by Erin Nichols | Aug 23, 2016 | Features, Instruments
Earlier this year, the Indy Flute Shop and Paige’s Music became a Shokunin Select Dealer. What does Shokunin mean? Yamaha phrases it as: Shokunin (sho-ku-neen) Japanese (n) craftsman, artisan. “The Japanese word shokunin is defined by both Japanese and...
by Erin Nichols | Aug 16, 2016 | Clinics, Masterclasses
Wow, what a whirlwind week it’s been! I attended the annual National Flute Association convention in San Diego last Wednesday through Sunday–I am so thankful to have these opportunities! Conventions are always a great time to meet face-to-face with the...
by Erin Nichols | Aug 9, 2016 | Shop information
Have you seen the Paige’s Music staff spotlights? There is so much that goes on behind the scenes here at the shop, and many of you never get the chance to meet the hard-working individuals that repair your instruments! Please enjoy this staff spotlight on...
by Erin Nichols | Aug 2, 2016 | Uncategorized
It’s the beginning of August. The sun is shining, the wind is warm, it’s the height of summer. In Indiana, school is starting. For many students, this means that English, math, biology, history come roaring back from the long summer. For a growing number of students,...
by Erin Nichols | Jul 26, 2016 | Uncategorized
Well, as quickly as it came, summer is done for some of you! Many students and parents are gearing up for the beginning of the school year, so I wanted to share a quick little tutorial on how to care for your flute as you start this fun new journey as a flutist! If...
by Erin Nichols | Jul 19, 2016 | Symphony
If you are an at all experienced flute player, you have probably played a few cadenzas in your life. Johann Quantz defines a “cadenza” as “that extempore embellishment created, according to the fancy and pleasure of the performer, by a concertante...
by Erin Nichols | Jul 12, 2016 | Shop information
For parents, students, and educators alike, July is a great time to rest, relax, and spend some time thinking about things besides school and activities! For us here at the Indy Flute Shop and Paige’s Music, though, July is when we start ramping up for the beginning...
by Erin Nichols | Jul 5, 2016 | Uncategorized
As we are well past the end of the school year, we have a tendency to want to take the summer off from anything school related. When it comes to playing an instrument you have to resist the urge to do that. You should make a plan to practice and stick with it so that...
by Erin Nichols | Jun 28, 2016 | Shop information
As many of you know, we have a full-service repair shop at our parent company, Paige’s Music, that fixes everything from piccolos to string basses. We have several woodwind technicians who specialize in flutes. Tim Roethler is a seasoned professional with over...
by Erin Nichols | Jun 21, 2016 | Uncategorized
My, my, my, how time flies when you’re having fun! The Indy Flute Shop is celebrating 8 years this month of helping the Midwest’s finest flutists find their perfect instrument and accessories! As many of you know, I have only been here for just over 3...
