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A Glimpse at Tracy Harris’ Flute Boot Camp

By Brendan Lyons

Here is your chance to take a sneak peek at Tracy Harris’ Flute Boot Camp.  Pepper has compiled seven videos that take you inside Tracy’s program.  Learn the best techniques for breathing, vibrato, maintenance and more from one of the top names in the flute world.  Then, check out Tracy’s book, The Flute Boot Camp Manual.

Brendan Lyons
Brendan started at Pepper in 2012 and currently works in the Marketing department as a copywriter. A graduate of Villanova University, Brendan has been a musician for over twenty years. He is also an author, using his talents at Pepper to bring the knowledge of our experienced staff to our customers.

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