A Glimpse into the Secrets of a Master Flute Maker
Harry Gosse, proprietor of Harry Gosse Böhmflötenbau, founded in 1989, is a maker of artisan handmade flutes in the Black Forest of Germany.…
Flute2Go: A Visit to Harry Gosse, Böhm Flute Maker, Germany (Part 1)
Hi flutists! Join us for Part 1 of our visit to Harry Gosse, flute maker, in Germany. In this episode, Harry shows us…
FlutyHacks: 3 out of 5 Game
Hello everyone! This video details a practice game I play with students to establish the habit of repeating one’s success when practicing. It…
Field Trip: “About Vibrato” with Troy Paolantonio
Hi Flutists! Ai Goldsmith and the Flute Examiner go on a field trip to meet Troy Paolantonio and get a lowdown on how…
The J Trick for Releasing Tension
Hello Flutists! This video demonstrates an imagery used for releasing chest tension while playing the flute, which renders the tone more resonant. This…
“The Magic is in the U”
Hi flutists! This video is about an easy way of teaching/practicing clean, clear and efficient single, double, and triple detaché (described by flutists…
“Little Heroes” of Flute Maintenance
Happy Holidays, everyone! We at Flute Examiner believe that a clean instrument plays the best. Some of the most humble household items are…
Practice Hack “Code & Conquer”
Hi flutists! This video demonstrates how to “Code and Conquer” confusingly similar recurring patterns for speedy study, such as the grace notes in…
Rhythms That Stick
“Rhythms that Stick” demonstrates how to make sticky notes into moveable, stick-able rhythm teaching tool. The sticky notes (literally) can be used to…
Introducing FlutyHacks!
FlutyHacks is a curated vlog about flute teaching and pedagogy by Ai Goldsmith! About Ai Goldsmith Ai is fascinated by all things beautiful…