Getting familiar with the flute. Find live, online group flute classes: https://takelessons.com/live/flute Sign up for flute lessons: https://takelessons.com/live/flute Learn more about flute at the TakeLessons blog: https://takelessons.com/blog/how-to-learn-flute-notes-for-beginners Follow TakeLessons on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/takelessons/?hl=en Follow TakeLessons on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TakeLessons Discover the parts of the flute in this helpful video. You will learn the difference between the head joint, body joint, and tail joint as well as the importance of the lip plate. It is crucial that you know your flute before you begin to learn how to play it. Plus, getting familiar with all the parts of the instrument as a beginner will make you feel more comfortable as you start out as a novice musician. About Your Instructor: Diana received her Bachelors of Music in Flute Performance from St. Petersburg Music College, one of the best music colleges in the country. She’s been playing the flute for over 12 years, and has been teaching students of all ages and background levels for the past 4 years. Her goal is to make her lessons as exciting and inspiring as possible, while making sure they learn as much as possible. Teaching flute is her passion, and she uses innovative approaches to helping students understand and interpret music. ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VFFrxevIgBA

Perfecting your piano playing. Find live, online group piano classes: https://takelessons.com/live/piano Sign up for private piano lessons: https://takelessons.com/music/piano-lessons Learn more about piano at the TakeLessons blog: https://takelessons.com/blog/essential-piano-chords Follow TakeLessons on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/takelessons/?hl=en You’ll understand the proper hand placement when playing the piano in this video. Not only will you learn how to lift your fingers correctly to play each note on the piano, you’ll also understand why this is important. There is also information presented on hand placements to avoid and finger techniques that can lead to poor piano playing. ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dmqzssofur0

Learn how to overcome stage fright and more in one of our FREE online Singing classes: http://bit.ly/2HWPLu7 Watch next for some simple tricks to improving your stage presence: https://youtu.be/cD1i6Nzyrpc If you’ve ever been plagued by stage fright when singing, or just before a big performance, this quick lesson will give you the tools you need to tackle your nerves head on. In this video, our expert vocal coach Betsy goes over some vital tips for getting rid of stage fright and nervousness in the days leading up to a performance. You’ll also learn strategies to use if you get struck with nerves while on stage, such as where to look in the audience and what to think about. Here’s a quick preview of a few things you can do to get over stage fright fast: -Prepare until you know your song backwards and forwards! -Do some physical stretches to relieve tension in your neck and shoulders while backstage. -Feeling shaky or nervous on stage? Focus on feeling the emotion behind the piece of music you’re singing instead. Find out more helpful mental tricks for singers in the video, and good luck on your upcoming performance. Check out these related singing lessons! -What Should I Do With My Hands & Body While Singing: https://youtu.be/FsRXEq1rFYQ -Vocal Warm Ups For Singers: https://youtu.be/YsoLB1INnSw -Breathing Exercises For Singers: https://youtu.be/GfuJAb62Uek Like TakeLessons on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SingingWithTakeLessons/ Follow TakeLessons on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/takelessons/ Follow TakeLessons on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TakeLessons Learn even more with local or online lessons. Start here: https://goo.gl/3h7KNH ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BQga2iFRToY

Practice breathing exercises specifically for singers. Get live, online, group singing classes here: https://takelessons.com/live/singing Sign up for private singing lessons: https://takelessons.com/online/singing-lessons Learn more about singing at the TakeLessons blog: https://takelessons.com/blog/2020/10/how-to-get-better-at-singing-find-your-vocal-style Follow TakeLessons on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/takelessons/?hl=en Follow TakeLessons on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TakeLessons What does it mean to breathe properly as a singer? What does it mean to take a deep breath? Breathing as a singer is an art form in itself, and that’s the focus of this helpful lesson. Here, TakeLessons partner Kathy Z. gives you a series of exercises to help you prepare for singing. These include breathing into your back to expand your back muscles, breathing as though you’re taking a sip through a straw, and moving through different positions to help your body gain muscle memory for proper breathing. With these exercises and techniques, you’ll enhance your vocal support for a healthier sound. About Your Singing Instructor Kathy obtained an undergraduate degree in vocal performance from the University of Nebraska (where she graduated honorable mention, named with the vocal department's Outstanding Senior in Music award, and also obtained a minor in theatre) and a master's degree in music from the Cleveland Institute of Music. Both of these degrees emphasized classical singing technique, and through this study Kathy gained a solid foundation for her musical craft. Kathy is now a singer/songwriter and performs often with her own band in which she sings, plays guitar, writes her own songs and arranges them for intricate backup harmonies and multiple instrumentation. A variety of influences are apparent in her music, including the musical genres of folk, pop, jazz, and yes, even hip hop. She has recorded three albums of her music and all have been received to critical acclaim. She sings as a professional cantor at St. John the Baptist Church in Manhattan, and teaches private voice, guitar and piano lessons throughout the city of New York. She served for a time as the general music teacher for St. Dominic's School in the Bronx, where she was responsible for Pre-K through 8th grade music classes, and, true to form, she is often called upon in a multitude of situations to perform in a variety of musical genres. ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m8iwxWPpwlo