Question did you start through a private teacher or public school band? I started through band and I'm really good for someone who started through band but taking a semester of private flute lessons in college took my played up a notch.
@@jelly6077 if you continue playing into college take lessons. It'll take your playing from a moderate level to a top level. And a teacher will work with you on technique and proper air support, posture, embouchure placement, etc. A public school band setting isn't going to do that for you. I didn't know until college that my right thumb was position was wrong and that it was slowing my playing down. I've learned so much more from a private lesson teacher than I ever did from my band director in hs. If music is something you want to go to school for private lessons is a must investment. That and a good quality flute. My starter flute was a Yamaha and it was good but it wasn't good enough for the level I'm wanting to play at. So when I could I invested in a Gemeinhardt flute, gold lip plate, silver, open hole, and a b foot joint. Best investment and I'm so comfortable with the brand. I love my flute now.
i’m in 10th grade been playing since 6th and good lord i mean i guess this is possible but jesus you had so much confidence and endurance i could never
ɐupɹǝʍ ʞᴉɯ yeah with the other two flutes in my band i play out and all but as soon as either one of them stops playing for some reason or one is out of school it’s just so painful.
ive been playing violin since 7th and im in tenth, i almost gave myself a heart attack having to play a part, not even a whole song, but a part to a class of like 11 kids lmfao
the fact that she’s blowing air through a tube with holes and it sounds angelic, I’ve been playing clarinet for three years and struggle sometimes with high notes.
I have played clarinet for 3 years know to! I don't really struggling with the high notes except for ones like high d flat😂 The trick is to blow alot of fast air and cover all the wholes
I've played for 2, this is my 3rd year and I feel that struggle. Looks at "A Christmas Festival " by Leroy Anderson. The 1st clarinet part is.... my death.
As a music teacher myself, I can confirm that none of my 13 year old students sound this good. It’s easy to forget how big of an impact teachers have the potential to make on students. Videos like this remind me to step up to the plate and do all I can for my students.
Hmmm... i started playing flute when I was 12~13. Im in university now and am not able to play music much anymore. Every time i pick up my flute im filled with frustration at how bad I’ve gotten. I remember in high school I was so self conscious about all my playing because I had friends who were all really good musicians, and I started so late and was never able to afford lessons. Not a day goes by that I don’t miss it. Every time I watch your videos I get inspired to go put my flute together and fumble around for a bit. This video was particularly interesting because it is clear the difference years of practice can make. Progress feels so slow for me when playing flute (or tenor sax, as I picked that up my sophomore year of high school and, due to instrumentation issues, have more opportunities to play that than flute), but this shows me that even just honking whenever I can is progress, because im not giving up! If that makes any sense lmao. What a cute video! Thanks for sharing!
I just returned to music this past month. I started in 8th grade and was just tossed into a band class. Never received lessons, never owned my own flute. In high school band, I was self conscious too but the band program was so underfunded and undersupported we usually had an avg of 2/3 flute players and there was one year where I was literally the only flute player (we resorted to being a jazz ensemble haha.) After high school I didn't have a flute anymore and would occasionally play on a shitty one my friend had. I missed it so much but didn't have the money to cough up to rent one. This year, at 21 (4th year in college) I mustered up the motivation and decided to rent a flute and play again (it helps that at my uni there are free flute lessons for nonmajors) and although I get frustrated at my sound quality I have been so happy and am improving so much by having someone guiding me, giving me helpful tips, and playing with me. We all don't have the privilege of having a teacher. (I know there's TH-cam but it's nice to have someone physically there)
yasmine rodriguez I’m actually starting the clarinet this year ( I’m in 8th grade so I’m starting super late) and I’m going to do high school band which is going to super advanced for me so wish me luck haha
@@gloriacoodood2287 how's clarinet been? I feel like my own high school band experience is not like a lot of people's experience but you'll never be alone in the clarinet section and you'll have other players to help you out when you don't know how to do a specific rhythm or fingering or something. You'll only get better! Do you play songs you like in your free time? But yeah, for me high school band wasn't terribly difficult (we didn't go to a lot of competitions or anything, maybe only twice a year) but that's because we didn't have the support and thus we didn't play highly advanced music. These freshman flute players around me in college are way better than me LOL. I know because I just joined a flute choir haha. Good for them though. We are all at different levels and no one is bad, just at a different time in their progress :-)
Can you please make a beginner series? I’m about to start playing the flute and would like to learn the basic fingerings and the like by someone like you instead of a book.
When I first started out, my teacher and I was working on the head joint for a while. She was teaching me about my embouchure and stuff, so I recommend that? Idk what I’m saying lmao
Hi! Flute here. I know it's not a video, but here's some tips. •Work on your embouchure (can't spell it well, sorry) as one of your first steps. Even if you can easily remember the fingerings, you won't be able to get a proper sound out if you don't position your mouth right. •Start learning notes that are on the scale first. I learned B flat, A, and G first. Then, I would recommend doing slightly higher and lower notes, and gradually expanding your range. You will have to change the shape of your mouth slightly depending on the note. •Dont give up, even if it's hard. I couldn't get a proper sound out if a flute for a while after I started. It took me a bit to be able to low and really high notes, too. •Work on your air flow and breathing. You will most likely get light headed. That's normal. Adjust how much air you use based on the note. Find what works. •Learn basic pieces and songs first. Don't immediately go for Beethoven and Mozart and such. Work on the basics first, eventually, you'll be able to play harder songs. •Scales. Learn them. They are great for warming up, getting ready, etc. •Always warm up before you tune. Play for a bit until your flute is warm, then tune, either based off of other flutes, an app, or one of the ones they often have in band rooms. If you tune before you warm up, your flute can become slightly off (it either becomes flat or sharp. I can't remember). Good luck if you do start flute!
I love your "1+2+" counting written down in the lyrical part. It's so comfortable to see that everybody has the same problems at the first years of learning an instrument :)
A. The flute is hard (your talking to a flute) because of the amount of keys on the instrument compared to brass at least AND using the most air (that is a fact any if you want to argue then fight me) B.Shes Katie flute and she's magic
@@katelynnfrevel3255 the amount of keys make it "easier" to play. Instead of having to use your mouth or tongue for pitches you just move your fingers. This isnt to say the flute isnt harder/easier than other instruments
@@datnguyen3441 Just practice! I have played for four years and am currently in 8th grade. My teacher is trying to see if I can audition for state honor band!
@@lydia7177 Ahh thank you but he forgot to ask so I don't think it will happen. But I made it into the district honor band and was first chair flute. My concert was two days ago and it was really exciting. Almost got me tearing up when I found out I got first chair
Katie: she looks annoyed Me: maybe it’s because your flute isn’t pArAlLeL to the gRoUnD *thinks about my band teacher saying it to the flutes section every class even though almost 95% of the time it is parallel to the ground*
The thing about flute angle is that it's highly dependent on the flautist. They want you to keep it parallel to the ground in marching band because the flute is a very visual instrument, and everyone needs to look the same. But, in concert band, the best for your tone quality and sound isn't going to be parallel to the ground like in marching band. Have you seen Dennis Bouriakov's flute angle? Most band directors should understand that : )
Lea true. I’m in a marching band and oh my god my back is done with life. I had a neck spasm once and it hurt so bad but I couldn’t bring my flute down because tHe DrUm MaJoRs HaNdS aRe StiLl Up
Her: *can play Hungarian Serenade insanely well in 7th Grade* Me: *using this solo for my college auditions and is having the hardest time with it and begins to feel inferior and thinks that maybe this actually is an easy piece so even if I play it well for my auditions I still won't get in because 7th graders can play it and I, a 12th grader, can barely play it*
I started in August of 2004 ( Exactly 15 years ago today), I didn’t start playing major solo rep until September of 2008 ( that piece was Danae de la Chèvre by Arthur Honegger but I didn’t perform it in public until January of 2009). I’m excited to announce that I will be doing my masters recital this coming Spring and one of the pieces that I’m playing for this recital is the Martinu Sonata ( which I’m going to dedicate it to my dad who passed away a little over three months ago because he was the one who introduced me to the flute) You played so much better than I did when I was 13😊❤️🎶
I’m 13 and I’m currently playing the jouers de flute by roussell. If you’ve never played them then you should try them because they are absolutely beautiful especially the one called Pan.
Love it! I really wished I had gone to music school... But I picked up anyway 5 years ago and I'm not as good as you were at 13yrs old! I have recordings of myself back then, so I listen to them sometimes to get perspective on my learning.
I think you played excellently. Your teacher was intentionally listening to every note you played. Hungarian music is difficult. Bravo for you and your teacher!🙏🎶☺
It’s so wonderful you still have the recording of your first performance! My first performances were not even recorded, would be nice to watch them now though. And you’re playing amazing considered it was your first performance!!
NYSSMA??? OMG It was my last time doing junior all county this year and I got first seat!!! Dang there were these 2 solo parts. I was shakingggg. But it was so fun and memorable
Hi I just wanted to say thank you for inspiring me to pick this song for my solo contest. I am in 7th grade and I got first place in my section with this song so thank you for inspiring me to pick this song
I wish now I hadn't wasted so many years playing sax and clarinet as a hobby on and off with long breaks in between. You have achieved so much through your dedication to your music.
That was beautiful Katie. I would love to hear any more then and now videos. Helps us beginners to appreciate our progress. Which flute were you playing 15 years ago in that video? Thankyou for your time effort and for sharing this xxx
Low-key I didn't know thta I had potential for flute until this year which I am aged 13 then I tried then it sounded nice it's been a few month and I improve alot but that song that u played was hard for me lol
Lol I thought I was the only one who ever highlighted music like that. With all the “T”s, highlighted slurs, and dynamics in that same book. Now as a college student, I look back at my music and I find it so much of a distraction! My old music looks like a clown threw up on it!
awe this is so bittersweet 🥺i would have been two months old when you did this performance which is what shocks me the most! you’ve been playing flute for longer than i’ve been alive hahaha
I don't think there are any videos of me playing the clarinet as a kid as I didn't really do any concerts or performances, but I remember my favourite piece was called Dance of the Elegant Elephant and I always remember the tune :)
That was wonderful. My "big" piece was the 1st movement of the Boccherini in D. I'd been playing flute about 3 years like you in this video. It was my audition piece for an arts High School. Yes, I got in :) By the way, you play it even better now :)
I had to watch it twice, once to watch the performance and again to see you watching your literal mini-me. To be honest, I got a little misty eyed watching your expressions while watching your younger self.
Ah I can feel the nostalgia I get the same when watching old performances back. Miss those classical student days and all my old teachers :) You did a great job on that piece! Good tone for your age! I swear you can often "hear" when someone is going to become a professional musician :)
I had that same book in the 80s. I lost my book along with all my teacher's markings about 3 years ago and miss it terribly. It became my warm ups when in public since i wanted pieces that i wouldn't mess up on.
10:49 and finally that G I would have renegaded earlier in the piece is at the end of the song. Beautiful 😂 I also get emotional when I play music I remember from elementary and middle school. My college audition piece makes me cry sometimes it’s so beautiful. I was a clarinet player in elementary and middle school and played trumpet in high school and college I’m a professional trumpet player today although I do own/play 12 other instruments (including a flute. That I actually purchased and began playing about 2 months ago. I got it home and looked up a flute tutorial and I’ve been watching your channel ever since and will continue to do so lol I love you your music your memories and your channel you’re a brilliant flutists and overall musician god speed to u
My choir director/organist suggested I do this before Mass on my oboe while he accompanies me on the pipe organ. I’d like to, but I’m always scared about what will actually come out of my oboe.
Ahh the B flat! I’ve been playing flute for almost 4 years now (I started in fifth grade and I am now in 9th grade!), and I literally just learned how to play a high G 😆 (but I’ve only ever done concert band and now marching band)
hungarian serenade was the first piece i made all state on when i was 14 i think? we have the same embouchure but your tone quality is much better, i roll in some when i play and im trying to fix it, anyway you're great :)
beautiful song I think it sounds better with out the piano because in the video I couldn't really hear you but when you played the song now it's very pretty. I love classical music I've been learning how to play the piano I was in choir in school I've always dreamed of playing the piano I've been playing for a year now I like going through my then and now videos. I used a app called simply piano now I use the piano faber piano adventures method books. I enjoy playing an instrument more than singing
What kind of flute were you using back then? And also, you were really good back then!!! I have a feeling this would be a song I would be playing really soon, so I need advice!! Please answer!!
I just recently stumbled upon your channel. I am a fellow RSYO alum (saw your case tag in another vid), friend of Robin, and I got married at Immanuel with David as our organist! 😅
I scored a First Division on a Class I solo, and it was the Bach E flat Major, also when I was only thirteen. The piece you're playing now was one of the many lessons I worked on outside of class and other scheduled auditions. I tinkered around with this one at a much faster tempo. I was, and I still am, a nerdy person with glasses.
I started a few months ago with flute and it's fun to play and I enjoy it even though I suffer with learning queen and unchain melody but I get through it and enjoy playing flute.
I played the hell out of everything in that book too, it's now in pieces :P. I also shredded that Cavalli Etude book with the yellow cover we all seemed to have. Now I play Irish music and actively ignore classical technique.
I am playing for two years now but because of the lockdown I hadn‘t 3-4 months any lessons and still I notice a big progress in comparison to last year
Bro, I only play the violin but now I think I wanna learn flute. I love your videos, and that music is one of the best songs I've heard...compared to what our band gets to play
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watch me get emotional while I watch a video of one of my first performances ever :')
katieflute you played it so well though!
Awww I love you so much 💖
@@sarah-vf3xr Awww I love you so much 💖
@@sarah-vf3xr Awww I love you so much 💖
@@sarah-vf3xr Awww I love you so much 💖
No ones probably going to see this but her performance was on the exact day I was born
@deven baggett
Same
same but i was born in 2005
Cool dude
omg it was a day after my exact birthday
I was born exactly 25 days after. :)
You were better at 13 than I am at my instrument at 20 even though we started at the same age...😭😭
I THOUGHT I WAS THE ONLY ONE
Question did you start through a private teacher or public school band? I started through band and I'm really good for someone who started through band but taking a semester of private flute lessons in college took my played up a notch.
@@TheKatiebugsTTV public bc I have over controlling broke but rich asf parents
@@jelly6077 if you continue playing into college take lessons. It'll take your playing from a moderate level to a top level. And a teacher will work with you on technique and proper air support, posture, embouchure placement, etc. A public school band setting isn't going to do that for you. I didn't know until college that my right thumb was position was wrong and that it was slowing my playing down. I've learned so much more from a private lesson teacher than I ever did from my band director in hs. If music is something you want to go to school for private lessons is a must investment. That and a good quality flute. My starter flute was a Yamaha and it was good but it wasn't good enough for the level I'm wanting to play at. So when I could I invested in a Gemeinhardt flute, gold lip plate, silver, open hole, and a b foot joint. Best investment and I'm so comfortable with the brand. I love my flute now.
OMG ME.. I MEAN NOT QUITE. But I'm in a Music Degree this hurts mah feels 😂
Her: im not even gonNA try to pronounce the composers name
Also her: proceeds to try to pronoumce composers name
@@iamtryingmybest8230 bahahaha-
i was looking for this comment as soon as she did that lmao
omg yea, that would be me
i’m studying with robin right now, 15 years later than you did. crazyyyyy
That's wild
You should show her this
bullshit.
Nothing we watch katies videos together @ lessons sometimes ☺️😂
Nathan Wall omg
i’m in 10th grade been playing since 6th and good lord i mean i guess this is possible but jesus you had so much confidence and endurance i could never
Todomo the thing about me is I get extreme anxiety attack when I’m playing by myself idk any ways to cooperate that :(
ɐupɹǝʍ ʞᴉɯ yeah with the other two flutes in my band i play out and all but as soon as either one of them stops playing for some reason or one is out of school it’s just so painful.
Todomo Dang I play clarinet
Im right now at 3 years of experience in my clarinet and I love solo work :p.
ive been playing violin since 7th and im in tenth, i almost gave myself a heart attack having to play a part, not even a whole song, but a part to a class of like 11 kids lmfao
the fact that she’s blowing air through a tube with holes and it sounds angelic, I’ve been playing clarinet for three years and struggle sometimes with high notes.
I have played clarinet for 3 years know to! I don't really struggling with the high notes except for ones like high d flat😂
The trick is to blow alot of fast air and cover all the wholes
This. 100%. Work on my fast focused air. 😄
I've played for 2, this is my 3rd year and I feel that struggle. Looks at "A Christmas Festival " by Leroy Anderson. The 1st clarinet part is.... my death.
_ _MaeTheGay_ _ 1st year and high notes are easy (I just started 2 months ago ) and I'm in 5the grade *dabs*
callie Bergeron are you talking about just going about the break (clarion) or going full on altissimo register
As a music teacher myself, I can confirm that none of my 13 year old students sound this good. It’s easy to forget how big of an impact teachers have the potential to make on students. Videos like this remind me to step up to the plate and do all I can for my students.
Imagine one of the students sees this…
@@CreativeName2 Yeah, they might even practice for a change. 🙃
@@kenanjabr1992damn! now i know teachers talk about us for sure. already knew they did 💀 just officially convinced myself!
@@skitterskk Haha I still love them, but yes: we all shit talk students sometimes 😂
@@kenanjabr1992 whyyy😭😭
her teachers face in the background "SHES NOT TOUNGING SHE NEEDS TO TOUNG .THE TIP OF THE TOUNG"
Okay but can we talk about her glo up?
Abby I WAS JUST THINKING THAT WHEN I READ THIS LMAO
Annika Jawanda haha
From being ang geek and became a pretty lady
Is not a glow up, she was a KID and now she is a GROWN women
Hmmm... i started playing flute when I was 12~13. Im in university now and am not able to play music much anymore. Every time i pick up my flute im filled with frustration at how bad I’ve gotten. I remember in high school I was so self conscious about all my playing because I had friends who were all really good musicians, and I started so late and was never able to afford lessons. Not a day goes by that I don’t miss it. Every time I watch your videos I get inspired to go put my flute together and fumble around for a bit. This video was particularly interesting because it is clear the difference years of practice can make. Progress feels so slow for me when playing flute (or tenor sax, as I picked that up my sophomore year of high school and, due to instrumentation issues, have more opportunities to play that than flute), but this shows me that even just honking whenever I can is progress, because im not giving up! If that makes any sense lmao. What a cute video! Thanks for sharing!
Shelby Hiromi best of luck returning to music!!
I just returned to music this past month. I started in 8th grade and was just tossed into a band class. Never received lessons, never owned my own flute. In high school band, I was self conscious too but the band program was so underfunded and undersupported we usually had an avg of 2/3 flute players and there was one year where I was literally the only flute player (we resorted to being a jazz ensemble haha.) After high school I didn't have a flute anymore and would occasionally play on a shitty one my friend had. I missed it so much but didn't have the money to cough up to rent one. This year, at 21 (4th year in college) I mustered up the motivation and decided to rent a flute and play again (it helps that at my uni there are free flute lessons for nonmajors) and although I get frustrated at my sound quality I have been so happy and am improving so much by having someone guiding me, giving me helpful tips, and playing with me. We all don't have the privilege of having a teacher. (I know there's TH-cam but it's nice to have someone physically there)
yasmine rodriguez I’m actually starting the clarinet this year ( I’m in 8th grade so I’m starting super late) and I’m going to do high school band which is going to super advanced for me so wish me luck haha
We can’t all be professionals. Play your flute even if you are not great. Music is for all. Play for yourself and enjoy.
@@gloriacoodood2287 how's clarinet been? I feel like my own high school band experience is not like a lot of people's experience but you'll never be alone in the clarinet section and you'll have other players to help you out when you don't know how to do a specific rhythm or fingering or something. You'll only get better! Do you play songs you like in your free time? But yeah, for me high school band wasn't terribly difficult (we didn't go to a lot of competitions or anything, maybe only twice a year) but that's because we didn't have the support and thus we didn't play highly advanced music. These freshman flute players around me in college are way better than me LOL. I know because I just joined a flute choir haha. Good for them though. We are all at different levels and no one is bad, just at a different time in their progress :-)
Can you please make a beginner series? I’m about to start playing the flute and would like to learn the basic fingerings and the like by someone like you instead of a book.
When I first started out, my teacher and I was working on the head joint for a while. She was teaching me about my embouchure and stuff, so I recommend that?
Idk what I’m saying lmao
I been practicing with the book and it actually helps if you practice like a hour or 2, also practice your scale
Hi! Flute here. I know it's not a video, but here's some tips.
•Work on your embouchure (can't spell it well, sorry) as one of your first steps. Even if you can easily remember the fingerings, you won't be able to get a proper sound out if you don't position your mouth right.
•Start learning notes that are on the scale first. I learned B flat, A, and G first. Then, I would recommend doing slightly higher and lower notes, and gradually expanding your range. You will have to change the shape of your mouth slightly depending on the note.
•Dont give up, even if it's hard. I couldn't get a proper sound out if a flute for a while after I started. It took me a bit to be able to low and really high notes, too.
•Work on your air flow and breathing. You will most likely get light headed. That's normal. Adjust how much air you use based on the note. Find what works.
•Learn basic pieces and songs first. Don't immediately go for Beethoven and Mozart and such. Work on the basics first, eventually, you'll be able to play harder songs.
•Scales. Learn them. They are great for warming up, getting ready, etc.
•Always warm up before you tune. Play for a bit until your flute is warm, then tune, either based off of other flutes, an app, or one of the ones they often have in band rooms. If you tune before you warm up, your flute can become slightly off (it either becomes flat or sharp. I can't remember).
Good luck if you do start flute!
When I got my flute my teacher would make us practice on the head joint by covering the end and blowing into it until you got a steady sound
You should check out @the flute channel
I love your "1+2+" counting written down in the lyrical part. It's so comfortable to see that everybody has the same problems at the first years of learning an instrument :)
People: Wow, that's her first performance! Cool!
Me: Wait, what?! 15 years have passed since 2004? 15 damn years?!
yes duh!?!
@@calvinhines8846 15 is not old lmao
Why is she better than all of my highschool flutes wtf
She had private lessons with a flute instructor (I think), in a band the focus is more on the band as a whole and not on each individual player.
A. The flute is hard (your talking to a flute) because of the amount of keys on the instrument compared to brass at least AND using the most air (that is a fact any if you want to argue then fight me)
B.Shes Katie flute and she's magic
just a egg with internet who also likes cats the keys don’t really matter, but amount of air sure
@@brandonm7952 well compared to other woodwinds it doesn't but compared to brass...
No offense, don't mean to be rude, I just can't say it nicer.
@@katelynnfrevel3255 the amount of keys make it "easier" to play. Instead of having to use your mouth or tongue for pitches you just move your fingers. This isnt to say the flute isnt harder/easier than other instruments
This is such a perfectly timed video. I have my my first solo performance next in 2 months!
Austin Kennedy good luck! :)
Austin Kennedy ahhh good luck and have fun!! :)
Austin Kennedy good luck man you got this 👍🏼
Good Luck
i hope you do great!!!
No one:
Literally no one:
Me: her flute angleeee
Paola Jaime I didn’t want to point it out!!! It was bothering me so much
Paola Jaime I’ve been playing for 3 years and I still have a terrible flute angle 😂
my angle is pretty good when i’m sitting but if i stand up i’m as good as dead
well tbh it’s better for tone if the flute is angled downwards a bit. but yeah, to marching band standards, this is a terrible flute angle lol
Paola Jaime i was hoping someone besides me would notice
Lol, I love the "this is why I love classical music" moment. So relatable
Her: now I’m not even going to try and pronounce the name
Her, 2 seconds later: schabothr dblemnksj
C.A.Z Equestrian omg😂😂😂
I can't even play this and I've been playing for 7 years now :(
Kalina B PRACTICE!!!
I N T E R E S T I N G
@@datnguyen3441 Just practice! I have played for four years and am currently in 8th grade. My teacher is trying to see if I can audition for state honor band!
@@blehblblehbl7535 I hope you made it!!! Or make it, I almost teared up the first time I found out I was in states
@@lydia7177 Ahh thank you but he forgot to ask so I don't think it will happen. But I made it into the district honor band and was first chair flute. My concert was two days ago and it was really exciting. Almost got me tearing up when I found out I got first chair
Totally liked it. Thanks for playing it after the recording. That was a bonus. I'm getting emotional too.
im in the 8th grade, I started band in 5th grade. and I can NEVER sound like that after only 3 years😫
but I love ur flute playing❤️😍
letirz she probably had private lessons
It also clicks faster for some people.
Katie: she looks annoyed
Me: maybe it’s because your flute isn’t pArAlLeL to the gRoUnD *thinks about my band teacher saying it to the flutes section every class even though almost 95% of the time it is parallel to the ground*
Yna Manzano omg thank you
The thing about flute angle is that it's highly dependent on the flautist. They want you to keep it parallel to the ground in marching band because the flute is a very visual instrument, and everyone needs to look the same. But, in concert band, the best for your tone quality and sound isn't going to be parallel to the ground like in marching band. Have you seen Dennis Bouriakov's flute angle? Most band directors should understand that : )
@@Ms2gymnasticsgirls It can be hard on the neck though (Not saying you`re wrong, just adding my opinion into the mix)
Lea true. I’m in a marching band and oh my god my back is done with life. I had a neck spasm once and it hurt so bad but I couldn’t bring my flute down because tHe DrUm MaJoRs HaNdS aRe StiLl Up
floofypandaz this some marching band stuff. Who cares about that during concert season imo? Doesn’t matter if it’s gotta tilt
Her: *can play Hungarian Serenade insanely well in 7th Grade*
Me: *using this solo for my college auditions and is having the hardest time with it and begins to feel inferior and thinks that maybe this actually is an easy piece so even if I play it well for my auditions I still won't get in because 7th graders can play it and I, a 12th grader, can barely play it*
How did you get on with it?
How did it go?
Soooo..... how’d it gooo?
It’s been another 11 months before the last reply so. How did your audition go?
3 years later… How did it go?
I started in August of 2004 ( Exactly 15 years ago today), I didn’t start playing major solo rep until September of 2008 ( that piece was Danae de la Chèvre by Arthur Honegger but I didn’t perform it in public until January of 2009). I’m excited to announce that I will be doing my masters recital this coming Spring and one of the pieces that I’m playing for this recital is the Martinu Sonata ( which I’m going to dedicate it to my dad who passed away a little over three months ago because he was the one who introduced me to the flute) You played so much better than I did when I was 13😊❤️🎶
I would listen to me 15y ago on the violin but its kinda impossible xD
Even as a violinist I can actually relate to how you used to have a fear of those sudden jumps to super high notes.
I’m 13 and I’m currently playing the jouers de flute by roussell. If you’ve never played them then you should try them because they are absolutely beautiful especially the one called Pan.
8:30 I can’t get *enough* of this lyrical section! 😍
Love it! I really wished I had gone to music school... But I picked up anyway 5 years ago and I'm not as good as you were at 13yrs old! I have recordings of myself back then, so I listen to them sometimes to get perspective on my learning.
Your intonation was really good even as a younger student 👍🏼👍🏼
That was absoflutely amazing
I think you played excellently. Your teacher was intentionally listening to every note you played. Hungarian music is difficult. Bravo for you and your teacher!🙏🎶☺
It’s so wonderful you still have the recording of your first performance! My first performances were not even recorded, would be nice to watch them now though. And you’re playing amazing considered it was your first performance!!
NYSSMA??? OMG It was my last time doing junior all county this year and I got first seat!!! Dang there were these 2 solo parts. I was shakingggg. But it was so fun and memorable
Hi I just wanted to say thank you for inspiring me to pick this song for my solo contest. I am in 7th grade and I got first place in my section with this song so thank you for inspiring me to pick this song
Omg that makes me so happy!!! Congratulations!!! :)
This was so cool to watch!! Also a surprise to hear having only heard this played by professionals 😂
You were still very good back then!! I love the sound of your flute!
The second movement is absolutely gorgeous, beautiful playing.
I'm almost 14 and still can barely do stuff half this difficult. It may be because I don't have a private teacher but that's amazing
I wish now I hadn't wasted so many years playing sax and clarinet as a hobby on and off with long breaks in between. You have achieved so much through your dedication to your music.
That was beautiful Katie. I would love to hear any more then and now videos. Helps us beginners to appreciate our progress. Which flute were you playing 15 years ago in that video? Thankyou for your time effort and for sharing this xxx
I’m 14 years old so if you have any other performances around this time it would be super motivational!
hang on, your 28! your so young wow i thought you were like in your early 20's wow im so astonished
so you mean I am so old?? 😂 😂 😂
@@katieflute maybe in early 30's was the guess not 20's 😂 that would cover up 😂
Low-key I didn't know thta I had potential for flute until this year which I am aged 13 then I tried then it sounded nice it's been a few month and I improve alot but that song that u played was hard for me lol
Duncan Tung same but with this the bassoon turns out I’m really good at it
beautiful playing and i LOVE your top
Thank you so much !! 🙏🏻
Your teacher was probably thinking she forgot to pick up an ingredient for dinner! I was thinking she must be so proud to have you for a student!
can you sight read most music?
katie: yes.
My first piece was Hungarian serenade too! I played it my 8th grade year. This brings back many memories haha
I was so trash at playing my instrument at 13, ur better than me
Lol I thought I was the only one who ever highlighted music like that. With all the “T”s, highlighted slurs, and dynamics in that same book. Now as a college student, I look back at my music and I find it so much of a distraction! My old music looks like a clown threw up on it!
awe this is so bittersweet 🥺i would have been two months old when you did this performance which is what shocks me the most! you’ve been playing flute for longer than i’ve been alive hahaha
I don't think there are any videos of me playing the clarinet as a kid as I didn't really do any concerts or performances, but I remember my favourite piece was called Dance of the Elegant Elephant and I always remember the tune :)
Amazing God given talent!!!!❤️❤️
What a cute piece :) I like it.
That was wonderful. My "big" piece was the 1st movement of the Boccherini in D. I'd been playing flute about 3 years like you in this video. It was my audition piece for an arts High School. Yes, I got in :)
By the way, you play it even better now :)
Your intro music was my audition piece for my districts honors band...that just gave me such a flood of emotions 😂
I had to watch it twice, once to watch the performance and again to see you watching your literal mini-me. To be honest, I got a little misty eyed watching your expressions while watching your younger self.
Ah I can feel the nostalgia I get the same when watching old performances back. Miss those classical student days and all my old teachers :) You did a great job on that piece! Good tone for your age! I swear you can often "hear" when someone is going to become a professional musician :)
I just got assigned this piece by my flute teacher and I love it so much
I loved this style of video.
I had that same book in the 80s. I lost my book along with all my teacher's markings about 3 years ago and miss it terribly. It became my warm ups when in public since i wanted pieces that i wouldn't mess up on.
Still amazing as usual 🥰💗
This song makes me, a trumpet player-want to learn flute
Ha I played that song so much when I was younger!!
I loved it!!
I definitely played this around the same age. So many of the same memories. 😂😂😂 #crackedBflat
I thought you were in your early 20’s and your actually two years older than me 😅 what’s your skin care routine?! I need to look younger too
i love that lyrical section 🥰🥰🥰
10:49 and finally that G I would have renegaded earlier in the piece is at the end of the song. Beautiful 😂 I also get emotional when I play music I remember from elementary and middle school. My college audition piece makes me cry sometimes it’s so beautiful. I was a clarinet player in elementary and middle school and played trumpet in high school and college I’m a professional trumpet player today although I do own/play 12 other instruments (including a flute. That I actually purchased and began playing about 2 months ago. I got it home and looked up a flute tutorial and I’ve been watching your channel ever since and will continue to do so lol
I love you your music your memories and your channel you’re a brilliant flutists and overall musician god speed to u
I play clarinet and it’s always a 50% chance if I can play anything higher that a high C sharp
Jpmoney 10 I couldn't play a correct high C for the longest time. I didn't realize I was supposed to pull my tongue up and back
Trystin Kraynak we’ve been yelled to keep our tongue up and back since day 1😂😂 ‘eeeee’ ‘hiss like a cat’
Sylvia N. I haven't lol because i never did a band class when I decided to play in the pep band lol. I now march and I've learned so much lol
Play bassoon in high school and am the best player in my band atm, I made al county and all district, and Allstate auditions.
Geez your 14. Years older than me. I just realized this
*you're*
And no one cares.
I thought she was like early twenties.
You sound amazing, a little bit sharp but phenomenal for 13 ❤️
My choir director/organist suggested I do this before Mass on my oboe while he accompanies me on the pipe organ. I’d like to, but I’m always scared about what will actually come out of my oboe.
Ahh the B flat! I’ve been playing flute for almost 4 years now (I started in fifth grade and I am now in 9th grade!), and I literally just learned how to play a high G 😆 (but I’ve only ever done concert band and now marching band)
That is brilliant playing for someone after only 3 years!
You were fabulous!!!! That is a really challenging piece!!!
I’m freaking out I used the same book! I’m performing the Sicilienne as my final year concerto next week.
I've been humbled
And you are fabulous now!!!
hungarian serenade was the first piece i made all state on when i was 14 i think? we have the same embouchure but your tone quality is much better, i roll in some when i play and im trying to fix it, anyway you're great :)
beautiful song I think it sounds better with out the piano because in the video I couldn't really hear you but when you played the song now it's very pretty. I love classical music I've been learning how to play the piano I was in choir in school I've always dreamed of playing the piano I've been playing for a year now I like going through my then and now videos. I used a app called simply piano now I use the piano faber piano adventures method books. I enjoy playing an instrument more than singing
That was cute. Going back is helpful. You were good.
Wonderfully played
What kind of flute were you using back then? And also, you were really good back then!!! I have a feeling this would be a song I would be playing really soon, so I need advice!! Please answer!!
I just recently stumbled upon your channel. I am a fellow RSYO alum (saw your case tag in another vid), friend of Robin, and I got married at Immanuel with David as our organist! 😅
i'd love to see you repeat it now!!! watched it all the way through...you did!! lol....great job!!!!
I scored a First Division on a Class I solo, and it was the Bach E flat Major, also when I was only thirteen. The piece you're playing now was one of the many lessons I worked on outside of class and other scheduled auditions. I tinkered around with this one at a much faster tempo. I was, and I still am, a nerdy person with glasses.
I started a few months ago with flute and it's fun to play and I enjoy it even though I suffer with learning queen and unchain melody but I get through it and enjoy playing flute.
I played the hell out of everything in that book too, it's now in pieces :P. I also shredded that Cavalli Etude book with the yellow cover we all seemed to have. Now I play Irish music and actively ignore classical technique.
I am playing for two years now but because of the lockdown I hadn‘t 3-4 months any lessons and still I notice a big progress in comparison to last year
8.31 love this part too... awesome..
y e s
Excellent performance.
this was literally when I was was born (I was born in 2004 and I am 15 in 8 days)
Happy early birthday!😃🎉🎉
Bro, I only play the violin but now I think I wanna learn flute. I love your videos, and that music is one of the best songs I've heard...compared to what our band gets to play
@Mia Siebeneck twosetviolin ahahah
SHE PLAYED THIS THE EXACT DAY MY SISTER WAS BORN😳😳😳
Awww how cute! I get emotional and nostalgic over old performances too, and regularly break out the old music just to make myself feel some typa way 😅
ive been playing bass clarinet for a year now, im working on the solos “The Buffoon” and “Clown Dance”
Wow! I played Hungarian Serenade on flute for a program called Solos & Ensembles when I was in 8th grade. This video brings back a lot of memories.