Evan Tate Music

Many saxophonists eventually decide to pick up the flute.

Sometimes it’s for doubling gigs.
Sometimes it’s for pit orchestra work.
Sometimes it’s curiosity.
And sometimes it’s simply because the flute is one of the most beautiful and expressive instruments in…

The flute is a deceptively challenging instrument. Unlike the clarinet or saxophone—where a reed does a lot of the vibration work—the flute demands that you become the reed. And nowhere is this more evident than in your embouchure.

For…

I've made a few recordings with the flute in the last months and I want to share a couple of tips about what and how I did these sessions. I don't do a lot of recording on flute, but I'm…

Having a good, strong sound on the flute is just as important as playing in tune and having the necessary flexibility in your technique. 

As saxophonists, we are used to practicing long tones and overtones. You can do exactly the…