Flute Resources

Flute Fundamentals

Alright flute players... We know that you are the smartest section in the band but even you will need to have proper fundamentals in order to reach that potential we keep talking about.  If you are having issues creating a great sound on your flute it is likely due to poor fundamentals.  Check out some of the videos below by the best in the business and see what they have to say about it.  Don't just take Mr. Schoening's word for it!

Flute Fundamentals

Flute General Care and Maintenance

Care and Maintenance.  With Covid-19 out and about it is extremely important to keep your flute clean.  This will become automatic and really only takes a minute or two at the end of a playing session.  Check out the video below for some tips.

General Care and Maintenance

Better Flute Tone

Alright 6th graders.  We all know what a beginning flute sounds like but what are you going to sound like after you listen to Mr. Schoening and practice for 2.5 hours a week?  Hopefully like these guys below!!!

Sir James Galway

Jean-Pierre Rampal

Flute Vibrato

Around 7th grade we start talking about Vibrato.  This is a technique that will enhance your sound and make your playing more mature.  When you listen to professionals, they all play with vibrato.  It is the "good" vibration that you hear in the videos below.  Check em out!

Sir James Galway

James Galway #2

A Fun Take on Vibrato

Jasmine Choi