The flute bloggers were especially busy in April.
- Flutist Nicole Riner shares some research-based recommendations (from 2004) about gender stereotypes and school band programs.
 - Jolene Harju Madewell prioritizes aspects of flute tone production.
 - Michelle Barraclough discusses orchestra pit playing for flutists.
 - Roderick Seed gives tips on improving flute resonance.
 - Flutist Rachel Taylor Geier offers advice on recital preparation.
 - Bassoonist Betsy Sturdevant continues her series of orchestral excerpt blog-masterclasses with the Berlioz Symphonie Fantastique.
 - Woodwind player Larry Weintraub explores musical careers on cruise ships and in European publicly-funded ensembles.