- July 11, 2014Building a Program for the NFA Conventionby Alice Dade – Assistant Program Chair 2014 NFA ConventionPhil Dikeman and I became…
- May 2, 2014How to Get Started In the Music Business:I was born in Detroit, Michigan and came from a musical family. My…
- April 4, 2014April 2014Purchasing a Piccoloby Nan Raphaelsolopikolo@aol.comWhile the repertoire for piccolo has increased exponentially in the last few decades so have…
- February 28, 2014March 2014 Having been said to “blow listeners’ minds” and “bring the house down”, Erica Peel and Shivhan Dohse are the…
- December 27, 2013January 2014Flute Choir Fun by Paula BuermeleWe are all familiar with musical ensembles ranging in size from the duet to…
- November 14, 2013A highlight of the convention was our product showcase. Robert Dick presented his Glissando Headjoint along with Flute Specialists President…
- November 14, 2013A Flutist’s Guide to the Fall SeasonJohn McMurtery, D.M.A.Autumn is my favorite time of year. The cooler weather, crunchy leaves,…
- November 14, 2013I met up with flutist Amanda Sparfeld at a local trendy restaurant. While eating deliciously messy burgers, we discussed her…
- January 31, 2012February 2014It’s that exciting time of year again filled with auditions, solo and ensemble presentations and competitions! There are many…
- May 3, 2011Muramatsu Inc. JapanThe Muramatsu flute company has been making professional flutes for nearly a century, and is still family owned.The…