Exciting news! I'm so glad you have chosen the flute! The flute is the sparkle of the orchestra and wind band (in my humble opinion) and there's a lot of fun repertoire out there. But before I get ahead of myself, I want to walk you through the basics of flute. Basic Flute Care I know you're ready to go but there are super important things to keep in mind before you start playing your flute to keep it in good shape for many years to come. Wash your hands before you start. Es

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Events like the Chicago Philharmonic Side-by-Side Concert are a cool reminder of why being a musician is awesome. As an educator, I spend a lot of time thinking about growth. I think about what students are working on in lessons, what they are struggling with, what they are starting to understand, and what kind of musician they are slowly becoming. Most of that growth happens in small, quiet ways-- It happens in the lesson room, at home during practice, in rehearsals, and in

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My group, the Treble Makers has gone through several iterations throught out the years. And I'm incredibly proud to share it's final form. In Treble Makers How did the Treble Maker's come to be? The Treble Makers began as a flute ensemble, I never really thought about it developing into anything further until I picked the same music that the Guitar Ensemble was performing. At the time it was the start of all the ensembles at Melody Mart so the one participant in Junior Jam, a

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We often get asked what level a student needs to be involved in our group programming or ensembles-- It usually comes to a "well it depends and we can't really define the group because it is a mixed skill-level ensemble" and usually some form of back and forth until we land on the "Come Check it out!" So we were chatting and decided we need to make an online guide for our Melody Mart's Group Program. Some Background on Musical Skill Classification In music education, skill cl

Disclaimer: This blog contains affiliate links, we earn from qualifying purchases. I cannot tell you how much time and energy I could have saved by making sure my music space was neat and organized. I promise, decluttering your spaces may take a little more effort than what you'd like to give but it will help you focus on creating music. But more importantly, it will just make you feel better! An Organized Music Space means Better Focus Speaking from my experience as a profe

I always, always recommend students, musicians, and performers to attend as many performing events as they can; because it is one of the best things you can do for yourself as a musician. To me, this is an extension to of one of our other programs. Anyways, Open Mic nights at Melody Mart are low-pressure events for students of Melody Mart and our community where developing artists can experiment with new material, receive constructive feedback, and connect with fellow musicia

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It is never too early to talk about recital prep and practices! If you are new to this whole music thing it can be a little overwhelming with all the nuances and standard practices involved in being a part of the music scene. Recitals are a part of every musician's journey and as exciting as it is, it can also be super nerve-wracking. Let's talk Recitals and Expectations Before we get into some tips, let's get on the same page by going over what recitals are and what are the

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