Archive for the ‘FAQs’ Category

Advice For Adult Flutists:
When is it time to purchase a better flute?

Most of the flutists that are purchasing new flutes tell me that they have a sense that their current instrument is holding them back, or that they are not able to grow musically with the instrument they have. In some cases the head-joint is to blame.  Some of the complaints include lack of a full dynamic […]

Advice For Young Flutists:
When is it time to purchase a better flute?

The correct time to purchase a step-up flute for a young flutist can be determined by a few criteria: How long has the student been playing and how dedicated are they to improving?  If the student is motivated, practicing and is seen to be interested in playing the flute through Jr. High School and beyond, […]

How to purchase your next flute

For Adult Flutists Flutists are fortunate.  There are more manufacturers of flutes than any other wind instrument.  While this gives the flutist a lot of choice, it can be confusing, even for the seasoned flutist.  The good news for the flutist is that because there are so many manufacturers, competition is fierce. How much should I spend? This […]

How should I purchase a step-up flute?

For Jr. High and High School flutists Flutists are lucky.  There are more manufacturers of flutes than any other wind instrument.  While this gives the flutist a lot of choice, it can also be confusing, especially for a younger student and their parents.  The good news is that since there are so many manufacturers, prices […]