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 to Expect from our Second 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,...

3 Reasons to Love North Bridge Flutes

When it comes to choosing a flute, quality, craftsmanship, and affordability are all crucial factors to consider. North Bridge Flutes, a Boston-based company, has been making waves in the world...

Back to School: University Edition

by: Alyssa Mercedes Mena, Sales Manager 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...

Altus Headjoint Cuts

by Alex Xeros Long before I became a Resident Flutist at Flute Center, before I was in the flute biz at all, I purchased a Miyazawa flute that I still play...

Top 5 Reasons to Tune In to Flute Unscripted

Since its launch in 2018, Flute Unscripted has released over sixty five episodes with a roster of flutists ranging from Rock and Roll band Jethro Tull’s Ian Anderson to “The Man with the Golden...

The Difference Between Open-Hole and Closed-Hole Flutes: Which is Right for You?

When it comes to choosing a flute, one of the first decisions you'll need to make is whether you want an open-hole or closed-hole flute. While both types of flutes...

The Best Flute Solos in Popular Music - Our Top 10

Have you ever wondered what popular songs feature the flute? Look no further! We've created a list of our top 10 favorite pop songs that feature the flute as a...

Full Circle Flute Center Experience

A Full Circle Flute Center Experience by Lauren Wuerth, Director of Services Thirteen years ago, I made a life-changing decision to pursue the flute professionally and give it everything I had...

Expert Flute Repairs

As a flutist, you understand the importance of maintaining your flute in pristine condition to achieve the best possible sound quality. That's where Flute Center steps in with its Expert Flute...

What's in my flute bag?

What’s in my flute bag? by Bianca Morris, Sales Manager Have you ever thought about which items in your flute bag are the most beneficial for your practice? As a...

Trial by Fire: My First Performance With My New Flute

By Caity Massoud, Director of Sales The cuckoo bird had stopped singing and next up was the Volière movement from Saint-Saëns’ Carnival of the Animals. The strings started at the...

Spring Cleaning Your Flute Technique

No mess, no stress: the positive power of spring cleaning. by Alyssa Mercedes Mena, Sales and Sheet Music Manager What is flute “spring cleaning,” anyway? Spring cleaning is a...