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Hmm I should think not? A common misconception is that wind instruments give rise to breathing problems, but for me the effect is opposite -- helps me breathe properly esp when running long distances!

Though my right ear seems to be slightly deaf... [But that's cos I play too loud =B ]

Hey guys since the question I'm gonna ask is related I shall just not make a new thread.. I'm planning to get a flute but my budget is limited. So it's either I get a student model new flute, or a secondhand prof model flute. Most secondhand flutes I've seen so far are in pretty bad condition and ne...

Didn't learn a lot of skills when I was younger so I was practically talentless.. I saw an orchestra concert once and I literally fell in love with the flute. Joined band in high school and I have been in a love-hate relationship with it ever since.. =)

My biggest struggle is feeling like I'm not progressing as much as I would have wanted. Sometimes I feel like I'm practising correctly and so much yet nothing is coming out of it =( Oh well I'm so used to it! Yeah and I have that high notes confidence problem too. My high notes come out easily and s...

1) What is your current association with the flute? (prof, hobby, band student, teacher, etc) Currently in high school. Plays in school symphonic band, has private lessons, though only once a month cos I can't afford it! =( 2) How many years have you played? Struggled on my own for about two years, ...

Just show them who's really the best. If people KNOW and CAN TELL you are the best despite not being firstchair, then isn't that better than being firstchair itself? =) Anyway if you really wanna get it, don't lose hope! There's always the next tryouts eh? Practise like mad~ and get it back then! Go...

I'm from Singapore... any Asians here? =)

16 here, have been playing for about three years.