by Erin Nichols | Feb 10, 2015 | Uncategorized
Have you ever heard of Greg Pattillo? Even if you haven’t, I bet you have–his YouTube videos, showcasing the famous “beatbox flute player,” have been viewed over 50 million times. A classically trained performer who graduated with his bachelors...
by Erin Nichols | Jan 27, 2015 | Uncategorized
Hello all! I have seen so many wonderful posts and photos from my friends and co-workers at the annual NAMM (National Association of Music Merchants) convention in southern California that I thought I would post a quick round-up for those of you (including myself) who...
by Erin Nichols | Jan 20, 2015 | Uncategorized
A couple of weeks ago, I posted some musings and tips related to practicing. This week, I wanted to focus more on the mental aspect: how do you get motivated to practice? When and where should you practice? And how do you overcome those pesky problem spots? Realtors...
by Erin Nichols | Jan 13, 2015 | Uncategorized
In honor of the upcoming Indiana Music Educator’s Association annual convention this weekend, I wanted to post a few references that all of you non-flute playing music educators might find helpful for teaching beginning to intermediate flute players. As both a...
by Erin Nichols | Jan 6, 2015 | Uncategorized
How many of us are guilty of treating practice as a chore or just yet another thing to accomplish on the daily to-do list? I know I’m raising my hand! I can’t even count how many times I’ve pulled my flute out begrudgingly, immediately hurried...
by Erin Nichols | Dec 30, 2014 | Uncategorized
Wow, what a year it has been here in the Indy Flute Shop!! Let’s take a quick stroll down memory lane, shall we? January -Erin visits Ball State University to speak to their flute studio about conservatory-level instruments March -Erin visits Indiana State...
by Erin Nichols | Dec 23, 2014 | Uncategorized
In this season of giving and gratitude, I wanted to take a moment here and wish every one of our amazing customers and supporters a Merry Christmas and Happy Holiday season. I feel so blessed to be able to do what I love and come to work at such a fun little flute...
by Erin Nichols | Dec 16, 2014 | Uncategorized
Hello all! This week’s blog is just plain fun. About two years ago, my neighbor John (of Encore Orchestral Strings here at Paige’s Music) made a video with his colleagues Veronica and Tom of some “tiny Mozart.” In it, they are playing student...
by Erin Nichols | Dec 9, 2014 | Uncategorized
When most flute players think of curved headjoints, they think of alto and bass flutes. But did you know that curved headjoints are available on regular C flutes as well? These instruments, designed for the smaller player in mind, have waned in popularity in the last...
by Erin Nichols | Dec 2, 2014 | Uncategorized
Did you know that we have a wonderful flute choir right here in Indianapolis? The Indy Winds Flute Choir is a high-level group of about 30 members that performs several times a year around the city. Led by local musician and yogi extraordinaire, Laura Dubish, they...
