I need to emulate what you're doing: observing tension in the body before and during practice. I tend to ignore the build-up of tension until it starts affecting my playing and sound, which is really a bad habit. Its very calming to listen to this video!
Thanks for your page. I just picked up a flute and I’m diving into playing. I’m a lifetime musician - clarinet, piano, guitar piano, singer. Your posts are very helpful.
Thank you, you really have a very complete technique and you are very kind to teach it, although the study is never finished and the artist must progress as far as he can, comparing with the magic tricks, every day the secrets of the flute are explained more. Greetings and GOD bless you from Argentina, I was a piper of a military symphonic band,
I am a beginner (originally sax player) and as I am taking hard now on flute, your routine and explanations are really helpfull! (After 2 months now results are beginning to show off, but I keep on doing.) Thanks a lot and congratulations!!
Thank you so much for this video! You gave me a whole new perspective regarding body posture in the beggining of the practice+ some motivation to practice😊
Very good. Some days ago I was "awake" that I was doing everythig wrong, trying to play VERY badly entire pieces way above my level and getting nowhere. Thank so much for the valuable tips to improve the fundamentals to play in a more consistent way.
This is phenomenal. I've watched it four times since I discovered it yesterday afternoon. So much to think about, and you're very articulate about how you present some rather complex and subtle challenges. THANK YOU.
I have found this video so helpful. You are such a natural teacher and explain things in a very helpful way and ot makes me want to practice and get better myself. I will he using this in my new practice routine. Love the idea of using mirror on your stand. What kind do you use? X
Thank you for your kind cmment!! This is the mirror I have that hangs on my stand: www.target.com/p/conair-soft-touch-large-black-rectangle-mirror/-/A-52598353
Thanks for this. I am a beginner. Not sure about the warm up notes. Do you have a warm up for a beginner who is a beginner because he hasn't picked up the flute in a while. But is better than knowing nothing. I read music and if you said A or A flat I know the notes. I really like you as someone who helps people on the flutes. I yes I could just play the notes that I know and try to warm up but if you have the time I really would appreciate a good warm-up to get me playing the notes so it's not so airy and do you know anything about warming up your flute I mean physically warming it up so it's warmer I seem to remember having a blow dryer and putting it on there or blowing hot air into my flute?
I personally align the embouchure hole with the first key and generally aim to keep both the keys and the embouchure hole parallel with the ceiling. My headjoint is cut in such a way that my bottom lip can adequately cover from here, so rolling in tends to feel too stifled. (This headjoint cut also likes to be placed pretty low on the face, keeping a good amount of space from the aperture to the wall!) I personally like to think about my arms and hands supporting the flute from below to keep pressure off my hands and wrists - it keeps my shoulders and neck comfortable, too!
It's Modacity, it is like a Practice playlist where you can input your practice tasks and set timers for them. It also has a drone and metronome feature built right in and a spot for notes for each practice item!
We do need some tension to play, but I find that more often than not, we tend to overwork! If it feels easier and sounds better by letting go, it's a good sign that effort could be redistributed!
I need to emulate what you're doing: observing tension in the body before and during practice. I tend to ignore the build-up of tension until it starts affecting my playing and sound, which is really a bad habit. Its very calming to listen to this video!
Thanks for your page. I just picked up a flute and I’m diving into playing. I’m a lifetime musician - clarinet, piano, guitar piano, singer.
Your posts are very helpful.
I loved this, very helpful and insightful...Im a huge fan of this style of practice. Thanks for the great tips.
Thanks so much for watching, Melissa!! :) I'm so glad it was helpful!
Thank you, you really have a very complete technique and you are very kind to teach it, although the study is never finished and the artist must progress as far as he can, comparing with the magic tricks, every day the secrets of the flute are explained more. Greetings and GOD bless you from Argentina, I was a piper of a military symphonic band,
I learn alone and your videos are really helpfull! Thank you!
Thank you for watching, so glad they're helpful!
Thank youuuu!!! Love those kinda videos. Helps me to go back practice.
This is so helpful , Thank you for doing. I struggle to get a routine of warm-up and practice.
Jolene, you are a truly great teacher!
Thank you so much! :)
I am a beginner (originally sax player) and as I am taking hard now on flute, your routine and explanations are really helpfull! (After 2 months now results are beginning to show off, but I keep on doing.) Thanks a lot and congratulations!!
Thanks for watching!!
I love your video... very different yet so educational from the usual flute-to-do that hasn’t worked for me..
thank you 😊 🙏
Thanks so much for watching!
Thank you so much for this video! You gave me a whole new perspective regarding body posture in the beggining of the practice+ some motivation to practice😊
Thanks so much for watching! So glad this was helpful!
Very good. Some days ago I was "awake" that I was doing everythig wrong, trying to play VERY badly entire pieces way above my level and getting nowhere. Thank so much for the valuable tips to improve the fundamentals to play in a more consistent way.
I just stumble across your page...your sound is amazing….you got a new fan here..me ! Cheers from Montreal
Thank you so much!
Ouahh super motivant, ça! Merci beaucoup! Thx!!!
(Magnifique toutou, au passage...😍)
This is phenomenal. I've watched it four times since I discovered it yesterday afternoon. So much to think about, and you're very articulate about how you present some rather complex and subtle challenges. THANK YOU.
Thank you so much for your watching and for your kind comment!!
thanks for sharing!! so much awesomeness and thoughtfulness 😬
Thank you, Zach!!
I love all this
I love your videos, Jolene. keep the nice work 💖💖💖
Thank you, Micael!!
thanks for the lessons
Really good video! Also such a cute dog haha
Your lessons special.Thank you.👍
Loved this. Thank you.
I have found this video so helpful. You are such a natural teacher and explain things in a very helpful way and ot makes me want to practice and get better myself. I will he using this in my new practice routine. Love the idea of using mirror on your stand. What kind do you use? X
Thank you for your kind cmment!! This is the mirror I have that hangs on my stand: www.target.com/p/conair-soft-touch-large-black-rectangle-mirror/-/A-52598353
This is gold!
I like that you focus on ease and body alignment
Arlene Chapman Thanks! It’s the part I love to think about the most!
Nice video! Your sound is rich and beautiful. Thanks for all the tips. Lots of good information
Thanks so much, Beth! So glad this was helpful!
Thank you so much.
You have exception videos and exceptional instruction!
Thank you so much!
love this! thanks :)
Thanks for this. I am a beginner. Not sure about the warm up notes. Do you have a warm up for a beginner who is a beginner because he hasn't picked up the flute in a while. But is better than knowing nothing. I read music and if you said A or A flat I know the notes. I really like you as someone who helps people on the flutes. I yes I could just play the notes that I know and try to warm up but if you have the time I really would appreciate a good warm-up to get me playing the notes so it's not so airy and do you know anything about warming up your flute I mean physically warming it up so it's warmer I seem to remember having a blow dryer and putting it on there or blowing hot air into my flute?
Nice video, keep it up !
Thanks!
Wow..amazing
Thank you for this
Thanks for watching! :)
your tone is beautiful K
Hi Jolene. What’s the app you used on your daily practice?
I notice you don't seem to use rockstro positioning for balancing the flute. How do you line up your flute/keep it comfortable in your hands? 😊
I personally align the embouchure hole with the first key and generally aim to keep both the keys and the embouchure hole parallel with the ceiling. My headjoint is cut in such a way that my bottom lip can adequately cover from here, so rolling in tends to feel too stifled. (This headjoint cut also likes to be placed pretty low on the face, keeping a good amount of space from the aperture to the wall!) I personally like to think about my arms and hands supporting the flute from below to keep pressure off my hands and wrists - it keeps my shoulders and neck comfortable, too!
What type of flute is that? It's soooo nice!!!
Powell 14K Custom!
I love doing fundamentals so much! What is the app you use, what purpose does it serve?
Oh it's a tuner?
It's Modacity, it is like a Practice playlist where you can input your practice tasks and set timers for them. It also has a drone and metronome feature built right in and a spot for notes for each practice item!
What mirror is it that you are using in this video? I never thought of using a clip on. How durable is it?
Cooooooool!!!!!👏👏👏
Thank you!
Also raising your flute to be parallel to the ground will help your sound as well
New Emmanuel Pahud 💖
Can I ask you the brand of your flute bag?
It is interesting what you are saying about sitting down to make the abdominal work easier. I always thought I was just being lazy when sitting down.
We do need some tension to play, but I find that more often than not, we tend to overwork! If it feels easier and sounds better by letting go, it's a good sign that effort could be redistributed!
How to get a non-Huskie sound to keep the Huskie happy?! Or is that a Malamut?
She's a very calm husky and doesn't mind my practicing, fortunately! :)
What flute are you playing in this video?
Powell 14K Custom!
Hallo!that's fine...i beginn again to play after 25 years....
is the dog necessary? Just joking KKKK
joke, but what is a skeleton in a closet, is a Galician who played hide and seek ,, and he win ,,,