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Category Archives: Practicing

Everyday Warmups

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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?

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Music Stand Lights

5 / 30 / 15

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With the recent death of my music stand light, I’ve been trying to find a new one to replace it. I had no idea there were so many options out there! While a stand light didn’t make it into my top 5 gig bag essentials list, I definitely use my stand light for most rehearsals.

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Practice Logs

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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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5 Steps to Practice Efficiently When You’re Stressed Out

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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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Top 5 Gig Bag Essentials

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As I was going through my large Altieri gig bag, I was  amazed at how much I actually had in there. I’m trying to slim down what I carry around all the time, and it’s crazy how much I think I need! I’ve listed the top 5 items I can’t seem to live without in my gig bag (excluding the instrument and music).

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