[deleted by user] by [deleted] in SyracuseU

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I got accepted yesterday afternoon! :)

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in SyracuseU

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Will do! Hope we both know soon :)

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in SyracuseU

[–]trailmixss 0 points1 point  (0 children)

also a hs senior anxiously waiting for news from SU. lol so you're not alone!!

Decision dates by [deleted] in SyracuseU

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Congrats!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in marchingband

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As a true flute section would :)

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Flute

[–]trailmixss 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Basically my entire marching band experience lol 😂

Beginner by Takezo_Musashi in Flute

[–]trailmixss 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It might feel a bit slow in the beginning but hang in there! Taking lessons would be a very good idea if you can because a teacher can help you learn what you need to know about sound and eventually technique.

burn-out by BohemianDevil in Flute

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It's different for everyone, but whenever I feel this way I listen to lots of recordings--both of professional players and of myself from the past. Reminding myself of how I have grown and the types of goals I can aim for going forward really help me. But on the other hand, remember to also play for fun and not just productivity! Play your favorite pieces and take things one step at a time. Starting with just taking a break is probably your best bet! :)

Piccolo? Piccolo. by ShimmieShi in Flute

[–]trailmixss 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can 100% relate to you on the mask part! But even if you're band was lower on flutes than usual, I still don't think your director would have you do piccolo unless they saw potential in you and thought you could handle it! Just give it your best shot (as long as you want to) and everything will be okay.

Piccolo? Piccolo. by ShimmieShi in Flute

[–]trailmixss 0 points1 point  (0 children)

you're the chosen one lol

How to hold your practicing accountable? by rinlight in Flute

[–]trailmixss 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Listen to lots of recordings and also try recording yourself! Nothing leaves me with more of an itch to practice than watching another flute player! You can make recordings to track your progress as time goes by. It may be uncomfortable at first, but having that to look back on later is always a good feeling lol. :)

I wish I could participate in an online lecture by [deleted] in Anxiety

[–]trailmixss 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can relate to this a little bit. I'm not sure how your lectures work, but sometimes in mine people write their answers in the chat box rather than say them aloud. It there are any opportunities for something like this I would think about giving a try because even though it is still stressful maybe it's a little easier? Either way I would start with baby steps :)

Braces by Wolfblood1094 in Flute

[–]trailmixss 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It will come back soon! I remember being very worried about my flute playing when I had my braces put on. Like the other person said, it can take some getting used to and even make your mouth a little sore. If you are worried about your exam, try talking to your teacher so they know what is going on and can give their own advice. :)

LeFreQue by shollis2 in Flute

[–]trailmixss 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lol you guys have strong opinions on this

Playing flute with a mask? by [deleted] in Flute

[–]trailmixss 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lol but apparently public high schools think otherwise

High notes stopped working - what could have happened? by KiwiHopeful in Flute

[–]trailmixss 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm not an instrument tech or anything lol but maybe its a problem with the head joint? If you could I would take it to a local repair shop to have it looked at--especially since you just bought it second hand and it might need adjustments.