The first time I heard Lauren Daigle’s song ‘You Say’ on the radio I could have sworn it was Adele’s latest hit. Singers having the same sound as each other seems to happens more and more. This becomes particularly obvious in talent shows on the tv. When a contestant is a fan of a certain […]

Do you have a C foot or a B foot flute? Many beginning flutists have a C foot flute. It can be tricky enough in itself to keep the entire tube suspended. Once you have progressed a little and are ready for a new instrument, you’ll be asked the same question once more: would you […]

We’re in the middle of the Corona crisis. This is causing anxiety and uncertainty on a global scale. People are forced to stay inside. Social contact is reduced to a minimum. In a sector that revolves around social contact this has kicked up some extra challenges. Concerts are cancelled and even teaching and rehearsing with […]

During a flute festival in the Netherlands I spoke with one of my colleagues. Though he feels my Flute Colors work is brilliant, he didn’t quite agree with me teaching extended techniques to young and novice flutists. A lovely discussion followed in which I explained to him my vision and didactics. For years now I’ve […]

When playing a tone on the piano, that’s it. It will have to do, even if the tone isn’t entirely pure. Playing a tone on the flute however, is much more flexible. Even whilst playing, you can control the intonation. On the one hand this is a blessing, but on the other hand it can […]