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The Power of Playing Together
Discover the benefits of ensemble playing for musicians! Plus tips on starting your own ensemble and choosing the right repertoire for success.

Karen North
May 295 min read
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Flute Music by Women Composers
Explore 12 captivating flute pieces by women composers, featuring inspiring works for performance and teaching.

Karen North
Jan 305 min read
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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.

Karen North
Sep 19, 20249 min read
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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.

Karen North
Jun 25, 20245 min read
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Commissioning New Music: Behind the Scenes
What goes on behind the scenes in commissioning a composer to write a musical work?

Karen North
Apr 30, 20246 min read
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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.

Karen North
Feb 22, 20247 min read
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Five Fixes for Flute Beginners
What are the most common problems for flute beginners? Here I chat about my top five, with suggested fixes.

Karen North
Feb 9, 20235 min read
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TO B OR NOT TO B? B FLAT FLUTE FINGERING
Which B flat fingering should we teach first to flute beginners?

Karen North
Sep 13, 20225 min read
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Key Skills to Teach in Second-Year Flute Lessons
What skills should we teach in the second year of flute lessons? Helpful ideas with skills and elements to include.

Karen North
Mar 29, 20224 min read
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5 Essentials for First Flute lessons
Essential tips for teaching the first flute lesson.

Karen North
Jan 25, 20225 min read
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Celebrating Music from Many Cultures in Your Lessons
How can we celebrate holidays & festivals in the music studio and music classroom?

Karen North
Oct 12, 20215 min read
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Beginner Flute FAQ
Starting flute lessons is an exciting time for both student and teacher. Join me as I explore some tips and FAQ about beginner flute.

Karen North
Aug 24, 20218 min read
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Teaching Adult Music Beginners: The Key to Success
Is it ever too late to learn music? What are the best ways to teach adult music beginners? What are the key elements to success?

Karen North
Jul 21, 202110 min read
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