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Joe Piccolo

Canada
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  • Knowledgeability 10.0
  • Clarity of Response 9.53
  • Timeliness 10.0
  • Politeness 10.0
  • Total Questions 66
 all things related woodwind repair and maintenance. I do not accept qustions regarding serial numbers and the value of new/used flutes.

Holly

U.K.
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  • Total Questions 990
 I can answer questions about learning to play the flute, reading music, problems encountered when playing, flute repertoire, practicing tips, and performing, as well as information about classical composers and their works. Please note that I am no longer accepting any questions about what kind of flute to buy, upgrading, flute brands, reselling, what a flute is worth, etc. I have answered many of these questions in the past, so please either view my answers in the the previously asked questions section or visit my website, which has a page about buying flutes: <A HREF="http://silentgalaxy.com/buyingflutes.html" TARGET="_blank">silentgalaxy.com/buyingflutes.html</A> .....

Denise J. Sipe

U.S.
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  • Knowledgeability 10.0
  • Clarity of Response 10.0
  • Timeliness 10.0
  • Politeness 10.0
  • Total Questions 3
 These are the topics I CAN answer... How to play, from beginner to professional. Tips and tricks, breathing, auxilliary fingering techniques Tone Quality Listening--Developing your ears Technique --Bringing the notes up and off of the page, and making them "your own music". Playing solo, small groups, bands, orchestras Digitally reproduced, vs live accompaniment Accompanying vocalists, dancers, other instrumentals.

Herbert Smith

U.S.
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  • Knowledgeability 9.95
  • Clarity of Response 9.92
  • Timeliness 9.96
  • Politeness 10.0
  • Total Questions 1088
 I can answer questions about almost any flute-related topic. I have trained professionally as a flute repair tech and and music educator, and have a broad range of experiences as a performer. I also have plenty of experience with flutes of every level from a huge variety of manufacturers and built with every imaginable material or specification, and can comment on the quality of various instruments, as well as guide people through the flute-buying process. I'm willing and able to discuss various flute gadgets as well (Valgon rings, Foster extensions, etc.).<BR> <BR>I am also glad to offer advice .....

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2009-11-04 Rushing/District Honor Band:

Hey Victoria, It sounds like you've been very diligent and hardworking on everything, so kudos to you! I'll give you some tips for the things you mentioned, but for the rest, just keep going as you

2009-11-01 High register:

Hey Ted, I've had similar experiences before, too.... I ended up buying a Nagahara headjoint which worked out perfectly for me. I hope you can find a headjoint that keeps the good low register response

2009-10-29 spoilt e flat key of piccolo:

Sara, Sorry to hear you are having trouble with your Picc. It sounds to me like your spring is out of adjustment. I have a few questions: Is the picc yours? If yes and your comfortable with

2009-10-26 foot joint:

Bethany, I am not really sure they "SHOULD" wear down? Does it appear to have been sanded? Does it look round? If you attach the foot to the body and GENTLY turn the foot...do you feel an even

2009-10-26 Crown for Yamaha 221N:

Orla, This is a common stock item for many shop's. Do you need me to recommend a repair shop in your area. Provide me with your state/city/zip and i will forward that to you right away. Sorry

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