by Erin Nichols | Aug 28, 2018 | General
The flute world is mourning the loss today of legendary flute maker Jack Moore, who passed away yesterday. Jack worked for several different American flute companies in the 1970s and early 1980s before taking on his own flute making and repair shop full-time. He was a...
by Erin Nichols | Jul 3, 2018 | General, Video, YouTube
I hope everyone has fun plans that keep you safe–and cool!–for the 4th of July holiday tomorrow! In honor of the holiday, I thought I would pass along some history on piccolo’s most famous solo: The Stars and Stripes Forever, by John Philip Sousa....
by Erin Nichols | Jun 19, 2018 | General
One of the most fun parts of my job here is working with students of all ages, not just beginning middle schoolers! In my (just over) five years here, I have seen more and more adults express an interest in learning–either for the first time or after many years...
by Erin Nichols | May 29, 2018 | General, Shop information
Hi there! I hope everyone had a safe and relaxing Memorial Day weekend–I know I did! It has certainly been a whirlwind of a week! Keep an eye out here for photos and a post-concert wrap-up from our Project Trio performance last week–it was incredible! As...
by Erin Nichols | Feb 6, 2018 | General
I know there are probably a lot of you readers who are participating in State ISSMA Solo and Ensemble contest this weekend, and I wish every one of you the very best of luck! Luck doesn’t really have anything to do with it, though, does it? We all know that it...
by Erin Nichols | Jan 23, 2018 | General
This week’s blog is a guest post from The Flute View with Anna Luther on the benefits of slow practicing. Enjoy! At first blush, slow practice can feel torturous, no matter how long you’ve been playing music. Slowing your 16th notes down so they are played...
