Our Favorite Matching Sets
Every so often, a client comes to us to find not one, but two instruments. Often, it’s a step-up flute and piccolo, usually for a student who is ready to...
Flute Center Blog
From a guide explaining how to consign your flute, to what happens when you send your flute for repairs, The Flute Center's team of Resident Flutists share all about our favorite products, services and experiences! Stay tuned for new articles each month, including articles by special guests and partners.
How to Choose a Flute When Your Budget Is Flexible
One of the most common questions we hear from flutists is: "My budget is flexible. Should I try flutes at different price points, or focus on the highest range I...
5 Iconic American Pieces Every Flutist Should Know
July 4th is the perfect time to celebrate America's rich flute tradition and the extraordinary living women composers who are defining it right now. The flute has always had a...
Why You Should Keep Flute as a Hobby
It’s easy for flute playing to fall off your routine, but research suggests that keeping music in your life can have lasting benefits for your brain, body, and emotional health....
Resident Flutist Picks: Our Favorite American Composers for Flute
In honor of Independence Day, the Resident Flutists at Flute Center share the American composers who mean the most to us and the works we keep coming back to.
What is a Resident Flutist?
At Flute Center, you’ll often hear us use the term “Resident Flutist.” It’s a title that reflects who our team really is: flutists first.
Summer Practice Tips for Flute Players
Summer is the perfect time to explore new music, strengthen your technique, and prepare for the season ahead, all at your own pace. Whether you're practicing on the beach or...
Pride Month at Flute Center
This Pride Month, we proudly stand with our LGBTQ+ friends, colleagues, artists, and customers. At Flute Center, all are welcome, celebrated, and supported, not just in June, but always.
4 Best Piccolo Practice Books for Students and Teachers This Summer
Summer is one of the best times for students to make real progress on piccolo. If you’re putting together summer assignments or looking for materials to keep your piccolo students...
Summer Flute Travel Essentials: What Every Flutist Should Pack
Summer is filled with festivals, lessons, camps, vacations, outdoor performances, and weekend getaways — which means your flute is probably coming along for the ride. From protecting your instrument to...
10 Sheet Music Picks to Keep Your Flute Students Playing All Summer
Summer break is the perfect time for students to keep growing without the pressure of auditions, chair placements, or school concerts. Whether your students are focusing on fundamentals, exploring new...
How Much Does a Flute Cost? A Complete Flute Budget Guide
When searching for a new flute, budget is paramount. Your budget will help determine the quality, brands, precious metal content, and features of your new flute. Resident flutist Alex Xeros...
A Flutist’s Guide to Mancke Piccolo Headjoints
Mancke Piccolo Headjoints have become wildly popular over the last decade. They solved the issue of not being able to try a variety of headjoint cuts and woods on piccolos....
What to Know Before Buying a Flute as a Gift
Shopping for a flute player can feel a little intimidating, especially when it comes to choosing an instrument. Unlike most gifts, a flute is deeply personal. From tone to feel,...
If Flutes Were Fashion
In honor of the 2026 Met Gala—and four years since Lizzo stole the red carpet with her gold flute (aka our “Lizzo Met Gala” moment)—we introduce: If Flutes Were Fashion.
Why Flute Center Is the Best Place to Buy a Flute
When it comes to selecting the perfect flute, we at Flute Center understand that it's more than just a purchase; it's an investment in your musical journey. Your flute isn't...
The Best Flute Accessories Every Flutist Should Own
What does a flutist actually keep in their case? Resident Flutist Alex is sharing the three essentials he never leaves home without - tools that protect his instrument, keep it...
What Makes an FC Favorite?
FC Favorites aren’t chosen lightly. These are the products our team returns to again and again—these are the trial winners, the play-test favorites, and the “works perfectly right out of...
Earth Day Spotlight for Flutists
Earth Day is a reminder that every small decision adds up. For flutists, sustainability can be built into daily habits—through the accessories we use, the instruments we maintain, and even...
The Best Flute Duets for Students and Friends
Playing duets is one of the most fun ways to practice the flute. Not only do you get to make music with someone else, but you also build important skills...