 Everyone who plays the flute should learn singing. |
| Yes indeed I have gained a lot out of playing scales and etudes. |
| Running through things because you are familiar with them, breeds routine and this is the seed of boredom. |
| The mind of the performer is a very strange thing. |
| Being unprepared heightens nerves. |
| I have to report to those of you who think diamonds make a difference that I cannot tell what it is. Seriously, as you all know, they make no difference at all. They just make the flute look a little more special. |
| You cannot prepare enough for anything. |
| I do not consider my self as having mastered the flute, but I get a real kick out of trying. |
| It is normal to be nervous. |
| Control of vibrato helps your musical expression. |
| I have never received a flute from them for free and I would not accept such a gift from any manufacturer. |
| Scales played in the correct musical way are very exciting and rewarding. |
| You can sightread better if you know your scales and arpeggios. |
| I think it is most important for a teacher to play the pieces and studies that are being played by the student. |
| Never just run through a study because you happen to be familiar with it, but use it to see what you can get from it on this new day which has been granted you. |
| I do not see scales as abstract. |
