by Erin Nichols | Apr 25, 2017 | General, Instruments
Recently, I’ve had some questions from customers who have recently bought a brand new flute from the IFS, only to return weeks later with some adjustment issues. This certainly has the potential to be frustrating, but with an understanding about how instruments...
by Erin Nichols | Feb 14, 2017 | General
Well, this isn’t exactly flute related, but it is something that is near and dear to my heart: my high school band director, Mr. Tom Barker, announced his retirement from Lafayette Jefferson High School last week. I’m sure that many of you have a teacher...
by Erin Nichols | Nov 29, 2016 | General
Performance anxiety is one of the most common complaints of musicians, from amateur performers to top professionals. While it is completely normal for a musician to get nervous before a performance, some find that the manifestation of their symptoms is enough to keep...
by Erin Nichols | Sep 27, 2016 | Features, General
I have gotten several questions recently from amateur performers about using a microphone when performing, and that’s a tricky question to answer! Often, a microphone is definitely needed to help amplify an instrument that can be very easily drowned out when...
by Erin Nichols | Jun 7, 2016 | Features, General, Instruments
Many of you know that the Straubinger family is responsible for making some of the very best flutes on the planet. David and Joel Straubinger’s flutes represent the very highest in handcrafted quality, attention to detail, and top-of-the-line materials. Many...
by Erin Nichols | May 24, 2016 | General
This week, I was nominated to participate in the #100daystoNFA challenge. In the 100 days leading up to the annual National Flute Association convention, held this year in sunny San Diego, flute players all over the world are sharing their music with each other and...
