In this video, I break down a classic flute etude from Robert Cavally’s “Melodious and Progressive Studies, Book 1” (the Blue Book), Gariboldi’s Etude #1 in C Major (Moderato e tranquillo) from Opus 132. I offer some tips, concepts and practice techniques to help the student get the most out of this popular flute study.
Read MoreI recorded the first of Ernesto Köhler’s “Etudes d’expression, Op. 89” for the Etude of the Week Facebook group. Allegro Moderato in C Major is a lovely little piece that I was happy to learn.
Read MoreAfter reviewing the Nuvo Toot, I was curious to find out what the cheapest flute I could find on Amazon would sound like. In this video, I unbox and review the Glory Closed Hole C-Foot Flute.
Read MoreMy recent split-screen video of a Telemann Duo was featured on KHON’s “Living808” on June 5th, 2020. This segment discusses the challenges faced by arts organizations such as Chamber Music Hawaii during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read MoreWhen I saw the Nuvo Toot on Amazon I was intrigued. What is this instrument? Is it a flute? Is it a recorder? Is it a possible teaching tool for young beginner flutists? I set out to answer these questions in this unboxing and review video on YouTube.
Read MoreA regular vibrato practice is crucial for intermediate and advanced flute students. Vibrato is not only means of adding beauty and musical expression to your performance, but it can also enhance the fullness and projection of the flute sound. Learning to control air speed and pressure is a valuable tool that can apply to many other aspects of flute playing (even articulation, believe it or not!).
Read MoreMy COVID-19 project to video record all of Ernesto Kohler’s Op. 33 Book 1 Etudes is now about 3/4 completed. This project has been a great way to keep myself accountable and practicing while improving my videography skills and creating educational resources for my students.
Read MoreI recently joined the Etude of the Week Facebook Group at the suggestion of a fellow Hawaii Flute Society member. At the moment they are working through Johannes Donjon’s Études de Salon and these have been a welcome break from the Köhler Etudes I had been working through.
Read MoreThe second part of my COVID-19 Kohler flute etude project includes etudes #4-7 from Ernesto Köhler’s Op. 33, Book 1.
Read MoreSheltering in place with performances canceled through the summer, the future can feel grim. For performing artists, having the goal of an audition or concert helps us to structure our lives and set a personal trajectory. When these goals are removed, it can be difficult to find similar purpose.
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