Alexa Still on Reducing Tension in the Breath

Renowned flutist Alexa Still explores how neck position, shoulder tension, and setup can affect breathing, helping flutists find a quieter, freer inhale.

Learn how to begin flute notes with a softer, more controlled attack using Marina Piccinini’s approach to air, articulation, and dynamic control.

Learn how to begin circular breathing on flute with a practical lesson segment from Jasmine Choi. Includes workbook and step-by-step guidance.

Discover how balance, air, and mindful slow practice can improve flute finger technique and clarity at faster tempos.

Legendary flutist Robert Dick shares how “throat tuning” sharpens your aural focus and unlocks better resonance, especially on low notes.

Discover Philipp Jundt’s approach to sound and articulation in Baroque and Classical music. Learn how body weight, breath, and phrasing connect through a simple arm-drop exercise.

Discover how Lorna McGhee transforms phrasing into musical speech through vowel colors, articulation, and breath: a lesson every expressive flutist will love. Watch the video segment inside.

Discover Leone Buyse’s expert alternate fingerings for flute intonation: simple adjustments that improve pitch and expand tonal color. Watch the lesson segment for free.

Every flutist learns to tongue, but few stop to analyze how the tongue actually works. In this lesson, Jennifer Grim breaks down the anatomy of articulation...explaining how the back, middle, and tip of your tongue each play a role in shaping the start of every note.

Ravel’s masterpiece Daphnis et Chloé is not only one of the standout pieces of the early 20th Century, but also a cornerstone of flute virtuosity. In this post, we’ll take you through how to approach all of the most significant flute excerpts from this masterpiece by Ravel.

Mozart’s iconic Flute Concerto No. 1 in G Major, K. 313, is one of the most celebrated works for the flute of all time. In this post, we’ll take you through everything you need to know to master the demanding flute part.

The flute sonata makes up a significant portion of the repertoire every flutist comes to play and love. In this post, we’ll take you through the most iconic flute sonatas, from the Baroque Era to the 20th Century.

Not many composers have had as large of an impact on the flute repertoire as J.S. Bach. In this post, we will walk you through some of the best pieces by J.S. Bach for flute.

It is hard to ignore the immense impact that André Jolivet has had on the modern flute repertoire. In honor of his 50 year death anniversary today, let’s take a deep dive into the contributions Jolivet made throughout his career to the flute repertoire.

Les Six composer Francis Poulenc’s Flute Sonata is simple at first glance but full of rich modal harmonies and alternating moods. This post will walk you through practice strategies and musical takeaways for approaching the iconic Poulenc Flute Sonata.

Here, we’ll take you through all of the musical nuances of Debussy’s masterful work for solo flute “Syrinx”, so you can unlock new modes for interpretation on the flute.

Know a flutist you’re struggling to get a gift for? In this post, we’ll show you several options to make your favorite flute player’s holiday.

Here, we will explore ways to learn the flute online, and how you can incorporate these methods into your practice routine to make the most progress on the flute.

Finding the best flute teacher for you can be a daunting task. In this post, we’ll take you through 10 things to consider when looking for the best flute teacher for you.

Ever wondered where we get our contrabass flute? Or what makes this different from the bass flute or alto flute? This post will take you through the basics of the contrabass flute and its origin, as well as some repertoire for the instrument.

Ever wondered how the modern flute got to its current form? Here, we'll take you back in time to the Baroque flute, and examine its similarities and differences from the modern concert flute.

Here, we’ll take you through the history, fundamentals and repertoire for the piccolo.

This post will introduce you to the history and origins of the bass flute, and its modern day role in the orchestra, as well as some repertoire for the instrument.

This post will walk you through everything you need to know about the alto flute, including its history, its musical characteristics and examples of alto flute repertoire.

The COA, or Clean, Oil, and Adjust, is a requirement for every flutist, amatuer and professional alike, so that their flute may be in the best shape possible. Here, flute technician Cynthia Kelley will walk you through how exactly the COA process works for the flute.

Since its founding in 1972, The National Flute Association (NFA) has become the premier organization for flutists around the U.S. to find community, professional opportunity, and more. In this post, we’ll take you through exactly why joining the NFA could help you take your flute pursuits further.

tonebase just launched its brand new Practice Plan feature, revolutionizing the way we learn the flute online. Here, we’ll show you exactly how to assess your progress on the flute with this new comprehensive feature of the tonebase platform.

In Sharon Sparrow’s course on the Ibert Concerto, she breaks ALL passages down into achievable and doable tasks! Watch the sneak preview clips from this great and insightful course.

In this preview, flutist Marianne Gedigian shares several tips on the fundamentals of flute playing.

tonebase Flute is excited to share with you several sneak preview clips featuring renowned flutist Mark Sparks.