The leading article in this weeks Dunoon Observer has thrown a bit more light on the ammunition found near Ardentinny last week. Local politicians are also seeking an investigation into how the 120 blank cartridges came...
At the EGM held in the hall on 11 May 2010, a new committee of seven members was elected with Margaret Emmett as Chair; Pauline Gordon - Treasurer; Marian Norris - Minute Secretary and Vicky...
It's time again to raise your radishes and pamper your peppers for Ardentinny's Flower & Craft Show. This very popular annual event takes place on Saturday August 21 in the Village Hall. Produce Display Village...
On the instructions of Ardentinny Community Council, the Walled Garden Working Group organised a village survey to ascertain whether or not the majority of the community were in favour of a community purchase of the...
Dougie Menzies of Ardenfield was quick with his camera this week capturing this excellent shot of a hungry Pine Marten at the squirrel food. Iona Lister who runs an excellent website dedicated to Pine Martens...
I’m Sue Garton, a flute teacher who loves teaching flute lessons and sharing the joys of making music, right here in Champaign-Urbana, in person and/or online. FluteKeys welcomes flutists and aspiring flute players from ages 7 through adult.
Whether you want to elevate your flute skills to the next level or you’ve never played flute before, I invite you to join me on your flute lessons journey.
Private flute lessons and ensembles at FluteKeys Studio are just the beginning of a series of motivating and enriching musical experiences. I’d love to meet you and discover your flute interests.
Welcome to FluteKeys Studio, where private flute lessons are just the beginning of a series of motivating and enriching musical experiences.
FluteKeys Studio is located at 1202 Devonshire Drive in Champaign, just a few minutes from the University of Illinois, Urbana and Savoy. Private flute lessons are offered to individuals by flute teacher Sue Garton. Students range from second grade through adult. A free trial flute lesson is encouraged, and parents are always welcome. Click here to read more about FluteKeys policies.
National Flute Conventions
As an active member of the National Flute Association (www.nfaonline.org) I attend their national conventions each August. Over the years I have met and heard several great flute musicians that I have mentioned during private and group sessions.
FluteKeys Resources
There are so many resources available, it is hard to keep track of them all. Here are a few categories that you may find helpful. If you know of a good resource that should be listed, please get in touch.
Useful articles on flute practicing, playing, and maintenance
Flute Playing and Learning, including
Tools and Techniques
Fingering Chart & Flute Mechanics
Well-Known Flute Players & Instructors
Summer Music Camps
Tips on buying a flute, related articles, some well-known flute sellers
Upcoming Releases
Resident composer & arranger Roland Garton occasionnaly provides pre-publication samples of upcoming new releases.
Flight of the Wood Sprites. a spirited journey for flute quartet (four C flutes with two doubling on piccolo) and lightweight, affordable percussion (minimum two semi-skilled performers).”
Click here to play MP3 file, or right-click and select “Save Link As” to download
What do area band directors want?
What do band directors in the Champaign vicinity like to see in their flute students? Click here to find out what many area directors find most important in their flute students.