What a gem! Barb Oakley has insightfully created a “must have” resource for every instrumental ensemble teacher.



Written from a practical, problem-solving standpoint, Barb has organized the book’s material in a format that offers easy-to-ﬁnd solutions for day-to-day flute issues that every instrumental teacher faces in class.



Barb’s extensive experience and research shines through to help those of us with limited flute pedagogy offer much needed support to our students. Thank you, Barb!



—Jim Rice Band & Orchestra teacher at Inglemoor High School, Northshore School District, WA; President of Washington Music Educators Association (WMEA); Past-President, Northwest Division, NAfME (National Association for Music Education)



How do you get two piccolos to play in tune? Read this book!



Barbara Oakley has provided an invaluable resource for band directors, students and private instructors to address the mysteries of flute playing, with careful attention to the sequential skills needed for success at any level. As a highly respected flute teacher, coach and professional flutist, Barbara’s students stand out for producing a beautiful characteristic tone, and playing with impeccable ensemble intonation. In this book she shares her teaching secrets with clear explanations and examples designed to avoid typical problems for beginning through accomplished flute players.



Included are comprehensive, easy-to-read fingering and trill charts. These alone are a must for every band room.



Any teacher who instructs young flutists needs this reference book to help provide clear, accurate information to their students. Setting up good habits from the beginning is the quickest way to ongoing success.



—Scott Barnes President-Elect for the NW Division of the National Association of Music Education; Manager of Visual and Performing Arts, Edmonds School District, WA; Past-President, Washington Music Educators Association (WMEA)

