Jennifer Slaughter
Flute Expert
Education
- Master's of Music, Flute Performance, Boise State University
- Bachelor's of Music, Flute Performance, University of Denver
Professional Achievements
- She serves as the tenured Third Flute for the Spokane Symphony Orchestra, where she has been a member since 2015.
- Notable recitals of hers include performances at the Steinway Gallery of Spokane and Holy Names Music Center.
- She has been running her private flute studio since 2007.
- She contributes to community music programs, including the Spokane Symphony's Music Innovates initiative and the Lullaby Project.
- She has been published in the College Music Symposium, for her work on entrepreneurship in music education.
Certifications & Organizations
- Private Teacher Grant, Weeping Willow, 2018
- Winning performance, 2014 National Flute Association Convention Masterclass Competition
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Co-authored Articles (11)
How to
Play the Flute
The flute is a woodwind instrument that plays some of the highest notes in an orchestra. While flutes may look intimidating with all of their keys, you can easily start learning how to play. Once you put the instrument t...
How to
Blow Into a Flute
Playing the flute can be both rewarding for you and entertaining for others, but only if you produce a pleasing sound! Knowing a little about how to hold your flute, how to shape your mouth while playing, and how to use ...
How to
Tune a Flute
No musical instrument sounds right if it is out of tune. You might not realize it, but flutes can be out of tune just like most other instruments. '''Luckily, tuning your flute is easy. Simply check that the cork is cent...
How to
Assemble a Flute
The flute is a delicate woodwind instrument that can be damaged if not handled correctly. Assembling a flute is a matter of identifying the instrument’s various parts and following a few simple guidelines to attach the...
How to
Play the F Scale on the Flute
To truly understand scales, you must be able to play them in a harmonic way. Wait one second, how do you play one? Don't worry! This article will exactly tell you how. In a few days, you will be able to play the scales ...
How to Hold a Flute & Avoid Starting Bad Habits
Grab your flute and kick-start your playing progression Holding your flute correctly can seem difficult because there are a lot of things to remember. If you practice your finger positions and body posture, you are wel...
How to
Clean and Maintain Your Flute
Your flute is an expensive and valuable instrument that needs to be properly cleaned and cared for to remain in good condition. You must clean your flute after each use. Gently handle your flute while assembling and disa...
How to
Clean a Recorder
The recorder is an instrument that has been around for centuries and is a popular first instrument due to its relative simplicity. Whether you own a plastic or wooden recorder, it’s important to clean the instrument re...
How to
Make a Transverse Flute from Household Supplies
Whether playing, singing, or listening, music is a creative process. Creating music can be fun and enjoyable, and doesn't need to be difficult. It can be just as easy to create musical instruments. One of the simplest i...
How to
Play the Piccolo
The piccolo is an instrument constructed of wood or plastic, and silver, or a combination of these materials. It is a half-sized flute, playing the higher range of notes. And while the piccolo is used mainly in orchestra...
How to
Hit the Lower Notes on a Flute
On a flute, the lower notes can be harder to play than the higher ones. It just depends on what kind of flute player you are. You could have more trouble playing higher notes than lower notes. Here are some suggestions f...
