Flutes
I have made a variety of bamboo flutes over the last 6 months and am now feeling happy with the results (I'm a musician with a good ear which makes my standards high..)
The flutes come in a variety of keys and types.
Essentially, the core characters are:
Shakuhachi Tuning / Quena mouthpiece
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Flute & Fast Track Lesson Package for Beginners
Native American Flute Tuning on a Side-Blown Flute
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Mongolian Tuning - Side Blown
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Shakuhachi Tuning with the top note flattened by a semitone (becomes mysterious - almost middle eastern)
Prices
From $50 to $150, depending on the quality of the sound and appearance. Each flute is assessed individually on appearance and playability.
I have some flutes kept aside for practice flutes at a cheaper price where there are slight errors in tuning.
Learning to Play
If you have never played a flute before, don't despair. I'm offering lessons in two ways:
(1) Video Series starting from absolute beginner to advanced. (I'm making it now)
(2) Lessons with me personally (In person, or by video link) I offer a Fast Track Beginner Lesson to give you all the intel you need to get playing straight away. Fast Track lessons are $70 for the hour, including a $10 discount for buying a flute.
To enquire about lessons, please complete the contact form, or call Troy on 0482528161.
Lessons:
Lessons go for an hour
How are the Lessons Delivered?
In person. Sunshine Coast Location.
What do we cover in the Lessons?
Beginner Lessons
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How to get a solid & reliable sound out of the flute (make the flute embechure with your lips)
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How to adjust your mouth shape to play in the two octaves (Low scale / high scale),
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How to navigate the second octave
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How to hold the flute and get a good seal on the holes,
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How to Play from the diaphragm.
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Scales
THEN, once you feel solid in the basics...
Advanced Lessons
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10 Special Effects that will make your playing really POP!!!!!!
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Foundational elements to good flute playing
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Playing with other instruments (eg, drum and guitar) and what key to tune your guitar in.
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Other tips to take your playing next level.
Flute Lesson Video Series - on the way!
As mentioned above, I am in the process of creating a Flute lesson Video Series aimed at assisting Beginner and Advanced Level players to improve and become proficient on their instrument.