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Learning Through Teaching
Learning through teaching others is an honored tradition. For example, teaching marching fundamentals to younger students is a great way ... -
Online Music Lessons
When the pandemic arrived in March 2020, many music students switched to online private lessons, and many still continue to ... -
A Positive Culture
In January I visited Prairie View A&M University as a guest artist for the school’s Flute Festival, and my experience ... -
Switching to Intermediate Flute
Advancing from a beginner to an intermediate flute is an exciting transition, but the new instrument can present challenges. Here’s ... -
Preparing for Individual Competition
The spring season is filled with solo competitions, and individual preparation outside school band or sectional rehearsals can sometimes be ... -
Bands in South America
In July I was the invited U.S. guest at the Festival y Concurso Internacional de Flauta, an international festival and ... -
From Marching to Concert
Flutists face specific challenges balancing marching band with concert band as the style and approach are completely different. Here are ... -
Learning New Music
Beginning the new marching season is an exciting time with drill to learn and music to master. Learning new music ... -
Explore, Expand, Energize
After the excitement of marching season in summer and fall months, rehearsals often become routine when preparing for festival or ... -
Relieve Upper Body Tension
With marching season in full swing, flutists often suffer from upper body tension and head and arm fatigue as longer ... -
Prepping for Solos
When the excitement of fall marching season is a distant memory, it’s the perfect time to prepare for next season’s ... -
Back to School
After a relaxed schedule over the summer, beginning the new school year is an abrupt change with early rehearsals, demanding ... -
Stretching for Flutists
Stretching frequently in a practice session increases flexibility, reduces tension and develops focus instead of frustration. Try these simple exercises ... -
Getting in Shape After Summer
With summer break behind and the school year off to a fresh start, it’s a great time to establish a ... -
Simplify Sightreading
Always a challenge, sightreading takes practice and patience in order to develop accuracy and confidence. Here are rules to guide ... -
An ACTIVE Approach
With the new marching season off and running at a fast pace, active learning adds confidence and builds skill with ... -
Attend a Summer Masterclass
With the end of the school year approaching, it’s a great time to consider attending a summer music masterclass, camp ... -
Ins & Outs of Trills
Accurate use of trill keys is essential for speed, intonation and technical confidence. Choosing which key(s) to use can be ... -
Staying Healthy
ince marching is an outdoor activity, weather conditions from the hot summer months to the cold temperatures in late fall ... -
Making a Quality Recording
Developing skill and confidence in producing quality recordings is essential for musicians. With a few simple techniques and regular practice, ... -
Prep for Auditions
Success in auditions requires preparation, practice and experience. These suggestions will organize your practice time and help you develop confidence ... -
Starting the Day
Every day is a new start for a flutist, and I begin the day with exercises to prepare for a ... -
Focus on Phrasing
Phrasing begins with the basic building blocks of music, scales and arpeggios, and musical expression adds content to basic notes ... -
Developing Breath Control
Flute technique from Mary Karen Clardy. From Halftime Magazine, a print publication and online community about the marching arts. -
Flute Basics
The most basic of human actions is the ability to breathe, and an understanding of the breathing process is fundamental ... -
Common Flute Problems
Mary Karen Clardy, renowned musician and author, helps flutists combat common problems with tone, intonation and technique. From Halftime Magazine, ... -
Fast Fingering For Flutists
Practical tips for fast flute fingering from Halftime Magazine, a print publication and online community about the marching arts.
Author: Mary Karen Clardy
Mary Karen Clardy
Mary Karen Clardy, professor of flute at the University of North Texas in Denton, appears as a soloist, chamber artist and teacher throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, Europe, Asia and South America. A renowned author, she has published more than 10 books from European American Music, Leduc, Schott and Universal Edition. Her students are consistent prizewinners in international competitions and occupy prominent orchestral and faculty positions throughout the world. Visit www.mkclardy.com.
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