by Erin Nichols | Sep 8, 2015 | Uncategorized
A couple months ago, I was thrilled to share a short little yoga sequence video featuring a wonderful flute player, yogi, and friend, Karen Moratz. I had so much fun that I wanted to continue along this same vein with what has become a huge interest of mine: wellness...
by Erin Nichols | Sep 1, 2015 | Features, Instruments
This week, I wanted to highlight a brand that many people have heard of, but not necessarily in the context of flutes: Pearl! “But wait, doesn’t Pearl make drums?” is a question that I hear so often when people come into the shop–and the answer...
by Erin Nichols | Aug 25, 2015 | Features, Instruments, Shop information
Of all of plethora of accessories available to fine flute players, there are few that produce such confusion and mystery as one: the Pad Saver. Okay, maybe I’m exaggerating a bit, but I do come across students who are not sure how to use this accessory properly,...
by Erin Nichols | Aug 18, 2015 | Uncategorized
Hello everyone! I am back from an amazing trip to the National Flute Association convention in Washington, D.C….I feel so energized and excited about the work that I do! It was wonderful meeting with so many educators, performers, salespeople, and everything in...
by Erin Nichols | Aug 11, 2015 | Features, Instruments
Good morning! Tomorrow I am embarking on a very exciting trip to Washington, D.C. for the annual National Flute Association convention! Last year’s convention was my first time attending, and I am SO excited to see what this year brings! Be sure to check the IFS...
by Erin Nichols | Aug 6, 2015 | Features, Instruments
Boy, it seems like summer is getting shorter and shorter, doesn’t it? Here at Paige’s Music and the Indy Flute Shop, we are in full swing with back-to-school time, preparing students for beginning or continuing band. It’s such an exciting time for...
by Erin Nichols | Jul 28, 2015 | Uncategorized
I am SO excited to share this experience with you all…this is a short, easy yoga session geared especially towards flute players. Led by flute and fitness expert Karen Evans Moratz of the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra and local yoga studios, this session will...
by Erin Nichols | Jul 21, 2015 | Uncategorized
A very good place to start, right? Anyone who has ever begun playing an instrument–or any other activity, for that matter–remembers the initial struggle of figuring out how to make a sound, move your fingers correctly, and all of the other challenges that...
by Erin Nichols | Jul 14, 2015 | Features, Instruments, Shop information
“My flute just isn’t as shiny as it used to be!!” We all know how frustrating it is to see our meticulously-maintained instruments starting to develop discoloration, especially in those pesky hard to reach places. This week, I wanted to talk a little...
by Erin Nichols | Jul 7, 2015 | Instruments
For our next focus on brands that are sold here in the Indy Flute Shop, we are going to take a look at famed American flute company, William S. Haynes and Co. Haynes is one of the oldest flute-making companies in the world, and their workshop has been based in Boston...
