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Karen North
Oct 24, 20247 min read
How Long Should Music Lessons Be? Finding the Goldilocks Fit
Discover the ideal length for music lessons based on age, experience, and goals. Explore the pros and cons of 30, 45, and 60-minute lessons.
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Karen North
Sep 25, 202410 min read
Best Beginner Flute Music PART 2
A two-part guide on some of the best music for flute beginners, from method books to easy repertoire and duets.
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Karen North
Sep 19, 20249 min read
Best Beginner Flute Music PART 1
A two-part guide on some of the best music for flute beginners, from method books to easy repertoire and duets.
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Karen North
Aug 27, 20245 min read
Music Teacher Tricks (or How to Empower Your Students!)
“Pick a card, any card …” says the magician—or music teacher! Learn how to empower your students with creative tricks.
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Karen North
Jun 25, 20245 min read
Playing the Flute with Braces: Challenges and Tips
Can you play the flute with braces? Find tips and advice for flutists and teachers on how to successfully adapt and overcome challenges.
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Karen North
May 28, 20244 min read
3 Teaching Techniques for Better Music Lessons
How can we make music lessons more engaging for young learners? Explore 3 teaching techniques that spark curiosity and creativity!
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Karen North
Apr 30, 20246 min read
Commissioning New Music: Behind the Scenes
What goes on behind the scenes in commissioning a composer to write a musical work?
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Karen North
Mar 26, 20247 min read
Avoiding Music Teacher Burnout
Discover essential strategies and tips for music educators to avoid burnout and maintain passion in teaching.
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Karen North
Feb 22, 20247 min read
Mastering the Art of Tonguing: A Guide for Flute Beginners
Tonguing is a crucial part of expressive flute playing. But how do you start? How do you practise tonguing on flute? A guide for beginners.
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Karen North
Nov 14, 20235 min read
Fun Music Games for Little Musicians
Games have been an important part of my music teaching in the last 40 years, here are some games to motivate & engage your little musicians!
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Karen North
Oct 25, 20235 min read
The Art of Encouragement: Extrinsic Motivation in Music Education for Children
This article explores the role of extrinsic motivation in teaching music to children, backed by research and practical insights.
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Karen North
Sep 7, 20234 min read
Finding the Right Fit: Music Teachers and Student Selection
A question guide for music studio teachers to help with new music student selection.
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Karen North
Jun 6, 20235 min read
Ideal Music Practice for Kids
Learning an instrument is a wonderful experience for children. But what is the ideal music practice for kids?
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Karen North
May 9, 20234 min read
Hitting the Right Notes: Tips for Music Teachers to Improve Communication
Some easy strategies that music teachers can use to improve communication with students
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Karen North
Mar 21, 20235 min read
In Tune or Out of Sync? Music Competitions for Kids
Music competitions can be a double-edged sword for children. On one hand, they can offer many benefits, such as an opportunity to...
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Karen North
Feb 9, 20235 min read
Five Fixes for Flute Beginners
What are the most common problems for flute beginners? Here I chat about my top five, with suggested fixes.
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Karen North
Nov 16, 20224 min read
Life Balance for Music Teachers
Music teachers often work long hours, so what can we do to achieve a better work/life balance?
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Karen North
Oct 11, 20224 min read
Ten tips for successful recitals
Tips for successful student recitals and suggestions for alternative activities.
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Karen North
Sep 13, 20225 min read
TO B OR NOT TO B? B FLAT FLUTE FINGERING
Which B flat fingering should we teach first to flute beginners?
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Karen North
Aug 17, 20224 min read
Top tips for new music teachers
Top tips for those starting their music teaching career
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