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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 Answers from Holly
2009-11-21 Fun activities for teaching flute:
Hey Alicja, Great thinking on making flute lessons fun - if students enjoy playing the flute, they will stick with it, and most young children just don't get a lot out of the Baroque era pieces, so
2009-11-21 Teeth Hurt:
Hey Lory, Here's how you to hold the flute: - Left hand: The flute should rest on the base of your index finger (the area that's really the top of your palm), low enough down so that the flute rests
2009-11-20 French Pieces:
Hey Chris, Absolutely - French music is a huge part of our repertoire! :) Top of all, I would recommend the flute sonatas of Philippe Gaubert - beautiful works! There's three sonatas, and there's
2009-11-19 Audition Pieces:
Hey Chris, Great question - deciding what to play for your audition is extremely important. Have you checked out the audition requirements yet for Northwestern? Sometimes schools have very specific
2009-11-19 Teeth Hurt:
Hey Lory, If this is a new problem, you might be asking someone in the wrong career field... have your teeth been checked by a dentist lately? Perhaps the flute is aggrevating a cavity or something
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