figure Out Breath Support on Flute
This video is designed to help flutists of beginning to intermediate level figure out what breath support is on flute and how to do it! If your not sure why it is important, I talk about that too in this video! If you find yourself getting light-headed or dizzy a lot on flute without being able to sustain a lengthy tone, this video is for you!
Beginner
08:48
How to Start Singing in Less than 13 Minutes!
Hello there! Have you always wanted to sing but been afraid? Do you not know where to start? Start here! I talk with you about exploring your voice, matching pitch, and projecting so you can get started today in no time flat! I am self-taught, I have been where you are, and so I share the tips that I have found most helpful for getting comfortable exploring and expanding your voice- I hope it helps! :]
Fundamental
13:32
How to Care For Your Flute
This video will show you how to take care of your flute during and after playing! You will learn how to make your flute last longer for you and how you can reduce damage to your flute and reduce sanitary concerns. Enjoy, and happy fluting!
Fundamental
13:17
Fingerings and Beginning Scales on Flute
Hey there! This video teaches you how to read a fingering chart for flute, the importance of scales, and walks you through learning four of the twelve major scales. Happy practicing!
Fundamental
11:42
Scales Continued on Flute
This video is piggy-backing off of the video on Fingering charts where I first introduce scales. In this video, we cover the rest of the twelve major scales: in the first video we looked at Bb, F, C, and G Major. In this video we look at D, A, E, B, F#/Gb, Db, Ab, and Eb Major scales and go over how to play them one octave.
Beginner
16:29
Getting into The Higher Register
Lots of flute-y pieces get into the higher register of the instrument, but how do you get those notes to pop out and sing? This video will teach you the tips and tricks for popping out those pesky higher register notes, and teaches you the standard fingerings up to a C 2 octaves above the staff.
Beginner
12:07
Shifting Registers Seamlessly!
Shifting between registers is something that comes up in almost any piece you might want to play on the flute. The thing about shifting registers is that it can be tricky, like trying to hit a moving target. In this video I explain how you can make smooth transitions between registers, whether it is through step-wise motion or octave leaps!
Beginner
08:00
Dynamics and Articulation on Flute
Today we are talking about different articulation styles, techniques, and methodologies on how to execute them. Then we shift over to discussing how to get a greater dynamic range on flute so you can have as big or as little of a sound as best suits the phrasing in the pieces you play!
Intermediate
12:41
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Elisa is a wonderful flute teacher! She is patient, kind, and VERY encouraging! I would highly recommend her to anyone learning how to play the flute.

Posted May 20, 2022
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* ABSOLUTELY RECOMMEND -10+ Stars. ** FANTASTIC- music teacher, great for all ages. * ** FOCUSED -lessons toward students level. ****FLEXIBILITY- teaching method will try defferent techniques to find students abilities. *****Highly recommend. Very well rounded talented musician and singer. *****(*. Homework is lesson focused to reinforce lessons. *******EXTREMELY SATISFIED -New York client online Despite being online she can pick up on seeing proper fingering for the flute. Nothing gets past her including out of tune flute. 😄

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Posted Apr 1, 2022
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