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Bill plays Gaubert Sonata No. 3 at the FFF

Frans Bruggen plays Telemann Fantasia No. 3

This video never ceases to inspire us. In the '70's, Bruggen steps onto a platform and plays this fantasia on recorder like we have never heard it before or since. Shot in black and white, the video work is as expert as his musicianship.

Peter Lloyd Masterclass

This video offers a glimpse of the amazing teaching of Peter Lloyd. Both Beth and Bill took lessons and masterclasses from Peter when he was regularly flying into the USA. He changed our lives.

Jacques Zoon plays the opening bars of Syrinx

This video only plays a few measures of the solo. Here is the link which leads you to the entire concert: http://risor.musicinmotion.no/Films.aspx?show=55&category=5.

The phrasing and tone color of Zoon is amazing. Did you happen to notice the flute he was playing? Even though Bill is an obvious fan of the wood flute, the musicianship comes from the player, not the tube.

Emmanual Pahud plays Syrinx

This is a stellar and very personal interpretation of Debussy. Notice the care and control with which Pahud creates his phrases. There are at least two instances of "expressive intonation".

Greg Pattillo beatboxes "Peter and the Wolf"

This is an example of an extremely talented musician who has found his own creative niche and perhaps found a way for flute playing to evolve. Don't be satisfied just watching this single video!

Helpful Means for Improving Your Flute Playing

The second exercise (chopstick) performed is the one that we often prescribe for embouchure problems. There is a blog entry on "Blogging with Bill" page regarding why this exercise might be helpful. It does require an open mind, as this exercise can bring about fits of laughter.

Robert Dick on "Throat Tuning"

Flutist Robert Dick is a master of extended techniques on the flute. These exercises are not an end unto themselves. As you progress through his studies, you bring those skills to other, more traditional works. Throat tuning is a very useful tool.

A moment from the recent Larsen Flute Studio Recital

Bill & Beth Larsen perform a duet version of Vivaldi's Concerto in D (Il Gardellino), movement 1.

                              Bill and Beth Larsen perform Doppler's Andante & Rondo with the
                              Edison State College Band. Dr. Thomas Smith is conducting the
                               small wind ensemble.

Connor Larsen Sings "If I Only Had a Heart"

Okay, forgive the proud parents! We are so proud of Connor's presentation, pitch and stage presence that we felt the need to share.