Join us for Fluting with Friends!  

A unique series of Zoom classes for flute players of all ages and abilities. 

NEXT CLASS 

Alexander Technique for the Flute

with Dr Gabriella Minnes Brandes​

"Responding to stressful stimuli"

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8 March 2021

6.30pm - 8pm UK

(10.30am PST / 11.30am MST /  12.30pm CST / 1.30pm EST )

Send your questions and recordings to flutingwithfriends@gmail.com

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Check out a teaser to the class below, taken from our previous class on breathing.

ABOUT OUR CLASSES

• 4 faculty members integrating flute technique, Alexander Technique, and Dalcroze Eurythmics:

• A 90-minute class focusing on one flute topic. 

• 4 sets of exercises given each class.

• Q&A session to answer all your questions.

• Handouts and zoom recordings sent to all participants after the class.​

• Feedback on submitted recordings (video/audio) during class (Submit a recording to get 10% off)

• Special guests.  Guests so far:  Lorna McGhee, Dr Gabriella Minnes Brandes, & Katy Wherry.

"It was an irresistible chance to connect with other players and hear other people playing the flute - a rare occurrence right now! As a beginner it was a good way to gain more awareness of all sorts of aspects of flute playing. And there was practical 'take away' whatever your level of playing - for example I'll be trying out the 'painter's approach' to a piece, building up the layers from the basics. I like the inclusive approach and supportive vibe." 

Moyse Tone Development class participant 

FACULTY from left to right

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Roderick Seed

Altus Flutes Artist and Author "Mastering the Flute with William Bennett"

Alex Conway 

2nd flute of Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra and founder of New England Chamber Players

Emma Shubin

Haynes Flutes Ambassador Clinician and Co-Executive Director of Integral Steps

Paul Hung

Faculty at Vancouver Academy of Music and extra with VSO

NEW SERIES!

Register for upcoming classes below!

Mondays at 6:30pm UK time

(10.30am PST / 11.30am MST /  12.30pm CST / 1.30pm EST)

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8th March - Alexander Technique for the flute with Dr Gabriella Minnes Brandes

22nd March - Be ready! Performance preparation class with Sharon Sparrow 

12th April - Flute Fundamentals 

26th April - Repertoire class

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All music available at www.justflutes.com

REGISTRATION

Please choose from an option below 

A Zoom link for the class will be sent upon registration.  

Payment options:  Credit card or PayPal.  UK participants can also pay by bank transfer.

Handouts and recordings sent one day after the class.

Submitting a recording? Use discount code FWF10 at checkout to get an additional 10% off

Additional discounts available for those in need of financial assistance.  Email for more info:  flutingwithfriends@gmail.com

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Option 1: Series Registration

Complete series (4 classes)

£59.50 (Save 15%)

Deadline for series registration: March 8

Click "Book Now" and upon registration, you will be signed up for all 4 classes

Option 2: Class Registration

£17.50 per class

(£15.75 when you submit a recording)

Deadline: The day of each class, one hour before

Click "Book Now" on the class you'd like to sign up for

RECORDINGS

You can send your recordings for feedback during class.

This could be an unlisted YouTube link or a video/audio file. Any selection of any movement is welcome! This doesn't need to be "performance-ready", but will be played during class.

Please send to flutingwithfriends@gmail.com

Get 10% off if you submit a recording.  

Use discount code FWF10 upon registration.

CONTACT

Join in the discussion and keep up to date with our projects by following us on Facebook and Instagram

Any questions?  Please email:  flutingwithfriends@gmail.com

PAST CLASSES

On sale!

You can watch the Zoom recordings from our previous classes and download the handouts by purchasing the Google drive links for each class below. 

Our Classes on "Tone" and "Moyse 24 Studies" are free! Series 1-3 are all HALF PRICE!

FACULTY SHOP

Paul Hung's recordings of flute, viola and harp music with Elysian Trio available here, on iTunes, or on Spotify

Roderick Seed's book, "Mastering the Flute with William Bennett" is available to buy directly here, or from Just Flutes

TESTIMONIALS

"It was an irresistible chance to connect with other players and hear other people playing the flute - a rare occurrence right now! As a beginner it was a good way to gain more awareness of all sorts of aspects of flute playing. And there was practical 'take away' whatever your level of playing - for example I'll be trying out the 'painter's approach' to a piece, building up the layers from the basics. I like the inclusive approach and supportive vibe." (Tandy, UK)

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"I like the format and the topics chosen. Great to be given the opportunity to tap into the experience and philosophy of four wonderful musicians and teachers to help us with all aspects of flute playing. What a team! The presentations make you feel that you are part of a community. I loved the last session on finger technique that let us participate and try out the exercises right there and then. The handouts are great to include in daily practice. Thanks, Rod, for the little practice videos - very helpful. Looking forward to the next fluting with friends!

Excellent session! Thank you for sharing all your knowledge and insights and for all your feedback. There was so much information that I was glad to be able to go back to the video and take time to absorb it all better. Big "Aha" moment for me that you could hear my tension. I need to go back to posture and "the story"." (Verena, Canada)

"Thank you for the session on Monday. You established a supportive environment and I found the exercises very helpful. It was also effective to have four contrasting concepts delivered by different presenters in 15 minute bite-sized mini lessons. This made it more memorable and left me with plenty of ideas to explore further. The handouts were also helpful." ​​(Rachel, UK)
 

"I loved all the valuable info---was great to hear from so many wonderful teachers. I loved too that the class was running late because of questions, but everyone was willing to stay longer." (Arlene, Canada)
 

"Apart from the very congenial atmosphere, I liked the way the question of flexibility was approached in four different ways. It adds more flexibility to the topic, and it's so interesting to see how four people present their various exercises. I also appreciated receiving all the materials afterwards." (Kate, Italy)
 

"I liked the "friendliness"; the widely different approaches; the excellent resources that were shared with us. The fact that it was short, focused and intense, but in a relaxed sort of way..The feedback on all the recordings was really helpful and I was especially grateful for your feedback on my performance. ." (Hazel, UK)

"I enjoyed the presentations: each one dealing with a different aspect of flute playing and touching so many areas that we all need to be mindful of. Rod's whistle tones- this week I finally got it: I was blowing too hard! Paul's posture and breathing - that tension in the shoulders that keeps creeping in. Q&A - a feeling that we were together." (Verena, Canada)
 

"I liked the variety of new ideas and exercises to work on." (Charmaine, Canada)