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Amy O'Neill
Jul 174 min read
Musical Ensembles in Nova Scotia
Looking for a place to play in 2024/25? Check out these ensembles!
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Amy O'Neill
Oct 4, 20236 min read
Music Journal Reviews!
I recently went down the rabbit hole trying to find music practice journals for my students. There are so many out there and not all are...
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Amy O'Neill
Aug 29, 20232 min read
Learning to Learn by Ear
Whether you're learning traditional Irish tunes or classical sonatas, there is a place for learning by ear. If you already read music,...
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Amy O'Neill
Nov 18, 20203 min read
Flute Tools: Metronomes
What is a metronome? And why should I use one? If those are the first questions to cross your mind on seeing this post, you DEFINITELY...
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Amy O'Neill
Oct 7, 20201 min read
Inspiration & Community
One of the most challenging aspects of working as a freelance musician and teacher is that you'll often be on your own - whether it's...
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Amy O'Neill
Sep 30, 20202 min read
Setting up a curved headjoint flute - Jupiter 313/313S Prodigy
Hurray! You've got your first real flute! Congratulations! Are you now wondering how to set the instrument up? Read on! The Jupiter...
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Amy O'Neill
Sep 23, 20202 min read
You Belong Here
I've been thinking lately (with all the extra time we've had for thinking!) about what makes my Studio so truly itself. What magical...
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Amy O'Neill
Sep 15, 20201 min read
Getting your first sounds on flute
Looking for help getting your first flute sounds? Not sure how to set up your embouchure? Check out the latest First Flutes video!...
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Amy O'Neill
Sep 8, 20203 min read
Which flute to buy for a beginner?
You've decided to start playing flute? Yay! You are going to have SO MUCH FUN. The first thing you need to do is find a flute. If you...
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Amy O'Neill
Aug 16, 20202 min read
September & First Flute Lessons
What to expect at your first flute lesson. Things are a bit up in the air this year in terms of what's happening this fall with music class
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Amy O'Neill
Jan 29, 20204 min read
Adding Tiny Students to the Studio
One of the best decisions I ever made was to start opening up my studio to younger kids. When I first started teaching, most of my...
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Amy O'Neill
Jan 15, 20202 min read
Flute: From Classical to Irish
Are you a classical player who really loves Irish traditional music? Here are a few pointers to get started on the right foot! 1. It's...
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Amy O'Neill
Jan 6, 20206 min read
Flutey & Piccoloey Gift Guide
Have a flutist or piccolist* in your life? Need to find them a gift and have no idea where to start? Here's a list to help!...
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Amy O'Neill
Jan 3, 20202 min read
Bad Practice Days
Some days are bad. Downright awful. You pick up your flute and it sounds like crap. And you think, how could I have sounded SO GOOD...
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Amy O'Neill
Dec 9, 20192 min read
Practice Tips: Choose One
There are so many things flying at us at any given moment and we are used to juggling multiple things at once as we go through our day....
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Amy O'Neill
Sep 9, 20192 min read
Buying a New Flute
It's a new year and lots of students are starting band and orchestra for the first time. Everything new and shiny and so exciting! Some...
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Amy O'Neill
Apr 10, 20192 min read
App Review: Flashnote Derby
Flashnote Derby is one of my favourite apps to use with my students. It's a note-learning app that seems to have taken everything a...
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Amy O'Neill
Jan 5, 20192 min read
Beginning as Adults
I have a thriving group of adult beginners in my studio, and I love working with them. I love hearing about their victories from the...
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Amy O'Neill
Dec 6, 20182 min read
Between Lessons
You love music, you're bringing your kids to their lessons every week, but you're a bit lost when it comes to helping them explore...
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Amy O'Neill
Nov 4, 20181 min read
Free Music Printables
Looking for ways to help your young one practice music? Print out these practice medallions on card stock or heavy paper and pick 4...
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