Encore Music Lab

As we move into the wet, cold, and dark season here in the PNW, a reminder that you can always take your lesson online! A heads up the day before is appreciated, but not necessary.

Getting out in nature is what keeps me grounded. I came across this graffiti recently on a lunchtime walk. A good reminder.

Congratulations to Pia for her successful audition into Junior All State!

If anyone is looking for an alternative to BYSO, check out the Collaborative Musicians Project: https://comusicpro.org/youth-ensembles -3661-41ca-8eab-b0d29cd266b2

Rehearsals are on Wednesdays, and audition uploaded online is due September 11th!

Collaborative Musicians Project Youth Ensemble Program provides comprehensive training in all aspects of classical music collaborations for small, mixed ensembles.

Congratulations to M for her successful audition into the All-State Wind Symphony!

Check your email before driving in! Wintery weather means we'll be online. 🌨❄️

Oh my, I haven't posted in a while! All is well- students are busy preparing for a performance middle of next month. ❄️🌨

"Squirrels" flute music, complete with cute squirrel photos.

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A holiday song for all you music geeks...

Interesting.....thanks to Georgia State University Choirs for sharing.....♫

Anyone going flute shopping this season? Shop local!

3 Under the Tree
Shhh…It’s a surprise!
Happy Holidays! Fluteworks Seattle has begun our December Sale! We would love to help you surprise and delight that special musician with 3 new flutes or piccolos under the tree!

We are offering a 5% Instant Rebate in December on All In-Stock Intermediate Flutes and Piccolos. We have the Pacific Northwest’s largest selection of flutes. Included in our intermediate stock are brands such as Altus Azumi, Burkart Resona, Haynes Amadeus, Powell Sonare, and Di Zhao.

Select and reserve 3 instruments now to pick up in the days before Christmas. You then have a 7 day at-home trial to make sure you have just the right instrument. If those 3 are not quite the right fit, you can bring them back and select 3 more.

Please email, text, or call to make your reservations. Inventory is limited! The sooner you reserve, the better your chances of getting the brands and models you want.

We also have accessories, such as BAM cases, Beaumont cleaning cloths, and Roi flute bags, to make this holiday special.

Feeling grateful to work with an amazing organization called the Seattle Music Teachers Association. It's a great group of teachers who hold events and work on professional development. But they are also really wonderful human beings who laugh together and support each other too. If you're a music teacher you should check out one of SMTA's events! Next up is the holiday party. :) https://www.seattlemta.org/

Seattle Music Teachers Association A non-profit organization that supports music teachers, students, and the Seattle community through resources, musical events, and professional development opportunities.

If your child consistently wants to quit, let them quit! It's not wasted effort or money even if they never play music again. But maybe they need new music, a new teacher, or to cut back on other activities. Leave the conversation open. There are so many things to try in life- childhood is a great time to see what is most interesting.