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From my experience, its either pep talks or 'get outta the band' talks. Its too bad, but if someone doesn't want to make the commitment to be there, or makes others uncomfortable, they either need a serious talk or they need to readjust themselves. There's nothing wrong with having a talk with your...

Well, I'd just say normally that maybe you guys should bond some more; the more comfortable with eachother you are the more easier it will be to play or to bond with. I've dealt with a very large mass of catty girls. At this point, if they want to be catty with others in the band or especially in th...

This is actually gonna sound kind of funny, but I haven't practiced at home for anything in the longest time. I make more progress, I find, with ten minutes alone with myself while I'm warming up then when I do when I'm at home for hours at a time. It's hard to practice at home; everyone here works ...

Have a practice competition. I have a friend who has a practice-a-thon with her studio every Jan. Students write down how long they practice and at the end of the month, they compare notes. She gives awards (like fluteworld gift certificates and stuff like that) to the top people. I am not sure if ...

Thanks, that might be helpful. I am having some problems with them listening to me. This is also a new thing for my school as well. I think that I'm going to have to unify us all a little more, to make us a little more comfortable with eachother. I find that that might have to be a little strict, bu...

Reasons for a fingering chart: 5: You could always need the chart to determine different notes or fingering positions for fluttering. 4: You could always use the chart again, to determine the best way to burn it as well. 3: When put with a strange new peice in a strange key, such as the key of Gflat...

Ok, perhaps some of you more advanced could help me. I've been playing flute for four years. This year, in first semester, I was nominated to pull off Flute Section Leader and later on I was put on as Woodwind Section leader. I already have a good grasp on the over all Woodwind section, but I've got...

In my opinion, based on a four year relationship with my sturdy yamaha, I find that yes, chapped lips are a major pain in the arse. However, i know one fool proof method to deal with them, unlike licking your lips. I use this lip balm, which i've gotten quite used to, called Soft Lips. I don' know i...