Exercises and instructions to teach a basic flute embouchure technique which will help beginners...
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How to teach flute technique – 3. Posture
Teaching good posture from the beginning will reap benefits straight away in reducing tension in...
How to teach flute technique – 2. Hand positions
There are three key balancing points when holding the flute. Use the diagrams below to check your...
How to teach flute technique – 1. Embouchure and breathing
This blog series looks at some common challenges faced by flute teachers and breaks them down into...
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Collins Big Cat Writing Competition
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