Flute Center Blog

Top 5 Student-Model Flutes

You're just starting out as a flutist, so which flute do you choose? We've compiled our top 5 Student-Model flutes to make your shopping easier!

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,...

What to Expect in Your Trial Shipment

Hip, hip, hooray! You have decided to take instruments out on trial with Flute Center, and are one step closer to finding your perfect instrument! Here is what to expect...

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...

Spring Cleaning - May 2024

Get $50 off COA and COA+ repairs in the month of May! Schedule your repair today either online or call us at (212) 307-9737.

Elevate Your Flute Experience: Must-Have Accessories from Flute Center

When you have an instrument you love, every detail matters. Once you find the perfect flute, it’s time to make sure you have all of the accessories you need. From flute...

Candy Shop for Flutists

Every single Flute Center employee is a flutist, and more than happy to lend an ear, or even play for you. Our goal is to help you find your perfect...

The Perfect Marching Piccolo

How do I choose the perfect marching piccolo? The ideal piccolo to use in marching band must have exceptional tonal clarity and projection and be durable enough to withstand quickly...

Channeling Your Inner Elton John

Featuring Nyenyezi Horns Sir Elton John, with his extravagant costumes, larger-than-life personality, and timeless melodies, has captivated audiences worldwide for decades. But embodying the essence of Elton is more...

7 Favorite Program Ideas

7 Favorite Program Ideas Looking to program your next recital? Here are 7 program ideas for inspiration! A PROGRAM FOR THE EDGY FLUTIST! 1. Cinq Incantations By Andre Jolivet 2. Après un...

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!

Finding the Words: Learning to Sing on the Flute

Finding the Words: Learning to Sing on the Flute By Annie Wu My singular goal that summer was to learn what it meant to “sing on the flute.” Naturally,...

A Visit to Cuba

A Visit to Cuba By Phil Unger Just before the pandemic, Mindy Kaufman (Piccolo for NY Philharmonic), Stephanie Jutt (Flute Professor, University of Wisconsin retired) and I decided to go...

New Year, New Sound

Guest Blog by Alyse Hokamp Website: https://alysehokamp.com/ YouTube: https://youtube.com/@alysehokamp2606?si=0FKsgg7_tlIzuGY2 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alysehokamp/ Facebook: https://facebook.com/alysehokamp After attending Marina Piccinini’s concert in October, I was struck with the thought that some of the...