NFA 2017 recap

Well just like that, another National Flute Association convention is in the books! This year’s convention was in Minneapolis, which is a first for me. As always, there were so many incredible recitals, learning opportunities, and chances to visit with vendors....

Returning flute students

Last week, I went over some great tips from educator and clinician Carolyn Keyes regarding getting flute students started successfully with good techniques and habits. This week, I want to focus on the second part of Carolyn’s article, how to work with returning...

Successful beginnings

Around the beginning of every school year, it gets crazy busy here at the Indy Flute Shop. Since I am a Paige’s Music employee, I also help beginning customers start their students on brand new instruments, which always comes with lots of questions! In between...

Renting a flute for your new student

Well, as quickly as it began, summer is over–or at least almost over–for many of us here in Indiana! It’s hard to believe that as of Wednesday, many metro Indianapolis school systems are back in session. For many of you, that means it’s time to...

Staff spotlight: Nickey Hubert

One of my favorite parts about working here (well, besides playing all the awesome flutes and working with fabulous customers of course) is the amazing people that I interact with every day. Paige’s Music is truly a family, just as much as it is a well-oiled...

Stormy weather…

These storms in the Indy area this morning got me thinking about the age-old problem that flute players must deal with: how do we keep flute pads in good condition? As you probably know, a flute overhaul and repad is the most expensive maintenance cost for our...

New shop!

Hello from the brand new Indy Flute Shop! As you have probably heard by now, there have been some major changes happening at Paige’s Music, and we’re so excited to finally share the first peek (well, unless you’ve already been to see us) inside the...

Helpful beginner info

Do you have a beginning flute student who is just getting started with lessons or a summer band program while school is out? Paige’s Music teamed up with Creekside Middle School a few years ago to create a comprehensive and super helpful web page for every...

Showroom update

Hello everyone! Well, as is often the case, things got pushed back with finishing the new Indy Flute Shop space–but we really are so close! I do have some exciting updates to share, as well as an approximate timeline for when things are going to be done. First...