FluteKeys Studio
At FluteKeys, students in elementary grades through adult enhance their knowledge and musical experiences through private study.
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James Galway
In New York (2009) I got to meet James Galway. He is as charming in person as he is on stage. I also played in a flute orchestra of officially) 1,989 flute players (there were actually over 2,000, below) that now has a place in the Guinness Book of World Records for the largest flute ensemble ever. A video excerpt / full video is available on YouTube.
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James Galway
In New York (2009) I got to meet James Galway. He is as charming in person as he is on stage. I also played in a flute orchestra of officially) 1,989 flute players (there were actually over 2,000, below) that now has a place in the Guinness Book of World Records for the largest flute ensemble ever. A video excerpt / full video is available on YouTube.
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James Galway
In New York (2009) I got to meet James Galway. He is as charming in person as he is on stage. I also played in a flute orchestra of officially) 1,989 flute players (there were actually over 2,000, below) that now has a place in the Guinness Book of World Records for the largest flute ensemble ever. A video excerpt / full video is available on YouTube.
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About Us
Sue Garton, Teacher
Biography
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.
Biography
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.

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.
FluteKeys Students
I am blessed with a group of motivated students who love to play flute! Here is a chance to get to know each other a little better. Email me (sue.garton@flutekeys.com) to add or update your information.
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Alivia Hooper 7th Grade,Edition Middle School -

Angela Lin 8th Grade, Franklin Middle School -

Edie Hoganson Freshman, University High School -

Elianna Boucek 4th Grade,Bottenfield Elementary School -

Elizabeth Su Freshman, Champaign Central High School
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
- 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
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Scales
These appear in the page on playing and learning, but there are here as well for convenience.
- Two-octave scales from six flats to six sharps, in major and melodic minor. Download and print on your home printer.
Download Circle of Fifths
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Circle of Fifths
This chart also appears in the page on playing and learning, but are here as well for convenience.
- Including keys signatures and major and minor relationships.