Imagine answering your phone and it is the local TV station asking if they could do a video about you. That is exactly what happened to me a few months back, Shaw cable approached me about doing a one minute video for there Where You Live feature and of course I said yes. This was an exciting moment. I hope you enjoy it.
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Breaking out of the Rut when you are playing.
By Terry Mack, Intuitive player of the Native American Style Flute and Musical Explorer Hello fellow musical explorers. Whether you are new to playing the flute or creating your own music and sound or a seasoned player there will be times when you simply get stuck and/or bored with your playing. Here are a few fun things to explore to change up your approach to playing. I always find it more fun to start with the concept of beginner mind when I explore my flute. It helps silence the critic that gets in the way. For just one little minute or two, forget about making songs or learning to play other peoples songs and focus on getting to know your flute. Let’s start with playing contrasting sounds and elements. Imagine the emotions that come you feel around some of these things and see if you can capture them with your flute. Remember, there is no right and wrong with this, just the simple joy and learning that comes from the exploration.
As you explore these fun little techniques they become part of your musical tools that begin to wind themselves into your playing. This type of musical exploration helps you to add texture, richness and depth to your playing. Go ahead, give it a whirl and have fun with some joyful, musical exploration |
AuthorTerry Mack, owner of Peaceful Spirit Flutes is a natural and intuitive player of the Native American Style Flute. Since 2006 she has been connecting people to these flutes and helping you to free the music in your soul. Archives
February 2022
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