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Do you ever wonder how good your skills would be now if you started practicing a year ago? A question like this should motivate, not dishearten you. In this article, guest writer Elizabeth Kane will take you through six destructive beliefs you might face as you're learning how to become a musician, and how you can overcome them...   Mind Over Matter Your mind is a powerful tool. Your thoughts dictate just about every conscious decision you make. Whether you're a beginner gui

Thinking about buying a new instrument? It's a big decision, as an instrument is truly an investment -- especially if you're spending several hundred dollars (or more, for higher-end brands and models) on it. Before making your purchase, you'll want to do some research. But where do you start? With so many brands out there, how do you know which ones are worth the money? What do you really need to ensure years of playing and practicing? We came across a great article over on Donna Sc

Looking for free flute sheet music? If you’re a flute player looking for more music to learn, you’re in luck! There are many places to find free flute sheet music on the web. There’s more music out there than you’ll ever have time to explore, ranging from solos to duets to etudes and scales. You can find music in genres from Classical to Pop/Rock, Folk, and Holiday. Whether you’re looking for your next solo to study or want to practice your sight reading, the six sites below are

As you learn to play the flute, attending regular private lessons are integral to your success. Here, Chicago, IL flute teacher Jillian D. shares her tips for making the most of those lessons...   Growing up, flute lessons were, and still are, an important part of my life. They instilled me with discipline, integrity, and pride, while also allowing me to grow and mature artistically. The moments you spend with your teacher are filled with helpful information and wise insight. The har

Want to learn to play the flute or improve your existing skills? Check out these helpful tips from New York flute teacher Nadia B... So you've always wanted to learn to play the flute? Welcome to the club! The flute is a widely popular instrument that has been around for centuries.  Learning to play the flute can be a rewarding experience, but it's not without its challenges. In this blog post, we'll take a look at some of the most common challenges beginner flute players face and

Looking for a quick and easy way to learn flutenotes for beginners? You’ve found the quintessential guide on how to read music notes for flute. As you start to become more familiar with the flute, you’ll naturally become interested in learning more note positions. Every new player has a goal of learning all of the flute notes, no matter what style of flute they’re looking to play. It’s important to learn how to read music notes for flute as soon as you can—the sooner you lear