by Erin Nichols | Nov 5, 2020 | Bios, Clinics, Masterclasses, Performers
This Saturday, Ball State University’s flute studio is presenting their annual Flute Day–the virtual edition! All sessions are free, from 9am-4pm, and will be held on Zoom. Registration is open through tomorrow at https://ballstatefluteday.weebly.com/. A...
by Erin Nichols | Oct 27, 2020 | Features, Instrument Care, Instruments, Tips
As the temperature drops in the Midwest and we settle squarely into the colder months of the year, I wanted to take a few minutes to discuss a very important subject: the care required for wooden instruments, specifically piccolos. Wood is much more susceptible to...
by Erin Nichols | Oct 20, 2020 | Bios, Performers, Symphony, Teachers
Indianapolis is chock-full of amazing performing groups, and I wanted to take some time to highlight some of them in the coming months. This week, we’re talking about the Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra, a small chamber group based in the Butler University area,...
by Erin Nichols | Oct 13, 2020 | Features, Instruments, Products
This week, the latest in a series of “Things that Make your Life Easier as a Flute Player:” the D# roller! Traditionally an advanced feature, the D# roller can be found as an option on semi-professional and handmade flutes. If you’ve been playing...
by Erin Nichols | Oct 7, 2020 | Instruments, News, Products, Rebates, Shop information, Step Up To Yamaha
It’s time once again for our annual Step Up to Yamaha promotion, where eligible instruments will earn you a $50 or $100 mail-in rebate when purchased or rented from now until the end of the year. Here is all the information you need to know about this exciting...
by Erin Nichols | Sep 29, 2020 | Instruments, Shop information, Tips
As we all adjust to life in the midst of a global pandemic, there are understandably extra steps we need to take to ensure the health and safety of both us and you. We welcome you or your student to come try instruments at the shop, but we want to make sure your time...
by Erin Nichols | Sep 22, 2020 | Bios, Composers, Performers, Teachers, Video
Continuing with our private teacher spotlight series, this month I’m featuring local performer, teacher, and composer Jenna Page! 1. When did you start playing flute? Did you always know you wanted to play an instrument, and what drew you to the flute?I started...
by Erin Nichols | Sep 17, 2020 | Features, Instruments
When I wrote a blog post about French pointed key arms back in 2015, most step-up brands that I carried in the shop still came with Y-cup arms, which has been the standard for beginner and intermediate flutes for years. Since then, the intermediate flute world has...
by Erin Nichols | Sep 10, 2020 | Interviews, Performers
I’m super late to the podcast game, but during COVID lockdown in March and April, I found myself needing to keep my brain active while I was home with my daughter. I’ve enjoyed subscribing to podcasts related to motherhood, food, lifestyle–and...
by Erin Nichols | Sep 1, 2020 | Instruments, Sale, Uncategorized
The Indy Flute Shop is already proud to offer competitive pricing on all of the instruments that we carry, but every once in a while we like to offer a deal that’s even better than our every day low prices. Right now, we are offering a special closeout deal on...
