IMEA convention

Are you heading up to Fort Wayne for the 2017 IMEA convention? Here are a few highlights of this year’s schedule, geared towards flute players, instrumentalists in general, or things that just sound really cool! Pre-Conference: Meaningful Movement: Dalcroze...

2016 in review

2016 was another wonderful year here at the Indy Flute Shop! It is always so humbling to look back on the previous year and how the shop has continued to grow. As always, YOU are the reason for this, dear friends and customers. I want to extend a heartfelt thank you,...

It’s almost here…

Contest Season is almost here! January through April is a really busy time of year for school music students. Many of the annual contests and festivals happen during this time of the year. These include: Solo & Ensemble Contest Jazz Band Festival Junior/Middle...

Winter break practicing

You’ve made it through the first half of the school year! For many of you, that means you’ve probably played a few concerts, recently completed your marching band season, or maybe you’re headed to the Rose Parade. With winter comes the thrill of pep band, the...

Shopping ideas

Are you shopping for a favorite flutist in your life? The IFS carries several accessories that range from simple to stylish! For more ideas, just read on… One of the most popular accessories for flute players who are looking to improve their hand position is the...

Staff spotlight: Brad Rubin

If you have brought your flute in for repair to Paige’s Music, there is a chance that it has been carefully maintained by Brad Rubin, one of our woodwind technicians! Brad is a wonderful asset to our staff and is always willing to help. Please enjoy this video...

Performance anxiety

Performance anxiety is one of the most common complaints of musicians, from amateur performers to top professionals. While it is completely normal for a musician to get nervous before a performance, some find that the manifestation of their symptoms is enough to keep...

Giving Thanks

In the spirit of Thanksgiving, I have been musing lately on what I am thankful for. And there is so much! I am thankful that I have the opportunity to work with some of the finest musicians in the city, the state, and the whole Midwest. I am thankful that I have been...

In memory of Sophie

BOA Grand Nationals this past weekend was a time of celebration, and unfortunately also a time of great tragedy. Castle High School student performer Sophie Rinehart, along with two members of her family, were killed in a car accident on their way home to Newburgh,...

Super Sale 2016

Have you started your Christmas shopping yet? Or perhaps finished it already? If you’re like me and are struggling for ideas, Paige’s Music and the Indy Flute Shop have an answer for you if you have a budding musician in your life: our annual Super Sale! This is our...