by Erin Nichols | Sep 3, 2014 | Instruments, Shop information, Uncategorized
As many of you know, this is the time of year when many students are involved in talented and competitive marching programs. Many flute players see this time of year as the perfect time to try the most popular flute auxiliary instrument: the piccolo! Now I...
by Erin Nichols | Jul 14, 2014 | Instruments, Shop information, Uncategorized
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...
by Erin Nichols | Oct 1, 2013 | Clinics, Masterclasses
Wow! What a whirlwind this week has been! Thank you to everyone who attended our clinic with Greg Pattillo, and special thanks to Greg for an amazing 2 days. We visited three local Indianapolis schools , where he discussed the importance of improvisation to music...
by Erin Nichols | Sep 3, 2013 | Clinics
When: Tuesday September 17, 2013 Location: Indy Flute Shop 5282 E. 65th Street Indianapolis, IN 46220 Time: 6:30pm Admission: FREE! Presented By: Indy Flute Shop and Brio! Flutes About Greg Pattillo: Greg Pattillo is recognized throughout the world for his...
by Erin Nichols | Aug 20, 2013 | Clinics, Instruments, Masterclasses, Shop information
Greetings from the Indy Flute Shop! We are in full swing of the back-to-school season, and business is booming! We are in the process of giving our website some much needed TLC for our prices, business information, and upcoming events. Check back here frequently, and...
by Erin Nichols | Apr 8, 2011 | Uncategorized
Whether you are a student a couple of years into your study or an adult who wishes for better tone, a step-up flute may be right for you! Step-up flutes may also referred to as intermediate flutes. One advantage to upgrading to a step-up flute would be tone...
by Julia | May 19, 2010 | Clinics, Video, YouTube
Here’s a link to a really cool video I just came across on youtube of Robert Dick and Greg Pattillo improvising. I thought it would be appropriate since we have Eric Lamb’s clinic on extended technique coming up. Check it out!
by Julia | Apr 15, 2010 | Symphony, YouTube
This video from 1949 shows Eugene Ormandy conducting the Philadelphia Orchestra. The flutist playing is William Kincaid, who was my teacher’s teacher. Video here As I was watching the video, it struck me that Ormandy addressed the orchestra, saying...
by Julia | Apr 8, 2010 | Uncategorized
One of our best selling products in the Flute Shop is the Thumbport. This device is meant to help with the balance and stability of the flute and therefore isn’t merely a training device for young students. It has become very popular with amateurs and...
by Julia | Mar 26, 2010 | Uncategorized
When you are looking at buying a new flute, there are a couple of options that can help with the 3rd octave E. The first is the split E mechanism. The split E separates the action of the upper and lower G keys, allowing the lower G key to close when high E is...
