by September Payne | Nov 24, 2018 | Articles, Tone
Breath-The Essence of Tone by, Dr. September PayneBREATHING IS LIFE! The air column is the spirit of the tone. Derived from the Latin “spiritus”, it means breath or wind. Marcel Moyse, one of the most iconic flute pedagogues, often said in lessons:“Give life to the... 
by September Payne | Nov 4, 2018 | Articles
The First Article in a Series based on The Private Lesson Journals of September Payne, D.M.A June 15, 2015 Preface The scope of this article cannot hope to include ample enough information on the grand life and prolific output of Marcel Moyse, for that, there... 
by September Payne | Nov 3, 2018 | Articles
BBC critic notes, “Stallman’s claim to a special
place among the world’s masters of the flute rests
in the daring artistry he demands of himself in
every situation.” “Mentored by Jean-Pierre Rampal early on, he went to Paris as a... 
by September Payne | Jun 26, 2017 | Uncategorized
Welcome to September Flutes. Whether you’re a beginner or amateur, planning on a career in music or seeking fun in a community band scene, I can take you where you want to go with your... by September Payne | Apr 22, 2017 | Tone
Tone is a fundamental characteristic of music production. Here are 4 steps you can take to improve your tone on the flute. #1 Posture Body Alignment relates to sound through the angle the flute is held and correct placement of the tone hole to the lips. Left... 
by September Payne | Apr 22, 2017 | Uncategorized
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by September Payne | Apr 22, 2017 | Uncategorized
1. Ditch the Distractions Facebook, Email. Out of sight is out of mind. Cultivate mindful, focused based, practice. Slow down so you can think, study, analyze, locate mistakes and hear tuning. Build attention endurance, an important performance skill. 2. Build a Habit...
