by Erin Nichols | Mar 27, 2018 | Instruments
Of all of the instruments in the flute family, none seem to be so polarizing as the piccolo. Personally, it is my favorite auxiliary instrument to play! Here is a quick history and some fun facts you may not know about the piccolo: The piccolo, and the concert flute,...
by Erin Nichols | Mar 20, 2018 | Clinics, Masterclasses
Yet another exciting event announcement here this week: renowned British composer and flutist Ian Clarke will be presenting a masterclass here at the Indy Flute Shop on Wednesday, April 18th! Details are still in the works, but Clarke will be working with university...
by Erin Nichols | Mar 13, 2018 | Clinics, Masterclasses
Ladies and gentlemen, I have SUCH an exciting announcement: PROJECT Trio is coming to the Indy Flute Shop on Wednesday, May 23rd! This will be the highlight of celebrating the shop’s 10th anniversary as a part of Paige’s Music, and I can’t think of...
by Erin Nichols | Mar 6, 2018 | Instruments, Shop information, Video
For the past few years we’ve held an event that not only saves you money on great instruments and supplies, but it’s also a lot of fun! We call it our Music Madness Sale and it happens in coordination with the college basketball tournament that begins about this same...
by Erin Nichols | Feb 27, 2018 | Video
If you or your flute student have ever had an instrument delivered to one of the over 400 schools that Paige’s Music and the Indy Flute Shop serve, chances are you’ve come across one of our wonderful road warriors, also known as our district managers....
by Erin Nichols | Feb 20, 2018 | Instruments, Shop information
As contest season comes to a close we feel it is the perfect time to reward your student for his or her hard work by upgrading to a higher level instrument. If you’ve been looking for a good reason to exchange your beginner instrument for a more advanced instrument,...
by Erin Nichols | Feb 6, 2018 | General
I know there are probably a lot of you readers who are participating in State ISSMA Solo and Ensemble contest this weekend, and I wish every one of you the very best of luck! Luck doesn’t really have anything to do with it, though, does it? We all know that it...
by Erin Nichols | Jan 30, 2018 | Clinics, Masterclasses
Have you RSVP’d for the exciting events taking place tomorrow?? Both the William Bennett (“Wibb”) meet-and-greet AND the masterclass are FREE! Bennett will be giving a masterclass at Eidson-Duckwall Recital Hall at Butler University! Butler flute...
by Erin Nichols | Jan 23, 2018 | General
This week’s blog is a guest post from The Flute View with Anna Luther on the benefits of slow practicing. Enjoy! At first blush, slow practice can feel torturous, no matter how long you’ve been playing music. Slowing your 16th notes down so they are played...
by Erin Nichols | Jan 16, 2018 | Instruments
When looking at an upgrade for an individual or a student, lots of people (understandably!) have the same question: what really makes a better flute, well, better? There are a myriad of materials, key options, and other features to consider when purchasing your next...
