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.

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...

The Best of 2023

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 Exercises Taffanel & Gaubert:...

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...