Top 5 Low Flute Accessories You Didn't Know You Needed
Alto and bass flutes come with their own set of challenges. Here are five low flute accessories that make practice, rehearsal, and travel easier.
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.
What Is a Step-Up Flute?
If you've been playing the flute for a while, you may have heard other musicians mention "step-up flutes" and wondered what exactly that means. Let's break it down.
Beginner Flutes vs. Step-Up Flutes: What's the Difference?
If you're buying your first flute, it only makes sense to consider all of your options. Should you go for a beginner flute or a step-up flute? Read on to...
Renting or Buying: Which is Better for Beginner Flutists?
Should you rent or buy your first flute? On the surface, renting looks like the smarter financial move. But here's what we’ve learned after helping thousands of beginner flutists and...
How to Pack Your Flute for Shipping
Nervous about mailing your flute for your upcoming service appointment? Need to ship your return trial? Here is everything you need to know about shipping a flute and ensuring the...
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....
Summer Flute Care: Protecting Your Flute From Heat and Humidity
Summer is hard on flutes in ways many players don't think about. Marching band rehearsals in the heat, humid practice rooms, instruments left in hot cars — all of the...
Christmas in July: Gift Ideas to Grab Now
It's 95 degrees out, school's been over for weeks, and the last thing on your mind is probably candy canes. But Christmas in July is exactly the moment to get...
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...
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...
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.
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...
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...
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,...
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...
Which Jupiter 700 Flute Is Best for Students?
When comparing beginner flutes, small design differences can make a big impact on how a student learns and progresses. The Jupiter models below are all excellent entry-level instruments, but each...