by Erin Nichols | Nov 25, 2014 | Uncategorized
Happy Thanksgiving, everybody! I wanted to take a minute to express my sincere gratitude to you, my customers and the reason that I have this amazing job doing what I do! I feel truly blessed at the success that this year has brought to the little Indy Flute Shop, and...
by Erin Nichols | Nov 18, 2014 | Instruments, Video
Good morning! Cold enough for all you fellow Hoosiers?? This week on the IFS blog we’re talking about open-holed flutes: the benefits, how they work, and alleviating the fear of them with younger players! Enjoy!
by Erin Nichols | Nov 11, 2014 | Uncategorized
This week, I wanted to take the time to tell you a little about myself–my background, education, and how I came to be the manager of the greatest little flute shop in the Midwest! I was born and raised in Lafayette, about an hour north of Indianapolis. I started...
by Erin Nichols | Nov 4, 2014 | Uncategorized
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! No, no, I’m not talking about Christmas–yet!! I’m talking about marking your calendars for the Paige’s Music Super Sale on November 20-22nd! Once a year, we set out a big box on the sales counter...
by Erin Nichols | Oct 29, 2014 | Features, Instruments
This week, the IFS blog is all about headjoints! Surprisingly enough, this part of the instrument is often responsible for the biggest sound improvement when upgrading to an intermediate or higher level instrument. Extra keys and gadgets are certainly important as...
by Erin Nichols | Oct 22, 2014 | Uncategorized
Seeing school students try out their new instruments, progress in their programs, and upgrade to an instrument that really helps them shine is one of my favorite parts of what I do here at the Indy Flute Shop. But I also love meeting adults of all ages who are just...
by Erin Nichols | Oct 14, 2014 | Uncategorized
For this weeks blog, we’re answering another burning question about the flutes sold in the IFS: will they come with a better case? What about if my instrument is used? Find out here!
by Erin Nichols | Oct 10, 2014 | Uncategorized
Over the next few months, we will be posting a series of videos answering some of the questions that are most commonly asked about the step-up flutes we offer in the shop. This first video serves as an introduction to why you and your student should consider...
by Erin Nichols | Sep 23, 2014 | Uncategorized
As a flute player, I am often the first to admit that our instruments are some of the most temperamental when it comes to repair and maintenance issues. There are just so many small screws, pins, rods, and other mechanisms that, if even slightly bent or damaged, can...
by Erin Nichols | Sep 12, 2014 | Instruments, Shop information
Are you currently renting a flute from Paige’s Music or the Indy Flute Shop? Now that school is in session and music programs have hit the ground running, we are extending a special offer to our current rental customers! For the month of September, if you come...