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I started noticing that while practicing my shoulders would hurt. So today I've been standing in front of a mirror for 20 minutes now trying to fix this. But when I get rid of pain in one shoulder it goes to the other because I tense that up. Then when I focus on both my arms being relaxed I start g...

So I'm auditioning on this piece in less than 4 months. Any tips? Should I use alternate fingerings? let me know

For many years I had dreamed of just being able to hold a bass flute and one day even play it. I lived that dream over the summer at 2 music camps, I played the bass flute. And I loved every minute of it :) This may be a stupid question, but is it possible to become a professional bass flutist? and ...

Thank you all for your great advice. After reading all of your posts I've decided to take my practicing to another level and work on what I know I need help in and not worry about other flute players. I love music and I love playing the flute and I also love teaching and can't wait to start next yea...

In the fall I will be a Music Ed major. Even though I'm the best in my school, I know that there are so many other flute players at different schools who are better than me. I met some over the summer and heard many during my audition process. I feel like I have so many flaws with my flute playing, ...