by Dr. Angela McBrearty | Jan 23, 2018 | Daily Routine, Performing, Practice
It is always fun to get a new solo. I love when an order comes from Flute World or Sheet Music Plus. I like to take the music out of the package and feel the newness of the pages. New music smells differently too. These sensory feelings are all part of the pleasure of...
by Dr. Angela McBrearty | Dec 21, 2017 | Breathing, FluteTips, Performing
I’ve heard competition judges at the NFA convention discuss with the audience how competitors need to learn how to take quieter breaths. Their estimation of the competitor went down simply because the breath was too loud and distracting. It especially took away from...
by Dr. Angela McBrearty | Nov 9, 2017 | FluteTips, Performing
Have you ever watched yourself play? Do you wiggle a lot when you perform? Are you moving all over the stage? Well, you’re probably not walking around, but moving your body all over when you perform? Sometimes, that’s very distracting from the audience’s...
by Dr. Angela McBrearty | May 16, 2017 | Extended Techniques, Performing, Practice
So have you tried extended techniques? Or…are you afraid? Sometimes extended techniques can be quite intimidating to the uninitiated. But, you know what? If you just try, you might actually have a lot of fun playing them. I went through a good deal of my...
