Steps to Mastery: The Masterclass

Have you ever participated in a masterclass before? Or does the idea leave you trembling in your boots? The idea can certainly be intimidating, particularly if you have never seen a well-executed masterclass yourself. They can be incredibly powerful, though, and both...

Yearly specials

Believe it or not, it’s that time of year again–the magical 4th quarter in the business world! For the last 3 months of the year, many manufacturers offer special promotions and rebates for larger purchases, and at Paige’s Music and the Indy Flute...

William Bennett

In accordance with the Greater Indianapolis Flute Club, I have some VERY exciting news to share–William Bennett is coming to Indianapolis for Indy Flute Day on March 4, 2017!! This is sure to be an incredibly exciting opportunity for flutists all around the...

Articulation

Do different articulation markings leave your head spinning? These days, it’s becoming very common to see a wide range of articulations denoted in music, especially with extended techniques and contemporary composers. With the help of Jennifer Cluff, flute...

Staff spotlight: Tim Dawson

Does your student rent an instrument for a school music program here in Indiana? We owe so much of our business to our wonderful school music dealers, and Tim Dawson is the head of it all! Please check out this video to learn a bit more about Tim. We appreciate all he...

Microphones

I have gotten several questions recently from amateur performers about using a microphone when performing, and that’s a tricky question to answer! Often, a microphone is definitely needed to help amplify an instrument that can be very easily drowned out when...

Expanding your repertoire

Are you wanting to explore some different flute genres and pieces but don’t know where to start? Have you been recruited to make some beautiful music in your church or neighborhood and are scrambling to find some music that can be prepared in a short time? Never...

FAQ: Instrument protection, Part 1

Many of my customers have lots of questions about what kind of warranty or protection is included when purchasing a flute or piccolo from the Indy Flute Shop, and rightly so! Purchasing or renting an instrument is a big investment, and we want to make sure that you...

Step up sale!

Come to the Indy Flute Shop during the month of September and your first month is “on us” when you exchange your student instrument for a step-up instrument! This special offer is available on all of our step-up rental instruments in Paige’s Music, Encore Orchestral...

Galway Crusader headjoint by Gemeinhardt

One of the highlights of my trip to NFA this year was seeing the official release of something so exciting and revolutionary to the flute world: the new Crusader headjoint, designed and tested by Sir James Galway himself! Even though he still plays concerts...