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...
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.
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...
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...
A Flutist’s Guide to Opportunities 2024
Hey Flutists! We’ve handpicked some great opportunities to look forward to in 2024! This post was made in collaboration with For the Lost Creative, a database of opportunities for musicians...
All About Powell Headjoints
Finding the perfect headjoint is such an exciting adventure! In this blog, we discuss all the different types of Powell Headjoints, from their cut, resonance, articulation, and more.
Flutes and Zodiac Signs
In the physical realm, all flutists arrive at a point of their journey where they must pick a flute that resonates with their highest self– the celestial realm where the...
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...
Why Flute Center Is Your Ultimate Destination for Flute Shopping
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...
Chicago Flute Club Repair Discount
The discount applies to repair services for Chicago Flute Club (CFC) members. The discount is valid for repair services in the Flute Center Chicago location only. The discount is 10%...
Journey From New York to Chicago
by Lauren Wuerth, Director of Services My career at Flute Center started over four and a half years ago, but my Flute Center Journey started way before that. (You...
樂事 A brief memoir of performance anxiety
by Joanna Soh January cold desolate; February all dripping wet; March wind ranges; April changes; Birds sing in tune To flowers of May, And sunny June Brings longest day;...
Three Uniques at Flute Center
Have you ever wondered what makes shopping Flute Center so special? We are proud of our Three Uniques to show what Flute Center does that is different than other flute...
Practice Habits in Hardships
I did several competitions and auditions while dealing with cancer. Here are the practice habits I picked up during that time and how they can help other musicians.
Being a Musician Outside of Flute Center
One of Flute Center’s “Three Uniques” is that all employees are flute players! We all have degrees in music, whether it be flute performance, music education, or music business and...
What to Expect from our Chicago Location
Flute Center is proud to open our newest location, Flute Center Chicago. Located in the heart of downtown Chicago and within walking distance of Millennium Park, The Art Institute of Chicago,...