Starting your musical journey with the flute can feel overwhelming with so many models and brands to choose from. The question, "Which is the best flute for beginners?" is a common one, and this guide is your answer. I provide an in-depth look into six great flutes for beginners, considering various factors including cost, quality of workmanship, and the features each flute offers. But before we explore the list, let's clear up some common flute-related terminology you'll encounter in this guide: Silver-Plated Finish:
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For me, I’ve always liked setting goals in all areas of my life – be it finance, hobbies, career etc. Particularly around the start of a new year, I feel a sense of excited anticipation and hopefulness about what lies ahead. But most of us (myself included) despite our very best intentions, fail to meet our often noble resolutions or goals of doing more exercise, losing weight, quitting smoking or learning a new skill like an instrument or language… Why are we
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We’re living through unprecedented events.Our generation has never faced anything like this before.As I write this piece, Coronavirus (COVID-19) is sweeping across the world.Over 160,000 people have now been infected, and the number is climbing daily. (It's 20,000 more than when I first started writing this...)The disruption its causing is colossal, and on every level of life as we know it. Borders are closing, once busy streets are growing quieter, world financial markets are in upheaval and major cultural and sporting
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