There isn’t a better way to start a practice session than with a great warmup! I like to change up what I warmup with so I don’t get bored. How often do you change your warmups?

Everyone has their own preferred method, but some books really help with the process. Check out my most used/loved warmups books listed below!

– 17 Daily Exercises (17 Grands Exercises Journaliers de Mecanisme) (w/Gaubert) – Taffanel

– De La Sonorite – Marcel Moyse

– Technical Flexibility for Flutists – Geoffrey Gilbert

– The Flutist’s Vade Mecum – Walfrid Kujala

What are your favorite warmups?

Practice logs! Some people love them, some people hate them! I like to use them with students that are trying to learn better practice habits. If needed, I’ll have a parent or guardian sign each log for extra accountability.

Practice logs are a great way to keep record of what you are working on and where you are in the process. I still have an excel spreadsheet of what I’m working on and what I did each time. It’s also nice to see how far you’ve come!

Click through each section below to see how I layout my student practice logs, or get the free download here!

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Is time running out before a big performance? Can you just not seem to find more practice time in your day?

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