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I mentioned down below that I'm auditioning for re-admission into my local University's music program. I left on good terms (had no choice, my car engine exploded and I was left w/o a way to get to/from class each day in an area w/ little to no public transportation) but when I approached my old flu...

The main area I find it useful for is tones, semitones and the formation of scales. I also teach piano and find that students respond to and appreciate scales more when they know how they are formed. I think the piano is a good visual aid for music, no matter which instrument you are learning. Anna...

Well, as someone who has played flute at the college level before (I'm hoping to go back in the fall and finish), and has taught several high school flute students, and a multitude of piano students, I will say if you want to be a good musician in any instrument, a foundation in piano is essential. ...

I was a flute performance major at my local university back in 2000. I was considered well above average as a flautist, excelling everywhere I went. I passed my auditions into the school of music with no problems, and did well. Half way through my 2nd semester my car engine died (exploded really), a...