Write Music with your Mouse – Free Music Notation Software

Here’s a handy program for writing music with your mouse. Unfortunately for Mac users, it’s only for Windows. It was written for Windows XP (those were the days), and I don’t know if it will work on subsequent versions of Windows, but it’s well worth trying because it’s such a cool program.Named Finale Notepad,  it […]


Jingle Bells for the Flute

When Christmas approaches, flute teachers often have the opportunity to combine their students into an ensemble that will perform at a school concert.The ideal repertoire for this occasion contains Christmas carols, and my students are usually very eager to participate.Because they are so motivated at this time, they will often practise much more enthusiastically in […]


The Music Teacher’s Checklist

It can be very frustrating to be halfway into a lesson and discover that a vital piece of equipment is missing, preventing you from moving smoothly through your plan. For example, you have positioned your CD player neatly on a table, where it will be audible to all your students, and conveniently within reach of […]


The Sweetness of Innocent Gratitude


Music Teachers’ Insurance

If you teach music in Australia, this is for you.It’s an unavoidable prerequisite of our profession that we music teachers must insure ourselves against legal claims arising from the conduct of our lessons.I was recently advised by my insurer that my premium for the next 12 months was going to be $390, for standard cover.


How to Make a Sound on the Flute

How to play the first note on your flute. Begin with the headjoint alone, even though you want to start making music immediately!Hold the headjoint with both hands. Place the wide side of the lip plate against your bottom lip. Cover about a quarter of the tone hole with your lower lip.


Masterpiece Tenor Saxophone Mouthpiece – with Ligature and Cover – Woodwind

Masterpiece Tenor Saxophone Mouthpiece – with Ligature and Cover   $12.95 Suits all tenor saxophones.Similar opening and gradient to Yamaha 4C.Depending on the condition of the cork on your saxophone neck, this mouthpiece will either fit snugly, be a little loose, or be a little tight. If it’s a snug fit, no problem.If it’s loose […]


Free Fingering Chart for the Flute – Survey Respondents

Free Fingering Chart for the Flute     Here is the fingering chart I promised you.     Click on the button above to download it now.


Free Fingering Chart for the Flute Download

Free Fingering Chart for the Flute           Here is the fingering chart I promised you.     Click on the button above to download it now.


Free Fingering Chart for the Flute

Get a Free Fingering Chart for the Flute Valued at $9.95 This chart shows you how to play 43 notes on the flute from Low C to Ultra High F. Just enter your name and address in the box below. I promise never to spam you, nor will I share your details with anyone – […]