Guide to Yamaha Flute Model Numbers

Guide to Yamaha Flute Model Numbers Yamaha Flutes have 3-digit model numbers, where each digit indicates something different about the flute. Read on for a guide to Yamaha Flute Model...

The Flute Family: The Basics

The Flute Family: The BasicsThe flute family is a collection of instruments that range from the tiny, high-pitched piccolo to the deep, resonant contrabass flute. Whether you’re just starting your...

5 Winter Sheet Music Pieces to Warm Your Flute Repertoire

5 Winter Sheet Music Pieces to Warm Your Flute Repertoire Winter is the perfect time to embrace the cozy charm of seasonal music. Whether you're playing solo or with an...

Best of 2024

Best of 2024 - Sheet Music

From beginner books to solos and excerpts, we've compiled our Best Sheet Music of 2024! Read on to discover our top pieces by category and get inspired for 2025.

How to Know It’s Time to Upgrade Your Flute

Are you serious about your flute studies and considering an upgrade? Whether you're aiming to major in music education or performance, preparing for band festival auditions, applying to summer music...

Our Favorite Silver-Headjoint Flutes

Our Favorite Silver-Headjoint Flutes Ready to upgrade to an intermediate flute with a silver headjoint? You've come to the right place! At Flute Center, we've handpicked some of our top...

Top 5 Intermediate “Step Up” Piccolos

If you're an intermediate flutist ready to elevate your playing, upgrading to a wooden piccolo can make a world of difference. The piccolos in this guide, all priced under $3,000,...

Top 10 Books for Beginners

Here are ten of the best-selling books for beginners from the Flute Center’s collection, perfect for anyone starting their flute journey!

How to Take Care of a Wooden Mancke Headjoint

Maintaining your wooden headjoint is crucial for preserving its quality and longevity. Since the headjoint is the part of the flute that collects the most moisture, it requires special attention,...

Top 5 Silver Step Up Flutes

Ready to level up your flute playing? Solid silver step-up flutes are a game changer, giving you richer tone, better projection, and the flexibility to really shine as you grow.

Top Christmas Flute Books: A Flutist’s Guide to the Best-Selling Collections

We at Flute Center always look forward to the holiday season. It’s the perfect time to immerse ourselves in the joy of Christmas music, while also providing opportunities to improve...

What to Look for in a Beginner Flute

What matters most when choosing a beginner flute? There are three main points to consider for your student flute purchase.

The Flutist's Guide to Silver Alloys

The short answer is - no, all silver is not the same! What we call silver or “solid silver” is actually an alloy. The type of silver depends on the...

Top Beginner Flute Reviews

Not sure which beginner flute reviews you can trust? We've worked with content creators to provide reviews of the top beginner flute brands.

Publishing My First Piece

Publishing My First Piece by Alyssa Mena I am so proud to share with you my original suite for alto flute, Hasta La Raiz (Down to the roots) written in...

Brew-tiful Fall-themed Works for Flute and Piano

      Not sure what to play this fall? Spice things up and try one of our favorite fall-themed works for flute and piano, paired with your autumn-spiced drink...

Back to School Essentials: University Edition

Our second edition to your standard back to school repertoire, but this time: University Edition! Check out our first edition here! --- Fingers This must-have edition presents the complete and...

The Most Joyful Flute Music

We all need a lift sometimes, and what better way to brighten your mood then with flute music? Here's a list of our picks for the most joyful flute music....

Top Encore Pieces

Meditation From The Opera 'Thais' (Flute and Piano) By Jules Massenet, Arranged by Paul Taffanel This piece is considered to be one of the world’s greatest encore pieces– and for...