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.
FC Flutist Highlight: Paul Edmund-Davies
July 1st, 2020 Next up in FC's Flutist Highlight series, Paul Edmund-Davies gives us a glimpse into his practicing routines and shares what is on his music stand! Since the...
FC Flutist Highlight: Mark Sparks
Mark Sparks shared with us his newest publication and what the inspiration behind it was! BETTER TOGETHER: MOZART CONCERTOS FOR TWO FLUTES By Mark Sparks We have had time to...
FC Flutist Highlight: Marina Piccinini
May 18th, 2020 Next up in FC's Flutist Highlight series, Marina Piccinini shares what's on her music stand, and how she and her students are staying connected throughout the pandemic. ...
FC Flutist Highlight: Jasmine Choi
Jasmine Choi shared with us what is on her stand, what is in her heart and what we can expect to see from her soon! What has been inspiring Jasmine...
Flutist Highlight: Jasmine Choi
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 of choice! Sip,...
FC Flutist Highlight: Paula Robison
May 13th, 2020 What is Paula Robison playing these days? We wanted to catch up with one of our favorite flutists, and see what is on her stand and on...
Back to School Basics
This is our top pick for your fingers! If you are looking to really keep those fingers in shape, always while keeping the integrity of your sound, you are looking...
9 Unexpected Flute Gems
9 Unexpected Flute Gems Looking to elevate your flute playing? In this guide, we’ll dive into nine must-have flute accessories — the not-so-hidden gems that every flutist should know about....
6 Transcendent Transcriptions
Flute Center's Julian Rose shares masterpieces that sound even better on flute! Listen on Spotify There’s something thrilling about exploring the “greatest music ever written”. Whether that happens together...
Spooky Scores for Spooky Season
10 Program Ideas for Your Halloween Themed Flute Recital Thinking of programming a flute recital during spooky season? Here are some cinematically haunting scores that will be sure to leave...
Our Most Loved Transcriptions
Mendelssohn Concerto in E minor, Op. 64 Originally written for: Violin Arranged for flute by: Jean-Pierre Rampal Mendelssohn's violin concerto pulls us in with its vibrance, lyricism and virtuosity. Your fingers...
Flute Sonata Astrology
The Best Flute/Piano Duo for Your Zodiac Sign We consulted our star chart and came up with the perfect flute/piano duo for each zodiac sign. Read on to find your...
Top 8 Chamber Pieces for Flute and Friends
Top 8 Chamber Pieces for Flute and Friends We're put together our favorite pieces for you to perform with friends! Curious about what they all sound like? Listen to...
5 Essential Warm-Up Exercises for Flutists
A thoughtfully designed warm-up is one of the easiest ways to improve your playing. A well-rounded warm-up addresses each of the following areas of interest: tone, finger dexterity, articulation, intonation,...
Extended Technique: Flute Edition
The flute has evolved into a versatile instrument capable of producing a wide range of sounds and effects. One aspect that contributes to its versatility is the use of extended...
19 Best Flute Concertos (NOT by Mozart)
19 Best Flute Concertos (NOT by Mozart) Listen to the list on Spotify #19 - The Concerto for Flute in G Major, Op. 29 by Carl Philipp Stamitz Perfect for:...
Flute Center's Favorite Pieces
Here are the favorite flute pieces of Flute Center's Resident Flutists!
Top Sheet Music of 2023
As we prepare to say goodbye to 2023, join Flute Center as we review your favorite sheet music scores from the past twelve months! TOP STUDIES 17 Daily...
Back to School: University Edition
Not sure what sheet music you need for the new school year? Check out our second guide to your standard back to school repertoire: University Edition!