Ask a Student - Why Take an RCM Exam?
For students aiming for a well-rounded musical education with measurable progress, the RCM program is an excellent option.
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Katie Kim
- Sep 4
- 3 min
Tortoise, Hare, or Cat - What Kind of Practicer are You?
Music teachers use the tortoise & hare story to illustrate two different types of practicers. But did you know a cat has both of them beat?
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Katie Kim
- Jul 12
- 2 min
Your First Flute Lesson: What to Expect
If you are thinking about signing up for a trial lesson (or if you are a parent interested in learning more), this article is for you!...
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Katie Kim
- Mar 1
- 3 min
3 Things I Wish Parents Knew Before Enrolling Their Child in Music Lessons
Are private lessons right for your family? Here are some things to consider.
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Katie Kim
- Jan 18
- 2 min
Harmonizing Life & Music: How I Set Boundaries as a Musician
For a musician, the line separating work from everyday life is often blurry. Whether it's practicing, blogging, scheduling, preparing for...
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Katie Kim
- May 1, 2023
- 2 min
Which of these 3 Disney Flutists Would I Want in My Flute Section?
If you're a flute player and a Disney fan, chances are you're familiar with the movie "Cinderella" for the scene where Cinderella's evil...
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Katie Kim
- Apr 17, 2023
- 2 min
Ensemble Etiquette: What Not to Do
Recently, I sent out a poll to my musician friends asking them to rank a list of ensemble faux-pas from most to least offensive. 20...
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Katie Kim
- Mar 10, 2023
- 4 min
6 Questions to Help You Evaluate Your Performances
On Saturday, March 4th, I gave a solo recital for my family, friends, and students. I'll be sharing 6 questions that I used to evaluate...
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Katie Kim
- Mar 6, 2023
- 2 min
Why I Love Teaching Beginning Students
I cried in my first flute lesson. It wasn't my teacher's fault at all. She had given me an etude that was just outside my abilities at...
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Katie Kim
- Jan 31, 2023
- 3 min
3 Common Practice Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
As a young teacher, one of the things I learned very quickly is that it is not enough to tell a student what to practice - I must also...
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Katie Kim
- Jan 2, 2023
- 3 min
To Buy or Not to Buy - That is the Question
Parents often ask me if they should buy or rent their child's first instrument. Though every family's situation is unique, here are some...
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Katie Kim
- Nov 1, 2022
- 3 min
Thankful to Be Here: A Reflection
The fall and winter months are a time of reflection and gratitude. As the year comes to a close and I consider all that has changed in...
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Katie Kim
- May 26, 2022
- 4 min
5 Reasons to Join Marching Band
When you think about your high school years, what comes to mind? For me, it's music. My high school had a robust music program that...
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Katie Kim
- May 12, 2022
- 3 min
3 Life-Changing Pieces of Advice from a Jazz Trumpeter
Back when I was working at the La Jolla Music Society, I had the privilege of attending an open sound check with the Jazz at Lincoln...
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Katie Kim
- May 12, 2022
- 1 min
Welcome to the Fluteful Blog!
My name is Katie and I'm a professional flutist based in San Diego. I love teaching, I love writing, and I love playing my instrument -...
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