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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.
Soloist, small groups, large bands and orchestras stage bands and orchestras, theater, church music, jazz, classical, folk music
I'm independent. But professionals have often hired me to play in their groups.
I didn't write for any publications.
This should have been my career. I am an engineer, but my music is my passion. Flute is my favorite, though I also play many woodwinds and some brass. I am totally self-taught. But I have often played in groups made up mostly of professionals. All in all I am still the area's best-kept secret.
Biggest honor was playing an emotional piece, and looking out over the audience. Two big, tough construction workers had tears rolling down their cheeks.
Taught various school students in MD and PA, but none since 1999.
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Hi, Beth! I have been trying to imagine what kind of recording you must be listening to... Are you listening to a 78 RPM wax record? Is it a 33 1/3 RPM Stereo LP Album, possibly made of vinyl? Is
Hello, Nicole. This is a fascinating question. Thank you for asking. I enjoy improvisation. So far, I have not wanted to perform often within the genre that you are talking about. You would usually
Hello, Sachli. I am sorry to take a long time before I answer. I have thought about you much, and have great desire to help you. First, please know that big lips ARE GOOD when you play the flute
Hi, Amelia! I wish I knew more about your age and current skill level, so that I could pinpoint exactly where you need to start. Since I don't know, let me assume that you are a fairly new flautist (flute
Hi, Sarah Beth! I am so very happy that you are "smiling for Jesus." Your playing in the church orchestra is a great way to use your talents to share Jesus with others. I am honored to receive your
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