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Flute Flash
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June 2011
Aah, summer... A great time to recharge your batteries. And what better way than to attend a music convention? If you've never been to a convention and think it may be a series of dry lectures or a waste of money or vacation time, think again.

 
Why Waste your Summer at a Music Convention?

A music convention is a great place to:
  • Learn from the experts and take home new ideas to try out in your studio.
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  • Meet other teachers. You may learn the most over a glass of wine at dinner!
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  • Hear wonderful music (with all the right notes)
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  • Hear other teachers' students and know how your studio compares.
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  • Buy new books and music.
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  • Change your routine. You'll like teaching more after a week away from your students. And besides, you deserve to stay in a fancy hotel and not cook!  



The Speaker's Secret

Have you ever pictured yourself as a speaker or on a panel? Although preparing for a big event can be time consuming and nerve wracking, you learn a lot about yourself and your teaching- and speaking can be even more rewarding than being in the audience.

I have a great time helping teachers with their challenges through my Music For Life techniques, personal stories, and some pretty fun skits. Audience members leave with some innovative ideas, and I also learn from the interesting teachers I meet.  

I always feel energized by these experiences and start looking forward to my next event. 

If you're planning a meeting, workshop or convention, I'd love to talk to you about whether I can be a good fit for your program. Learn more online. 

Flute Flash

boy covering earsThose high notes on the flutes (and all the notes on the piccolo) can be damaging to your poor eardrums.
  • Encourage piccolo players to wear ear plugs when practicing.
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  • When students play high note scales or etudes with lots of third register notes, ask them to stand at the other end of the room
Otherwise, you may not be able to hear them in a few years!

Planning a Convention, Workshop or Meeting? Learn about Music for Life!

speech testimonialJuly 25th, 2011, 1:30 p.m.
World Harp Congress

Vancouver B.C.
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October(date TBA)
Spokane MTNA
All-Day Workshop
Whitworth College


If you've found this newsletter fun and helpful, please forward it to your friends, teachers and colleagues. I'd love to hear your comments and any ideas or suggestions you might have about content; we can always learn from each other. I promise more tips, tricks and stories in the coming months.

And don't forget to check out my cool website.

Sincerely,
Bonnie Blanchard
bonnieblanchard.com