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I have to take frequent breaks now, but at least i can play for a bit now. Funny how i could play for hours before and now only minutes, the teacher says with these techniques even the toughest passages for advanced players are made much easier. My playing has gotten a lot smoother, lips completely ...

Things are going a little better, very difficult technique. Feels like im starting over again, but the sound is truly amazing. People always though i had great sound before, now its more hollow and effortless. A lot of relearning, super relaxed face and cheeks, lips. Still got a long way to go befor...

LOL, im in very good shape. Workout 3-4 times for 2hrs with weights, cross country run 2x/week 5-8 miles, run a 40 min 5 miler. Also XC mountain bike at a very competitive nature, 2-4 hr rides, intense. The only thing that actually saves me in riding is my cardio level, cause some of my techniques c...

Hey, great post. I dont have much to add to the post but i am curious if you have a tuner to make sure with all these dynamics you are actually staying in key... this is where im at and it is very frustrating. Good luck and let me know while watching a tuner if your happy with your results, i got a ...

Seriously everyone im dying here, Cant do any scales anymore, out of breath and lightheaded after 10 minutes of playing. Old technique i could play, in one breath, D-major all the way to the 4th octave and down. Now i can play one octave only, take a breath and barely make it to the 3rd octave D. Al...

So i picked up a few bad habits over the last few months, started with a great teacher in the boston area. I had been playing a lot of spanish/flamenco type music and enjoyed it tons, I had noticed my classical pieces were a little choppy recently, and was trying to smooth out the transitions and ma...

Linda Toote was a great help, thank you to Brannen flutes for putting me in touch with her.

Im now studying, or arranging , weekly lessons with one of her previous students Ona Jonaityte. After researching her, im very happy to be studying with such a accomplished flutist.

Thanks for the help,

Sounds great,

How long have u been playing? Are u still studying with a teacher?

U sound really great, i would have thought u were pro...

Congrats, i hope one day to play as well as u.

No sorry my bad, most people dont consider that high F# usable. There are not many pieces, and zero i have played with that F#. I do practice to a forth octave F, but never F#, on scales that permit. You are literally the only person i know who practices scales, and is playable past high F that i kn...

Hey everyone,

I will be travelling to boston to finish up some writing for the next four months, ive already been to Brannen and they were great.

I was wondering if anyone could suggest a great teacher in the boston, or preferably the New Hampshire area,

Thanks,

U should be able to whisper a high f#, soft as can be. However, i have seen people with problems with this note,

Practice, try going from high-e to f# directly.

How much does it cost shipped to the united states? That would be great!!! Are u impressed? worth the coin? im totally happy with my sound right now, maybe wish i could play a little softer in the top register, but thats something i need to work on. Im very skeptical about this device, however ive s...

Sounds great!!!

Where are you studying?? Also could i grab the music for that piece?

Thanks!!!

Please talk more guys, i need a greater justification to drop $325.00

I was considering, until i saw it was in pounds sterling.

Plus, flute center wants like $325 for it, which is $80 more than the exchange.

Thanks,

Hey Everyone,

Im listing the flute on ebay now,

http://cgi.ebay.com/PEARL-ELEGANTE-FLUT ... 924wt_1167

Good luck and happy bidding