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ALISON HOFFMAN

Expressive performer. Enthusiastic teacher.

Alison Hoffman, flutist and teacher

WELCOME!

I’m a flutist, educator, and creative in the Boston area and I’m excited to work with you!

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Thanks, Alison, for your caring, warmth, professionalism, and talent!

Grace Judson

I noticed that Ali’s focus on a patient and generous attitude towards myself carried over into other areas of my life.

Julie M.

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Alison Hoffman (she/her)

Boston, MA

ali@alisonhoffmanflute.com

(302) 379-7104

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Nourish your nervous system. CREATE!

Nourish your nervous system. CREATE!

Enjoyment appears at the boundary between boredom and anxiety, when the challenges are just balanced with the persons capacity to act. - @csikszentmihalyi_flow

Find flow with us in the Mindful Practice Room because your mind is begging for you to be in an environment that has only one expectation of you for 1-2 hours a week.

See for yourself how healing it is to feel the magnetic pull of concentration, to hear every nuanced sound come from your instrument, to be present with your music.

Our first session of the year is tomorrow, January 13 at 6pm ET.

Enjoyment appears at the boundary between boredom and anxiety, when the challenges are just balanced with the persons capacity to act. - @csikszentmihalyi_flow

Find flow with us in the Mindful Practice Room because your mind is begging for you to be in an environment that has only one expectation of you for 1-2 hours a week.

See for yourself how healing it is to feel the magnetic pull of concentration, to hear every nuanced sound come from your instrument, to be present with your music.

Our first session of the year is tomorrow, January 13 at 6pm ET.

One or two winters ago, I listened to the audiobook Wintering by Katherine May. When I listen to audiobooks, I usually either retain most of the concepts like a sponge, or the words flow through me like I’m a colander as if I didn’t even hear it. Wintering was a rare book for me in that I can’t remember a single detail but the premise deeply embedded itself into my noggin and rewired my brain.

Throughout all of my schooling, I battled with the cold, quietness of winter. School didn’t stop, and neither did late nights of studying and practicing and willing myself out of the house for evening extracurriculars even though my body begged me to stay home and sleep under a thick blanket.

The patterns were unnatural, and I was forced to distrust my body because the hamster wheel kept spinning and I had to get back on.

Fast forward to post-school life, it might not have been until I read Wintering that I realized I was still wired as if I had to keep up the same level of productivity throughout each month of the year, even though I’ve had the privilege of working for myself from home.

Winter is supposed to be for hibernation. It’s for soup and reading and staying in. I used to hate winter, but I’m (only finally) beginning to embrace its slowness.

It’s hard to deal with the dissonance of a season meant for rest and less when there are auditions and midterms and high stakes events on the agenda in the coming months. What can we do?

As leaders and teachers, we can allow ample time for rest and space for achieving only what’s necessary. As students, we can take a step back from extraneous responsibilities we’ve assigned ourselves and prioritize rest, EVEN IF it comes at a cost.

If you’re celebrating the holidays coming up, I hope you give yourself the gift necessity of rest. Even if it feels like you can’t.

Take care and happy holidays! Sending lots of love and ease your way.

#wintering #musicians #musicteacher #bostonmusician #rest

One or two winters ago, I listened to the audiobook Wintering by Katherine May. When I listen to audiobooks, I usually either retain most of the concepts like a sponge, or the words flow through me like I’m a colander as if I didn’t even hear it. Wintering was a rare book for me in that I can’t remember a single detail but the premise deeply embedded itself into my noggin and rewired my brain.

Throughout all of my schooling, I battled with the cold, quietness of winter. School didn’t stop, and neither did late nights of studying and practicing and willing myself out of the house for evening extracurriculars even though my body begged me to stay home and sleep under a thick blanket.

The patterns were unnatural, and I was forced to distrust my body because the hamster wheel kept spinning and I had to get back on.

Fast forward to post-school life, it might not have been until I read Wintering that I realized I was still wired as if I had to keep up the same level of productivity throughout each month of the year, even though I’ve had the privilege of working for myself from home.

Winter is supposed to be for hibernation. It’s for soup and reading and staying in. I used to hate winter, but I’m (only finally) beginning to embrace its slowness.

It’s hard to deal with the dissonance of a season meant for rest and less when there are auditions and midterms and high stakes events on the agenda in the coming months. What can we do?

As leaders and teachers, we can allow ample time for rest and space for achieving only what’s necessary. As students, we can take a step back from extraneous responsibilities we’ve assigned ourselves and prioritize rest, EVEN IF it comes at a cost.

If you’re celebrating the holidays coming up, I hope you give yourself the gift necessity of rest. Even if it feels like you can’t.

Take care and happy holidays! Sending lots of love and ease your way.

#wintering #musicians #musicteacher #bostonmusician #rest

“Crafting something is a long, uncertain process. A maker should show her work.” blackout poem by @austinkleon

The Hoffman Flute Studio just had our 2024 Winter Recital! I’m so impressed with the growth of each human from last December to today, not only in music and technique but also in confidence and maturity. I’m one lucky teacher! 💛

“Crafting something is a long, uncertain process. A maker should show her work.” blackout poem by @austinkleon

The Hoffman Flute Studio just had our 2024 Winter Recital! I’m so impressed with the growth of each human from last December to today, not only in music and technique but also in confidence and maturity. I’m one lucky teacher! 💛

Artists are humans who do generous work that might not work. - @sethgodin

The thing I love about this sentence is that it gives us the freedom to fail or half-fail or make mistakes or even do something great that just… doesn’t work. It’s ok for things to not work. That’s how learning happens. Isn’t that freeing?

Artists are humans who do generous work that might not work. - @sethgodin

The thing I love about this sentence is that it gives us the freedom to fail or half-fail or make mistakes or even do something great that just… doesn’t work. It’s ok for things to not work. That’s how learning happens. Isn’t that freeing?

I just finished reading We Will Rest by Tricia Hersey and wow wow wow, it was so deeply wonderful. Reading it felt like breathing.

Here is one of the quotes I wrote down from it that musicians need to hear:

“If you don’t participate in the heavy lifting that grind culture demands and things fall apart because of this, let it fall. Trust your body.”

Trust your body. Let it fall.

Maybe now is a good time to ask ourselves, where are we doing heavy lifting in our lives that seems urgent on the outside but feels small and grating on the inside?

Is there anywhere that you’re creating artificial urgency? Or taking anything too seriously?

🌻

I don’t love the urgency that corporations spew on Black Friday and year-round, so I like to support small [slow, intentional] businesses as much as possible.

On this Small Business Saturday, if you’re a flute teacher or intermediate flutist, treat yourself or your studio to 40% off all digital products in my shop, including:

- Flute and Music Teacher Bundles
- Intermediate Flute Scale Book
- 2 Octave Scale Practice Guide: Progressive Range Studies for flute
- Printable Graphics/Posters

Plus, get free shipping on physical books with code BLACKFRIDAY24 available until Monday 12/2 at midnight ET

By purchasing my paid products, it helps me create more free resources for the music community. I really appreciate you for being here!

I just finished reading We Will Rest by Tricia Hersey and wow wow wow, it was so deeply wonderful. Reading it felt like breathing.

Here is one of the quotes I wrote down from it that musicians need to hear:

“If you don’t participate in the heavy lifting that grind culture demands and things fall apart because of this, let it fall. Trust your body.”

Trust your body. Let it fall.

Maybe now is a good time to ask ourselves, where are we doing heavy lifting in our lives that seems urgent on the outside but feels small and grating on the inside?

Is there anywhere that you’re creating artificial urgency? Or taking anything too seriously?

🌻

I don’t love the urgency that corporations spew on Black Friday and year-round, so I like to support small [slow, intentional] businesses as much as possible.

On this Small Business Saturday, if you’re a flute teacher or intermediate flutist, treat yourself or your studio to 40% off all digital products in my shop, including:

- Flute and Music Teacher Bundles
- Intermediate Flute Scale Book
- 2 Octave Scale Practice Guide: Progressive Range Studies for flute
- Printable Graphics/Posters

Plus, get free shipping on physical books with code BLACKFRIDAY24 available until Monday 12/2 at midnight ET

By purchasing my paid products, it helps me create more free resources for the music community. I really appreciate you for being here!

In the spirit of sharing art, this week, take 40% off all digital products in my shop, including:

- Flute and Music Teacher Bundles
- Intermediate Flute Scale Book
- 2 Octave Scale Practice Guide: Progressive Range Studies for flute
- Printable Graphics/Posters

Plus, get free shipping on physical books with code BLACKFRIDAY24

I want music resources to be accessible to as many people as possible. By supporting your own music practice or your teaching studio with these resources, you'll also be supporting this queer woman-owned small business. By purchasing my paid products, it helps me create more free resources for the music community.

I really appreciate you for being here! I hope you get some extra creative time and rest this week. :)

In the spirit of sharing art, this week, take 40% off all digital products in my shop, including:

- Flute and Music Teacher Bundles
- Intermediate Flute Scale Book
- 2 Octave Scale Practice Guide: Progressive Range Studies for flute
- Printable Graphics/Posters

Plus, get free shipping on physical books with code BLACKFRIDAY24

I want music resources to be accessible to as many people as possible. By supporting your own music practice or your teaching studio with these resources, you'll also be supporting this queer woman-owned small business. By purchasing my paid products, it helps me create more free resources for the music community.

I really appreciate you for being here! I hope you get some extra creative time and rest this week. :)

I remember audition season being quite overwhelming to keep track of deadlines, audition requirements, and school info, let alone putting in the practice. When I was auditioning for grad school, I had tons of spreadsheets and lists to keep me focused and get me through those months. I cleaned up those spreadsheets as a gift to you, in hopes that it makes your audition season a little less stressful!

Link in bio for free customizable spreadsheets to help you keep track of schools and addresses, professors and emails, prescreening, audition requirements, rep lists, audition dates, school info and portal logins, and whatever else you need.

If you need any help or reassurance going into music school or grad school, feel free to reach out :)

I remember audition season being quite overwhelming to keep track of deadlines, audition requirements, and school info, let alone putting in the practice. When I was auditioning for grad school, I had tons of spreadsheets and lists to keep me focused and get me through those months. I cleaned up those spreadsheets as a gift to you, in hopes that it makes your audition season a little less stressful!

Link in bio for free customizable spreadsheets to help you keep track of schools and addresses, professors and emails, prescreening, audition requirements, rep lists, audition dates, school info and portal logins, and whatever else you need.

If you need any help or reassurance going into music school or grad school, feel free to reach out :)

(The world always needs artists)

Create things.

Love your community.

Join the Mindful Practice Room to do these at the same time. We're in this together.

Fiercely,
Ali

(The world always needs artists)

Create things.

Love your community.

Join the Mindful Practice Room to do these at the same time. We're in this together.

Fiercely,
Ali

2020 throwback. Vote!!!!

#vote #election #flute

2020 throwback. Vote!!!!

#vote #election #flute

Are you coming to lessons to prove something or to learn something?

Proving feels tense, small, closed off. Learning feels expansive, flexible, curious.

Be open to growth and not knowing all the answers.

Are you coming to lessons to prove something or to learn something?

Proving feels tense, small, closed off. Learning feels expansive, flexible, curious.

Be open to growth and not knowing all the answers.

Swipe to see what avoiding and embracing vulnerability looks like like in music lessons —>

Teachers - if you don’t cultivate a space where students can be vulnerable, you are limiting their growth.

Un-shaming and honoring vulnerability are central aspects of my teaching style. I’m currently accepting new students! Send me a message to set up a free consultation to see if we’re a good fit.

Swipe to see what avoiding and embracing vulnerability looks like like in music lessons —>

Teachers - if you don’t cultivate a space where students can be vulnerable, you are limiting their growth.

Un-shaming and honoring vulnerability are central aspects of my teaching style. I’m currently accepting new students! Send me a message to set up a free consultation to see if we’re a good fit.

Calling all middle & high school flute players and their teachers!

If you’re auditioning for district band/honor band/all state band in the next few months, it’s time to polish those 2 octave scales.

Here’s my main piece of advice: practice chunks of notes, not just your entire scale from beginning to end over and over. Practice the awkward parts more than the easy parts.

Want help with this? I wrote my 2 Octave Scale Practice Guide for this exact purpose.

I’m not going to lie, this is some of my best work. It’s been extremely helpful for my students as they clean up their high note fingerings and tone, adults included. So helpful that you should download the free sample to try it out yourself. And then buy the whole book, which is really affordable.

Flute teachers - the 2 Octave Scale Practice Guide is included in my Flute Teacher Bundle which has a ton of other great resources too!

Calling all middle & high school flute players and their teachers!

If you’re auditioning for district band/honor band/all state band in the next few months, it’s time to polish those 2 octave scales.

Here’s my main piece of advice: practice chunks of notes, not just your entire scale from beginning to end over and over. Practice the awkward parts more than the easy parts.

Want help with this? I wrote my 2 Octave Scale Practice Guide for this exact purpose.

I’m not going to lie, this is some of my best work. It’s been extremely helpful for my students as they clean up their high note fingerings and tone, adults included. So helpful that you should download the free sample to try it out yourself. And then buy the whole book, which is really affordable.

Flute teachers - the 2 Octave Scale Practice Guide is included in my Flute Teacher Bundle which has a ton of other great resources too!

@brenebrown says, “learning and creating are inherently vulnerable.” Growth requires discomfort. Swipe to see what avoiding and embracing vulnerability look like in the practice room —>

If you want to practice embracing vulnerability in your practice sessions, the Mindful Practice Room is your space!

People who have come to the Mindful Practice Room are pleasantly surprised with how transformative the space feels. It’s an entirely different world than practicing by yourself. It’s expansive. It’s succulent. It’s gratifying.

This is for you if you’re an adult hobbyist who wants to find joy and ease in your practice sessions, if you love your instrument but you need some structure, or if you would benefit from the overarching reminder to relax your shoulders as you try to play your music with passion.

You can come whenever your schedule allows and use the time and space as you wish. You are welcome here even if you show up for 15 minutes, even if you don’t feel like practicing, even if your triumph for the day is just showing up, playing one note, and taking a nap. But I bet you’ll be surprised with how much more you do.

It’s here for you whenever you’re ready. You are welcome here.

Link in bio for more info and sign up for a 30 day free trial ✨

@brenebrown says, “learning and creating are inherently vulnerable.” Growth requires discomfort. Swipe to see what avoiding and embracing vulnerability look like in the practice room —>

If you want to practice embracing vulnerability in your practice sessions, the Mindful Practice Room is your space!

People who have come to the Mindful Practice Room are pleasantly surprised with how transformative the space feels. It’s an entirely different world than practicing by yourself. It’s expansive. It’s succulent. It’s gratifying.

This is for you if you’re an adult hobbyist who wants to find joy and ease in your practice sessions, if you love your instrument but you need some structure, or if you would benefit from the overarching reminder to relax your shoulders as you try to play your music with passion.

You can come whenever your schedule allows and use the time and space as you wish. You are welcome here even if you show up for 15 minutes, even if you don’t feel like practicing, even if your triumph for the day is just showing up, playing one note, and taking a nap. But I bet you’ll be surprised with how much more you do.

It’s here for you whenever you’re ready. You are welcome here.

Link in bio for more info and sign up for a 30 day free trial ✨

Are you treating your music practice like a playground or like a cage?

What’s the use of trapping yourself in a rigid routine that isn’t working for you?

We’re PLAYing music. The practice should include play.

#musicians #musicpractice #flutist #fluteplayer #flute #mindfulpracticeroom #playingmusic #bostonmusicians

Are you treating your music practice like a playground or like a cage?

What’s the use of trapping yourself in a rigid routine that isn’t working for you?

We’re PLAYing music. The practice should include play.

#musicians #musicpractice #flutist #fluteplayer #flute #mindfulpracticeroom #playingmusic #bostonmusicians

September was eventful. I performed at my local Town Day a few weeks ago on the most cloudless day I’ve ever experienced. I’ve been listening to a lot of Fiona Apple and eating chocolate chip banana bread. I got my vaccines and recovered under many cozy blankets.

Here are some thoughts on performing and intentional repetition.

September was eventful. I performed at my local Town Day a few weeks ago on the most cloudless day I’ve ever experienced. I’ve been listening to a lot of Fiona Apple and eating chocolate chip banana bread. I got my vaccines and recovered under many cozy blankets.

Here are some thoughts on performing and intentional repetition.

Repetition. Not just repetition for the sake of “I was told I need to practice more so I’ll just play the same thing over and over again even though it’s not getting any easier to play” but intentional repetition like this.

Intentional repetition leads to ease of fingers, tone, breath, and brain. In other words, the freedom to make expressive music.

The 2 Octave Scale Practice Guide is now available in physical copies for all of you who prefer learning that way! Download the free sample in Bb Major to give it a test run. I’m really proud of this thing and I think you’re going to love it.

Repetition. Not just repetition for the sake of “I was told I need to practice more so I’ll just play the same thing over and over again even though it’s not getting any easier to play” but intentional repetition like this.

Intentional repetition leads to ease of fingers, tone, breath, and brain. In other words, the freedom to make expressive music.

The 2 Octave Scale Practice Guide is now available in physical copies for all of you who prefer learning that way! Download the free sample in Bb Major to give it a test run. I’m really proud of this thing and I think you’re going to love it.

I almost missed the height minimum to perform on the wagon stage but they let me play anyway (just kidding)

What a lovely sunny day at Belmont Town Day last Sunday!

I almost missed the height minimum to perform on the wagon stage but they let me play anyway (just kidding)

What a lovely sunny day at Belmont Town Day last Sunday!

I had a great time at Belmont Town Day this Sunday! In the morning I performed a solo flute set, and then spent the rest of the day at my table talking to families and flute enthusiasts (and some future flutists)!

I had a great time at Belmont Town Day this Sunday! In the morning I performed a solo flute set, and then spent the rest of the day at my table talking to families and flute enthusiasts (and some future flutists)!

Getting ready for tomorrow’s performance at Belmont Town Day! It’s a beautiful weekend. I’m playing a solo flute set at 10:30 and I’ll be there all day!

#belmonttownday #flutist #flutefamily #flute #fluteplayer #bostonfluteteacher #fluteteacher #flutesolo #flutemusic #bostonmusician #belmontma

Getting ready for tomorrow’s performance at Belmont Town Day! It’s a beautiful weekend. I’m playing a solo flute set at 10:30 and I’ll be there all day!

#belmonttownday #flutist #flutefamily #flute #fluteplayer #bostonfluteteacher #fluteteacher #flutesolo #flutemusic #bostonmusician #belmontma

Be more generous. Make more art.
Pause more. Rest more. Breathe more.

#artists #mindfulness #musicianlife #creative #mindfulpracticeroom

Be more generous. Make more art.
Pause more. Rest more. Breathe more.

#artists #mindfulness #musicianlife #creative #mindfulpracticeroom

At first I thought my new book would only be a digital download but I totally changed my mind and I’m so glad I did!

Physical copies are on their way, but in the meantime, download the free sample in Bb Major and check out the full 2 Octave Scale Practice Guide (digital version) in my shop!

Details:

• 12 Major keys and chromatic scales from Low C (optional Low B) up to High C
• 21 pages of progressive exercises which can be customized to the student’s needs
• Suggestions on how to use this guide for students AND their teachers
• Labeled sections for clear navigation

I hope you enjoy it!

At first I thought my new book would only be a digital download but I totally changed my mind and I’m so glad I did!

Physical copies are on their way, but in the meantime, download the free sample in Bb Major and check out the full 2 Octave Scale Practice Guide (digital version) in my shop!

Details:

• 12 Major keys and chromatic scales from Low C (optional Low B) up to High C
• 21 pages of progressive exercises which can be customized to the student’s needs
• Suggestions on how to use this guide for students AND their teachers
• Labeled sections for clear navigation

I hope you enjoy it!

Hey musicians, here are some free resources for you!

* flute technique
* practice ideas and guides
* community & coworking
* music school prep

Share these with a friend who could use them!

Hey musicians, here are some free resources for you!

* flute technique
* practice ideas and guides
* community & coworking
* music school prep

Share these with a friend who could use them!

I’m so excited to play a set at Belmont Town Day 2 weeks from today! I’m performing at 10:30 and I’ll be there all day to talk about flute lessons. If you’re in the area and you’ve been thinking about taking lessons, come say hi - I’d love to chat with you!

I’m so excited to play a set at Belmont Town Day 2 weeks from today! I’m performing at 10:30 and I’ll be there all day to talk about flute lessons. If you’re in the area and you’ve been thinking about taking lessons, come say hi - I’d love to chat with you!

Pulling this from the vault because music majors need to hear this. You will make so many mistakes, and you will learn, and you will be ok. Best wishes for the start of the school year!

Pulling this from the vault because music majors need to hear this. You will make so many mistakes, and you will learn, and you will be ok. Best wishes for the start of the school year!

Every time you practice scales a cute puppy is born

#flute #flutemusic #marchingband #bandteacher #musicmemes #flutememes #flutelife #fluteplayer #fluteteacher #flutelessons #bostonfluteteacher #bandmemes #flutesection #flutepractice #practiceguide #flutestudent

Every time you practice scales a cute puppy is born

#flute #flutemusic #marchingband #bandteacher #musicmemes #flutememes #flutelife #fluteplayer #fluteteacher #flutelessons #bostonfluteteacher #bandmemes #flutesection #flutepractice #practiceguide #flutestudent

Calling all adult musicians who have trouble focusing or getting started. And people who are getting bored with their practice routines. And people who need a little bit of structure in their practice. And extroverts who like to be in a community. And introverts who like to be part of a community anonymously.

The Mindful Practice Room is not a set group as much as it is a space. You can come and go as you need. COME AS YOU ARE.

60-minute sessions every Monday at 6pm and Thursday at 12pm ET - try it free for 30 days!

Calling all adult musicians who have trouble focusing or getting started. And people who are getting bored with their practice routines. And people who need a little bit of structure in their practice. And extroverts who like to be in a community. And introverts who like to be part of a community anonymously.

The Mindful Practice Room is not a set group as much as it is a space. You can come and go as you need. COME AS YOU ARE.

60-minute sessions every Monday at 6pm and Thursday at 12pm ET - try it free for 30 days!

Learn it by breaking it up into tiny, bite-sized pieces!

✨✨✨

#fluteteacher #flutist #fluteplayer #flutemusic #flutelessons #flutestudent #flutelife #flute #marchingband #fluteaudition #bostonfluteteacher #bostonmusician #flutepedagogy #allstatefluteetudes #fluteetudes #mmea #tmea #banddirector #bandteacher

Learn it by breaking it up into tiny, bite-sized pieces!

✨✨✨

#fluteteacher #flutist #fluteplayer #flutemusic #flutelessons #flutestudent #flutelife #flute #marchingband #fluteaudition #bostonfluteteacher #bostonmusician #flutepedagogy #allstatefluteetudes #fluteetudes #mmea #tmea #banddirector #bandteacher

There is a wealth of practice material for beginner flutists, and even more for advanced flutists. Some materials that claim to be appropriate for a wide range of levels are simple in concept, but unapproachable in practice. As a teacher, I notice this daily.

I created this practice guide with the intent that you will grow out of it, but only after going through it. You know the phrase, “you can’t go over it, you can’t go around it, you have to go through it”? That’s what this practice guide is. In my experience, there are a lot of gaps in the learning process for intermediate flutists. Many individual flute teachers have ways of moving their students through this in-between level, but it’s pretty common that the advice for musicians is a simple, “practice more!”

Practicing “more” without intention includes a lot of unnecessary frustration and learning bad habits. If musicians haven’t embodied healthy practice habits within the first few years of picking up an instrument, it’s unlikely that a few verbal tips about practice strategies will do much to adjust their process.

When I wrote out this guide, I had human nature in mind. I notice the tendency of my students to look at a scale sheet, play a scale, make a mistake in the middle, and start at the beginning, make a mistake, start at the beginning, make a mistake, start at the beginning... you see where I’m going with this. Or, play a 2 octave scale, slow down at the top near the high notes and then restart. As many times as I tell my students now (and as many times as my teachers told me when I was younger) to slow down, and repeat the parts that are hard, not just the parts that are easy, humans have a hard time with this type of mindful practice, at least until they garner enough success that it sticks with them. So I wrote out each measure with the level of intention I want my students to use when they’re learning or refining unfamiliar and uncomfortable ranges and keys. Intentional repetition leads to freedom.

There is a wealth of practice material for beginner flutists, and even more for advanced flutists. Some materials that claim to be appropriate for a wide range of levels are simple in concept, but unapproachable in practice. As a teacher, I notice this daily.

I created this practice guide with the intent that you will grow out of it, but only after going through it. You know the phrase, “you can’t go over it, you can’t go around it, you have to go through it”? That’s what this practice guide is. In my experience, there are a lot of gaps in the learning process for intermediate flutists. Many individual flute teachers have ways of moving their students through this in-between level, but it’s pretty common that the advice for musicians is a simple, “practice more!”

Practicing “more” without intention includes a lot of unnecessary frustration and learning bad habits. If musicians haven’t embodied healthy practice habits within the first few years of picking up an instrument, it’s unlikely that a few verbal tips about practice strategies will do much to adjust their process.

When I wrote out this guide, I had human nature in mind. I notice the tendency of my students to look at a scale sheet, play a scale, make a mistake in the middle, and start at the beginning, make a mistake, start at the beginning, make a mistake, start at the beginning... you see where I’m going with this. Or, play a 2 octave scale, slow down at the top near the high notes and then restart. As many times as I tell my students now (and as many times as my teachers told me when I was younger) to slow down, and repeat the parts that are hard, not just the parts that are easy, humans have a hard time with this type of mindful practice, at least until they garner enough success that it sticks with them. So I wrote out each measure with the level of intention I want my students to use when they’re learning or refining unfamiliar and uncomfortable ranges and keys. Intentional repetition leads to freedom.

It’s finally here!!!

Introducing *drumroll* My 2 Octave Scale Practice Guide: Progressive Range Studies for Flute! Gain comfort in both high and low registers with approachable, focused, bite-sized exercises designed for gaining familiarity and muscle memory for intermediate flutists.

I’m thrilled to have these exercises out in the world, and can’t wait for you to try them! Link in bio to purchase a copy and download a free sample!

#flute #fluteteacher #flutelessons #flutist #banddirector #bandteacher #marchingband #allstate #audition #flutistsofinstagram #flutesandflutists #fluteplayer #piccolo #flauto #flauta #flautist #flautista #flutelife #flutemusic #flutescales #flutepractice #highschoolband

It’s finally here!!!

Introducing *drumroll* My 2 Octave Scale Practice Guide: Progressive Range Studies for Flute! Gain comfort in both high and low registers with approachable, focused, bite-sized exercises designed for gaining familiarity and muscle memory for intermediate flutists.

I’m thrilled to have these exercises out in the world, and can’t wait for you to try them! Link in bio to purchase a copy and download a free sample!

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