Developing Great Timing with Simple Exercises Part II: Aural Responses
This article is one in a three part series that focuses on great “timing,” specifically ways to develop a sense of beat and…
Going Elementary
From an early age, all I ever wanted was to teach the flute. I spent hours practicing in my room as a child,…
Set in Stone
Last week I had a conversation with one of my high school flute students that went something like this: Me: I’m so glad…
Colour Flute: Finnish Flutist Jaana Laasonen’s Method Inspired by the Kodály Concept
After completing my second level Kodály training for elementary general methods teaching, I started applying the method to private lessons. If you have read…
Ewazen Piccolo Concerto Performance Guide Movements 1 & 2
On Saturday, October 13th, 2018, I had the privilege to perform Eric Ewazen’s On Wings of Song for Piccolo and Wind Ensemble at…
Piccolo Method Books – Part II
Piccolo! Piccolo! – Book 1 and Book 2 Dr. Danielle Eden is a graduate of the Royal Academy of Music, the University of…
Orchestral Auditions – Piccolo Edition
Taking any audition can be a daunting task that requires a particular set of skills outside of just being a great flutist. The…
Pedagogical Approaches to Extended Techniques
I have been lucky to have teachers that encouraged my love and curiosity for contemporary music since I was a high school student.…
Developing great timing with simple exercises Part I: Visual Manipulatives
Timing is everything… or so they say. Just like comedians, musicians must master the art of delivery. This article presents some solutions to…
