Book details

  • Genre:music
  • Sub-genre:Musical Instruments / Woodwinds
  • Language:English
  • Pages:40
  • eBook ISBN:9781483588599

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The Debut Flute Teacher

Practical Advice for the Novice Flute Teacher

By Nicola Hayden

Overview

The Debut Flute Teacher is a practical guide for emerging flute teachers and non-flute playing multi-instrument music teachers covering technical aspects of flute performance, how to introduce concepts to students, and advice on setting up and maintaining a music teaching practice.
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Description

The Debut Flute Teacher is a practical guide to the novice flute teacher and non-flute playing multi-instrument music teacher. The book covers in concise detail flute technique and business operation practises. Topics covered include flute sound production, posture, first notes and method books, articulation, advanced tone, theory, ensemble playing and practise techniques. Acquiring and retaining students, administration and finance are discussed in the business practises section of the book.
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About The Author

An Australian flutist and educator, Nicola Hayden started teaching her next-door neighbour to play the flute over 20 years ago and has been teaching ever since. She holds a Master of Music degree and has studied with some of the world's leading flutists in Australia, the US and the UK. She has taught students from age 6 to 60 in the home studio, school and tertiary settings. Teaching in itself has also been Nicola’s greatest teacher and so she has a keen interest in mentoring young flute players embarking on a teaching career.
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