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by OGirly
Mon Jan 20, 2014 10:01 am
Forum: General "Hang-Out" Place
Topic: University Audition
Replies: 5
Views: 4890

Re: University Audition

Thank you for the reply. Sorry if I came off strong bumping this :\ I was just hoping it would grab someones attention. That's good advice, thank you. Especially the tips regarding sax to flute transitions. I'll have to be sure to keep all that in mind as I practice. I'm hoping to find another group...
by OGirly
Sun Jan 19, 2014 6:00 am
Forum: General "Hang-Out" Place
Topic: University Audition
Replies: 5
Views: 4890

Re: University Audition

just bumping this. I'm still hoping to get some advice. I tried to answer your questions. :\
by OGirly
Sun Jan 12, 2014 12:51 pm
Forum: General "Hang-Out" Place
Topic: University Audition
Replies: 5
Views: 4890

Re: University Audition

I'd like to get my degree in composition. It would be a BFA in Music with a concentration in Composition. The university requires you to also take applied music courses throughout the entire programme. I don't mind this, and I actually look forward to the instruction as playing the flute is somethin...
by OGirly
Sun Jan 12, 2014 6:58 am
Forum: Flute Basics
Topic: Is it too late to learn how to play ?
Replies: 10
Views: 20981

Re: Is it too late to learn how to play ?

Hey you better not be considering yourself old! I'm 25 :P I've only picked up the flute in the last year, and with weekly private lessons I've made (to me at least lol) amazing progress. You can teach yourself though, but I'd recommend private lessons if you've never experienced reading music before...
by OGirly
Sun Jan 12, 2014 6:51 am
Forum: Flute Playing and Practicing Basics
Topic: sax question
Replies: 6
Views: 10611

Re: sax question

yay! another saxophone player! I recently started playing flute as well (like a year ago) and when I finally purchased mine I did a rent to own agreement. It let me get a used flute for around $850 (when interest is calculated in ect). It's been much easier to pay off plus it gives you the option to...
by OGirly
Sun Jan 12, 2014 6:46 am
Forum: General "Hang-Out" Place
Topic: University Audition
Replies: 5
Views: 4890

University Audition

Hello, I'm new to the flute, and this forums in general. I had a question, and I wasn't really sure where to put it so I figured this would be the best place to put it. I'm currently a philosophy major in university, and I"m on my second year. I'm also 25 years old (my schizophrenia went untreated u...
by OGirly
Sun Jan 12, 2014 6:30 am
Forum: General "Hang-Out" Place
Topic: 2014 Scale Challenge
Replies: 4
Views: 4747

Re: 2014 Scale Challenge

As a new player to flute this would be invaluable! I"m totally onboard with you! Great idea!