Why study music?

There is a wonderful article (?) about why you should study music. Here is a link to 20 reasons to study music.  But the one I like the best (shorter and more to the point) is this one. Whether flute, clarinet, voice, piano, tin whistle, or any other instrument, it is a gift you give yourself (or your child) by letting them learn to appreciate the beauty, and language of music of all styles.

OK off my little soap box.

New Duets-at least to me!

So two students of mine were ready for some new duet books and I felt more contemporary music would be more to their liking.  I emailed FluteWorld and they gave me some suggestions.  I ordered some of them.  I was hesitant to order one of the books because of the price (more than $20 after shipping) and not having seen the music to know for sure this is something my students would like.  I love the book!  It is a challenge for them, using many songs they have heard, in keys that are not just Bflat or Eflat.  Both of these students have completed Book 2 of Accent on Achievement and have been playing for 3-5 years.  The book I am in love with can be found here. I think I might buy the other duet book by the same arranger Fun Flute Duets. The people at Flute World were spot on when they recommended this book. I am so glad I contacted them.