Posts by Christie Gallen

The Art of Composing Music with local flute player Jenni Bell

The Art of Composing Music with local flute player Jenni Bell
by | June 6, 2017 | No Comments

Talented Brisbane multi-instrumentalist Jenni Bell has been a good friend of mine for the best part of a decade. I met her and her artist husband John through a church we both attended. Such a warm and instantly likeable couple, they both have a deep passion for the arts and for people. You can catch them regularly hitting the live music scene around Brisbane. In September 2016, out of the blue Jenni wandered up to me, shyly clutching a bag.
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How to Beat Music Performance Anxiety

How to Beat Music Performance Anxiety
by | June 1, 2017 | 2 Comments

Music performance anxiety (also known as stage fright) affects musicians of all ages and abilities. Studies of thousands of musicians have found that most suffer some form of music performance anxiety. And most of these have had performances that they felt were affected by their anxiety. For some people it can be so overwhelming it prevents them from pursuing a career as a professional player. Signs of music performance anxiety Have you felt one of these anxiety signs before or
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Top Tips for Buying your First Student Flute

Top Tips for Buying your First Student Flute
by | April 6, 2017 | 13 Comments

Buying your very first student flute is an exciting but rather daunting experience! For beginners (or their parents), the list of brands, features and online reviews can get you completely confused. Where do you begin and what should you be looking for in a quality student flute? I’ll explain the anatomy of the flute, the features you’ll need as a beginner and the characteristics a good student flute should possess. Come shopping time, you’ll feel confident in asking questions, understanding
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7 Simple Steps to Ensure Playing The Flute is Right for You

7 Simple Steps to Ensure Playing The Flute is Right for You
by | April 6, 2017 | No Comments

The benefits of playing a musical instrument are well documented for both young and old. At the Flute Coach, I want to help you discover a passion for playing! If you’re considering playing the flute, but still have some hesitations, here are 7 practical ways to help you make your decision. They’ll help to keep you playing for the long term, avoid the frustration and cost of switching to another instrument later on or prevent dropping out of music altogether.
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8 Reasons Why Students Choose Musical Instruments

8 Reasons Why Students Choose Musical Instruments
by | April 6, 2017 | 3 Comments

The process of choosing musical instruments can be challenging for parents, teachers and adult players alike. So much so, that its been the subject of a whole body of research in recent decades. Studies have shown that the factors behind choosing musical instruments have a direct impact on the success of playing. Pairing the wrong instrument to a person, often results in them losing interest and dropping out. For parents who have invested time and money into their young person’s
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