Members, Alexandra Petropoulos! Alexandra also runs Flute Nerd Lab — a free Skool group for flutists at any stage who are looking for a more structured, supportive approach to practice. Inside you’ll find guided practice, live workshops, and weekly challenges designed to help you stay consistent without shame or gatekeeping. Optional upgrades are available for those who would like one-on-one support or performance opportunities. You can learn more here: https://www.skool.com/flute-nerd-lab/about

I put together this fun Bingo card if anyone wants to spice up their practice by celebrating some tiny wins! (There's both a complete card and a blank one that you can add your own wins too!) We are so wired to spot what's wrong. But this fun game aims to rewire that thinking. We start looking for all the tiny ways we show up for ourselves in our practice. Plus it's always fun to add a bit of gamification to any part of your practice! 🎲 Give it a go this week. See if you can get a full line. First person to bingo wins absolutely nothing except bragging rights and a massive serotonin hit. 🎊 So I'm telling you that even showing up in your PJs is a win? Bingo!

This collection is often treated as repertoire, but it also functions as a training ground. Many of these works were written for students of the Paris Conservatory, shaped by the demands of the Prix de Rome era, where control, clarity, and consistency mattered as much as musical expression. Winning was one outcome. The deeper work was the ability to perform these pieces with composure, accuracy, and intent under pressure. This question is not about favorites or rankings. It is not an essay. Question: What aspects of the French Flute pieces edited by Moyse clearly demonstrate their etudinal nature? Please share specific examples, whether technical, musical, or structural, that illustrate how these works shape a flutist’s development. New? Have you played any music from Flute Music by French Composers?

This started as a simple question and turned into a great discussion. We’re continuing it here so it doesn’t disappear. If you’ve played it, taught it, or think about it differently, share below.

1) What's one area of flute you still want to learn more about, especially this year? 2) Do you have a plan for learning it? If so, do you mind sharing? We already have such a wealth of knowledge represented in the membership here! I'm super curious to see how the Classroom and Live Calls evolve. Hope we can get some of our questions answered.