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Holly

U.S.

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Expertise

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: silentgalaxy.com/buyingflutes.html. Thanks!

Experience in the area

I've played the flute since fourth grade, graduating with my master's degree in flute performance. I have taught at local music schools, given flute lessons for over ten years, have played in and soloed with several orchestras, chamber groups, and various other ensembles. For more information about me, visit my website at silentgalaxy.com. I love the flute, and I love helping people, so I welcome your questions!

Education/Credentials

Bachelor's and master's degrees in flute performance from Carnegie Mellon University.

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Recent Reviews from Users

User	Date	K	C	P	Comments
Jasmine	02/04/12	10	10	10
willie	01/28/12	10	10	10	really helpful. thank you so much!
mike	01/25/12	10	10	10	Great answer,thank you very much!
Jessie	01/23/12	10	10	10	Thank you. Very helpful. :)
Lyn	12/04/11	10	10	10	Holly, THANK YOU... I will try this .....

Recent Answers from Holly

2012-02-09 Sound and Tonguing Technique Disappeared:

Hey Sara, Congrats on passing your Grade 8! That's great news. :) Since this is a sudden change, it sounds to me like your flute might be out of adjustment. As long as you haven't had any major

2012-02-04 Positioning of fingers.:

Hey Jasmine, That's fantastic that you've been recording yourself - it's so important for flutists to take a look at how they play and what others see when they play, and being so focused and detail-oriented

2012-02-03 flute technique:

Hey Kayla, You're so sweet! :) Good luck on your honors band audition - it's a great sign that you've been advised to try out against the 6th grade, so kudos to you! That's an honor to be able to

2012-02-01 Vibrato!!:

Hey Lulu, It's great that you want to learn a good vibrato - this is so important for any flutist, so kudos to you for taking the initiative to learn it on your own. :) Since you've had experience

2012-01-26 vibrato? and hue fantasies!:

Hey Willie, Vibrato is one of those things that has to be practiced just like your technique or tone... a lot of flutists just assume that it will come as they continue playing, but that's not usually

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