Recently, I published my children’s book (or book for the young at heart) called “Flutie’s Family Reunion”, introducing the reader to some of the many different types of flutes, both concert flutes and world flutes. Writing a book has been quite a rewarding journey! It has made me contemplate how we all come to start…
by Julio BarreraOn Saturday, September 16, 2023, over 250 high school and middle school students from 30 school districts, and their teachers, gathered in the Rio Grande Valley region of South Texas to celebrate the 5th Annual Flute Fiesta at Veterans Memorial Academy in San Benito. The full-day event featured warm-up classes, Dalcroze movement classes,…
Posted: June 30, 2023In: Events Flute Specialists, Inc. is excited to host product specialist Cris Dohler Rodas on Saturday, July 8, 2023! This hands-on presentation will feature all the latest models from Miyazawa and Sankyo, including C flutes and alto flutes, and will include door prizes and giveaways, free repair consultations with Robert Johnson, and private rooms for instrument trials.…
To be oneself authentically can bring about genuine connections, relationships, and ideas that can ultimately lead to monumental change. There is a renaissance happening within the arts field where individuality is once again taking the forefront over conformity. Authenticity is a value shared by many young artists within the queer community, including flutists Jimmy Walter…
Summer for musicians is usually filled with outdoor performances, piccolo solos, and lots of gigs, so we have compiled a list of 15 must-have accessories that are sure to make those events a little easier!Practice Note: The Practice Notebook for MusiciansThe Practice Note by Gina Luciani is the perfect companion for your summer practice sessions.…
Flute Specialists Newsletter1. When did you start sempre|flute?I launched sempre|flute on June 1, 2021. But the idea of sempre|flute had been on my mind for about 2, maybe even 3 years, back when I worked part-time at a local fabric and craft store.2. What made you want to start your own business? Did you always…
